Fuel Point Attendant (Development Role)

Location: Eastleigh Depot
Salary: £24,479 rising to £25,927 upon completion of training
Permanent | 35 hours (average) | Nights | 4 on / 4 off

Are you looking to begin or grow your career in the rail industry?
We’re recruiting for a Fuel Point Attendant (FPA) at our Eastleigh Depot — a development role with a structured pathway leading to full qualification as a Service Assistant

This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional Light Maintenance team, gain valuable rail skills, and progress through a clear, supported training programme.

About the Role

As a Fuel Point Attendant, you will carry out essential overnight servicing activities to ensure trains are safe, replenished, and ready for service.
Through a detailed multi‑stage training programme, you will develop the competency needed to progress into the Service Assistant role, achieving the higher salary upon completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Fuelling traction units

• Filling toilet water tanks and emptying effluent tanks

• Filling wholesome water tanks

• Replenishing coolants, oils, sanding systems and screenwash

• Supporting efficient movement and throughput of vehicles within the depot

• Completing all required documentation accurately

• Carrying out maintenance tasks to set instructions

• Operating depot plant and equipment once trained

• Assisting Maintenance and Train Presentation teams when required

• Maintaining tools, equipment and ensuring excellent housekeeping standards

• Participating in safety briefings, safety tours and compliance activities

• Providing cover for Operations Controller duties as training progresses

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Good standard of education

• IT literate

• Strong communication skills

• Ability to work independently and within a team

• Problem‑solving ability

• Understanding of health, safety and environmental standards

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Engineering or BTEC / City & Guilds equivalent

• Experience within a depot, engineering, or rail environment

• Knowledge of mechanical or engineering principles

Training & Progression

You will complete a structured, multi‑stage development programme, covering:

• Equality & Diversity, Fire Safety, Manual Handling, COSHH, Working at Heights, Waste Management

• Depot Safety, Personal Track Safety (PTS), Spill Training

• Technical modules (torque tightening, axle bearings, unit‑specific competencies)

• Development hours in Driver Operations and Shunting

• First aid, defibrillator usage, ergonomics and PPE awareness

Once all required competencies and assessments are successfully completed, you will progress to Service Assistant with a salary of £25,927

Additional Information

• Safety Critical role (Drug & Alcohol testing applies)

• PTS required (training provided)

• Night shift pattern: 20:00–06:30, 4 on / 4 off

Interested?

If you're proactive, safety‑minded and ready for a hands‑on role with real development opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.