Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers Pay Data UK — 2025

Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers roles in the UK earn a median of £58,964 per year, equivalent to £29.57 per hour as of 2025. This represents a 8.9% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £36,503 to £83,298 per year.

How Pay Varies Across the UK

Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers roles. The dashed line marks the national median.

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About Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers

Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers erect, fit, assemble and repair rolling stock parts and sub-assemblies, and test and adjust new engines for trains.

Typical Tasks and Duties

• examines drawings and specifications to determine appropriate methods and sequence of operations
• fits and assembles parts and/or metal sub-assemblies to make train engines
• examines rolling stock for defects, removes, replaces and repairs faulty parts
• inspects and tests new and repaired machinery for conformity with standards and specifications
• oils and greases train engines
• maintains record of repairs and maintenance carried out

Entry Routes and Qualifications

Entrants usually possess GCSEs/S grades or a BTEC/SQA award. Apprenticeships at level 3 and other vocational qualifications at level 2 and 3 are available.

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Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.