Together, we move what matters
We are at the start of something powerful. Heavy Haul Rail was created with a simple but transformative belief: the UK deserves a smarter, cleaner, more resilient freight future. And we have the opportunity to build it.
Every role in this business carries purpose. Whether you work in operational delivery, driving trains, engineering, or business support, the work you do contributes directly to reducing emissions, easing road congestion, strengthening supply chains and powering British industry. This is meaningful work, with real impact.
Who we are
Previously operating as Freightliner’s Heavy Haul business, we are now an independent company following CMA CGM Group’s acquisition of Freightliner UK’s Intermodal Logistics business in January 2026.
Heavy Haul Rail is the UK’s next-generation rail freight partner built for a sector ready to evolve. We believe it’s time to move differently. Congested roads, rising emissions, fragile supply chains. These aren’t just logistical challenges; they’re environmental and economic wake-up calls. We’re here to lead the modal shift, helping businesses transition from road to rail with confidence, clarity, and measurable impact.
We move 17 million tonnes of freight a year for customers in the industrial, energy and construction markets. The company operates 95 locomotives and over 1000 wagons. Heavy Haul Rail’s team of 950 supports customer deliveries to over 100 locations across the UK, running 250 trains per week.
Heavy Haul Rail also supports the renewal and maintenance of the rail infrastructure and supports passenger train operators and rolling stock companies, including the provision of drivers and route conducting services.
But none of this happens without us, its people.
Mobile Wagon Fitter
Leeds
Heavy Haul Rail is currently looking to expand its mobile team based out of Hunslet, Leeds as part of the North Business Unit and is recruiting for a Wagon Fitter to join our team. The successful applicant will be responsible for wagon maintenance, repairs and inspections as part of a Mon-Fri team.
Responsibilities whilst working in the role will include:
Adhering to health & safety and local safety policy requirements, and other safety and technical standards
Ensuring Heavy Haul Rail company engineering standards and procedures are understood, applied and followed.
Maintaining, servicing, and repairing wagons in accordance with approved maintenance plans
Ensuring all relevant records for examinations and repairs is correctly completed to company standards through our electronic Asset Management System
Maintaining high standards of housekeeping whilst having an ability to identify and reduce hazards to ensure a clean and safe environment is maintained whilst carrying out your duties.
Being a good communicator.
Requirements:
Commitment to adopting safe working practices
A willingness to be flexible as this role may require some working away from your home location
An underpinning knowledge and an ability to understand mechanical and pneumatic systems.
An appreciation of mechanical maintenance activities and a willingness to learn.
A background knowledge and experience of rolling stock maintenance would be advantageous
Preferably apprentice trained or equivalent and have experience in mechanical maintenance practices
A UK driving licence.
The successful applicant should be safety conscious and motivated to work safely to tight deadlines, a fully versatile team member who has a flexible approach to working hours.
Please note this post is subject to standard pre-employment checks including employment references, medical & D&A screening and successful DBS background checks.
Why Join Us?
Here, you’re not one small part of a big machine. You’re a key contributor with national significance and real-world impact. We want our colleagues to feel proud of the work they do, connected to our mission and empowered to shape the future of this business. As part of Heavy Haul…