Engineering Trainer Assessors (3261)

Are you an experiencedrail engineer ready to take the next step in your career?
Join Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) and help shape the next generation of rail engineers by delivering industry-leading training and assessment across our Fleet Engineering teams.

As an Engineering Trainer Assessor, you'll use your expertise in Traction & Rolling Stock (T&RS) to support, train, and develop our engineering teams - ensuring they have the skills, confidence, and competence to keep our trains safe, reliable, and efficient.

What you'll be doing

• Deliver high-quality technical and safety training to Fleet maintenance staff
• Support competence assessments and ensure engineering standards are met
• Develop and update training materials within agreed timescales
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects and fleet modifications
• Help enhance technical capability, reducing failures and improving reliability

What we're looking for

• Minimum 3 years' experience working with Traction & Rolling Stock
• Strong fault-finding and technical problem-solving skills
• Excellent understanding of rail safety and maintenance practices
• Great communication and organisational skills
• Confident using IT (Microsoft Word, Excel, and analytical tools)
• Trainer Techniques (C&G 7331) or A1 Assessor qualification - or willingness to achieve these within 6-12 months

Benefits

• A supportive environment that invests in your professional growth
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Free and discounted rail travel for you and your family
• Final salary pension scheme
• Access to our StarHub platform with discounts at major retailers

If you're passionate about engineering excellence and want to help others succeed, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us build the future of rail engineering.

"I work as part of the Fleet Infrastructure team, which means ensuring our 18 Engineering locations operate safely and efficiently. We oversee all building and track maintenance works as well as various minor and major projects across the network."

"I started in a small ticket office back in 1996 and have continued to work my way up ever since. A previous manager told me about a job he'd seen advertised for a trainer. 'd never considered a job in HR or mentoring before then, but he said I'd be perfect for it and I haven't looked back since!"

Zoey Hudson
Head of Talent, Diversity and Inclusion

"Since April, I've helped to support our Kickstart Scheme. It's been a really rewarding process to be part of because I know first-hand how tough it can be to find work once you're out of it."

"I love the freedom that comes with being a train driver. Obviously, there are rules and regulations to follow as well as duties and commitments to carry out, but in a way, you're sort of your own boss, which is nice."

"I'm a Thameslink passenger host and team leader based at Luton station and I'm currently doing a Level 3 Supervisor apprenticeship so that I can improve my skills even further. I was hesitant to do the apprenticeship at first because of my age - I left school over 60 years ago without any qualifications! It's been hard to get back into the routine of learning again."

"It was my brother's suggestion to join the railway. He was already working in the industry and knew I had some university bills to pay off so told me to give it a go, get out of debt and see what I wanted to do next. After a while, it just felt like actually - this is exactly where I'm meant to be. I'm part of a great team and the on-board department as a whole are brilliant to work with. I feel at home here."

Tonderai Matizha-Johnson
Area Operations Manager

"When I saw that GTR was advertising places for its apprenticeship scheme I looked into it straight away because I thought it was a great opportunity to learn whilst getting real life experience in a 9-5 job. I applied for a level three business administration apprenticeship and was thrilled to find out I had a place on the course! I was so excited that I didn't even mind it was based 250 miles away from where I lived."

"Working for GTR is very rewarding and fulfilling. You really feel like you're making a difference to customers, no matter what role you're in as at the end of the day they're the heart of our business. I've had lots of opportunities to explore other aspects of the business including supporting our station staff and gaining my Train Dispatch Licence which has been enriching for my experience here."

"If you've always had an interest in rail, or maybe you're just curious to find out what working in the railway might look like, GTR is the operator to go for. Not many companies do an official work experience program and this unique opportunity will give you a good grounding with varied activities to help you find the best place in the railway for you. It certainly did it for me."