Depot Assistant – Infrastructure

🚆 Kickstart Your Career in the Railway Industry!

Position: Depot Assistant – Infrastructure Team
Location: Bedford Caudwell Depot

Are you ready to get hands-on and build a rewarding career in the railway sector?
We’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Depot Assistant to join our Infrastructure team at Bedford Caudwell Depot. This is a fantastic entry-level opportunity for someone eager to develop practical engineering and maintenance skills within a dynamic and supportive environment.

🔧 About the Role

As a Depot Assistant, you’ll play a key part in keeping our depots running safely and efficiently. Working alongside experienced Service Engineers, you’ll help carry out routine checks, repairs, and maintenance on assets, equipment, and building systems.

You’ll gain valuable hands-on experience across a wide range of disciplines, including:

• Mechanical & Electrical systems
• Buildings & Fabric maintenance
• Drainage and Plumbing
• Carpentry and Specialist Equipment servicing

You’ll also support the wider London Region team, which covers five Railway Engineering Depots, collaborating with multiskilled engineers, team leaders, and contractors to maintain high standards across all our facilities.

🌟 What You’ll Be Doing

• Assisting engineers with maintenance and repair tasks
• Carrying out inspections and updating records using our CAFM system (Asset Pro)
• Responding to maintenance requests and ensuring work is completed efficiently
• Supporting both planned and reactive maintenance activities
• Developing your technical knowledge through on-the-job learning and training

🧰 What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who’s practical, proactive, and eager to learn. Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Experience in an Engineering or Facilities Maintenance environment (transferable skills welcome)
• Physical fitness and ability to pass an engineering medical
• Willingness to complete PTS and Designated Person (Track) training
• A full UK driving licence
• Good problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills
• A passion for teamwork and continuous learning

If you’ve completed an apprenticeship or have equivalent technical training, that’s a bonus — but it’s not essential. What matters most is your enthusiasm and commitment to developing your career with us.

🚀 Why Join Us?

• Hands-on experience in a safety-critical engineering environment
• Continuous professional development and on-the-job training
• Work as part of a supportive and experienced infrastructure team
• Opportunity to grow within the railway industry

Ready to take your first step into the world of rail engineering?
Apply today and become part of the team keeping our depots moving!