Rail Rolling Stock Maintenance Mechanic
About the job
- A CAP, BEP, or technical baccalaureate in electrotechnics; a Bac Pro in industrial equipment maintenance, maintenance of mechanical systems, electrical and connected environments, motor vehicle maintenance, aeronautics, or agricultural mechanics; or at least three years of maintenance experience without a relevant diploma.
- A foreign diploma requires a comparability certificate obtained through an ENIC-NARIC center.
- Ability to work in an environment requiring compliance with safety rules and use of individual and collective protective equipment.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on railway rolling stock.
- Inspect, adjust, maintain, and/or overhaul train parts and components.
- Work on mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic equipment.
- Document all interventions in writing to maintain the computerized maintenance management system.
- Work independently and as part of a team, and assist technicians during troubleshooting.
- Complete the required recruitment process, including a digital multiple-choice test, practical test, interview, medical examination, and administrative investigation.
About the company
RATP Group is a global public transport company that runs and maintains urban and suburban transit networks. It operates in 15 countries with 100 subsidiaries and 71,000 employees, serving about 12 million passengers daily. Its work spans design, project management, operation, and engineering of trains, metros, trams, and buses, along with ongoing maintenance to keep services running smoothly. The company uses its expertise to deliver reliable, safe, accessible, and well-informed travel experiences, and it pursues continuous service improvement and sustainability, aiming to expand internationally through major projects while meeting new passenger expectations.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1948
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- RATP Group plans 6,600 hires in 2026, including 3,500 in Île-de-France.
- Caen rail starts July 2027, adding nearly 20% of regional TER traffic.
- RATP's new security powers from March 2026 strengthen fare control and incident response.
What critics are saying
- Paris agents faced 1,303 assaults and 3,129 threats in 2025, worsening retention.
- Asheville riders reported 62% on-time performance, driving complaints, fines, and labor lawsuits.
- Competition is eroding moat: ComfortDelGro and others beat RATP Dev in international tenders.
What makes RATP unique
- RATP controls Paris mobility infrastructure, operations, and security across the Île-de-France network.
- RATP Dev wins long-duration tenders, including Caen rail in 2027 and Copenhagen Metro.
- RATP pilots autonomous buses on Paris line 393, gaining regulatory approval for France-wide testing.
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