6 Train Drivers jobs in the United Kingdom

Diesel Locomotive Production Support Engineer

Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber £50000 - £56000 Annually Ford & Stanley Recruitment

Posted 10 days ago

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Diesel Locomotive Production Support Engineer | Leeds | up to £56,000 | Permanent

The Opportunity

Join a nationally recognised rail freight operator in a pivotal engineering role focused on driving efficiency, reliability, and continual improvement across a large diesel locomotive fleet. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer to step into a role with real influence and visibility, where your technical expertise will directly impact fleet performance. With a strong culture of internal promotion and professional development, this role offers clear pathways for career progression within a supportive and award-winning organisation.

Some of the Key Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support and lead improvements in diesel locomotive maintenance and performance
  • Monitor and analyse fleet reliability, safety, and cost metrics
  • Develop and implement engineering changes and fleet modifications
  • Create and maintain asset management and maintenance plans
  • Support incident response and provide on-call technical advice

The Candidate

You’ll hold a minimum HNC (or equivalent) in electrical or mechanical engineering, with at least 5 years of experience in Traction & Rolling Stock. A degree in engineering is preferred but not essential. The ideal candidate will be confident in reviewing technical data, identifying patterns and trends, and translating insights into practical engineering solutions. Strong communication skills are essential, as you’ll be working collaboratively with colleagues across engineering, operations, and fleet management. A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and a passion for continuous improvement will be key to success in this role.

Location

Leeds

Salary

Up to £56,000

About Ford & Stanley Group

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas – recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.

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  2. Ford & Stanley Recruitment  – Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract.
  3. Ford & Stanley Executive Search –  Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe.
  4. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance –  Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way.

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.

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Diesel Locomotive Production Support Engineer

LS1 Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber Ford & Stanley Recruitment

Posted 13 days ago

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Diesel Locomotive Production Support Engineer | Leeds | up to £56,000 | Permanent

The Opportunity

Join a nationally recognised rail freight operator in a pivotal engineering role focused on driving efficiency, reliability, and continual improvement across a large diesel locomotive fleet. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer to step into a role with real influence and visibility, where your technical expertise will directly impact fleet performance. With a strong culture of internal promotion and professional development, this role offers clear pathways for career progression within a supportive and award-winning organisation.

Some of the Key Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support and lead improvements in diesel locomotive maintenance and performance
  • Monitor and analyse fleet reliability, safety, and cost metrics
  • Develop and implement engineering changes and fleet modifications
  • Create and maintain asset management and maintenance plans
  • Support incident response and provide on-call technical advice

The Candidate

You’ll hold a minimum HNC (or equivalent) in electrical or mechanical engineering, with at least 5 years of experience in Traction & Rolling Stock. A degree in engineering is preferred but not essential. The ideal candidate will be confident in reviewing technical data, identifying patterns and trends, and translating insights into practical engineering solutions. Strong communication skills are essential, as you’ll be working collaboratively with colleagues across engineering, operations, and fleet management. A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and a passion for continuous improvement will be key to success in this role.

Location

Leeds

Salary

Up to £56,000

About Ford & Stanley Group

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas – recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.

  1. Ford & Stanley TalentWise  – Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services – permanent and temporary.
  2. Ford & Stanley Recruitment  – Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract.
  3. Ford & Stanley Executive Search –  Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe.
  4. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance –  Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way.

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.

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Field Service Engineer (Diesel Locomotive Engines)

Derbyshire, East Midlands £40000 - £45000 Annually Shorterm Group

Posted 10 days ago

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Field Service Engineer (Diesel Locomotive Engines)
Location: Derby, Crewe & Surrounding Areas (Field-Based)
Contract Type: Permanent role.
Hours: 45 hours per week + overtime + on call pay.
Salary: 41,760 per annum (based on 45 hours/week)
Rate: Company van + expenses + on-call allowance

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Field-Based Product Support Engineer to work across Derby and the surrounding region, supporting the maintenance and service of diesel engines used in locomotives. This is a hands-on, field service position working with a range of diesel units.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established engineering business on a long-term contract with the potential for a permanent role.

Key Responsibilities:

Service & Delivery.
Carry out planned modification programmes and reactive maintenance on diesel engines.
Prepare jobs in advance (tools, parts, documentation) and liaise directly with the customer.
Operate independently in the field, delivering safe, high-quality work on customer sites.
Record all work completed accurately and in line with internal procedures.
Customer Focus.
Act as the first point of contact on site, resolving minor customer issues and escalating where needed.
Maintain professional relationships and uphold Wabtec's reputation as a trusted industry partner.
Identify opportunities for additional work or service improvement and report to management.

Role Details & Benefits:

Field-based role across Derby and nearby sites - travel required between locations.
Company van provided for work use, including fuel and expenses.
45 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Overtime available at flat rate.

On-call rota every other weekend:

73 per on-call day (paid regardless of call-out)
Hourly rate paid on top if called out
Permanent role

Ideal Candidate:
.
Experience working on diesel engines, ideally within rail or heavy plant
Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
Confident working independently in a field-based role.
Good communication and problem-solving abilities.
Ideally NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a mechanical discipline.
Full UK driving licence (essential).

Ready to Apply?

If you're a skilled engineer looking for a long-term field service role with stability, variety, and the chance to work on major rolling stock, we want to hear from you.
This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.

Field Service Engineer (Diesel Locomotive Engines)

Cheshire, North West £40000 - £45000 Annually Shorterm Group

Posted 10 days ago

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Job Description

permanent
Field Service Engineer (Diesel Locomotive Engines)
Location: Derby, Crewe & Surrounding Areas (Field-Based)
Contract Type: Permanent role.
Hours: 45 hours per week + overtime + on call pay.
Salary: 41,760 per annum (based on 45 hours/week)
Rate: Company van + expenses + on-call allowance

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Field-Based Product Support Engineer to work across Derby and the surrounding region, supporting the maintenance and service of diesel engines used in locomotives. This is a hands-on, field service position working with a range of diesel units.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established engineering business on a long-term contract with the potential for a permanent role.

Key Responsibilities:

Service & Delivery.
Carry out planned modification programmes and reactive maintenance on diesel engines.
Prepare jobs in advance (tools, parts, documentation) and liaise directly with the customer.
Operate independently in the field, delivering safe, high-quality work on customer sites.
Record all work completed accurately and in line with internal procedures.
Customer Focus.
Act as the first point of contact on site, resolving minor customer issues and escalating where needed.
Maintain professional relationships and uphold Wabtec's reputation as a trusted industry partner.
Identify opportunities for additional work or service improvement and report to management.

Role Details & Benefits:

Field-based role across Derby and nearby sites - travel required between locations.
Company van provided for work use, including fuel and expenses.
45 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Overtime available at flat rate.

On-call rota every other weekend:

73 per on-call day (paid regardless of call-out)
Hourly rate paid on top if called out
Permanent role

Ideal Candidate:
.
Experience working on diesel engines, ideally within rail or heavy plant
Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
Confident working independently in a field-based role.
Good communication and problem-solving abilities.
Ideally NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a mechanical discipline.
Full UK driving licence (essential).

Ready to Apply?

If you're a skilled engineer looking for a long-term field service role with stability, variety, and the chance to work on major rolling stock, we want to hear from you.
This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.

Field Service Engineer (Diesel Locomotive Engines)

CW1 Sydney, North West Shorterm Group

Posted 13 days ago

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Job Description

full time
Field Service Engineer (Diesel Locomotive Engines)
Location: Derby, Crewe & Surrounding Areas (Field-Based)
Contract Type: Permanent role.
Hours: 45 hours per week + overtime + on call pay.
Salary: 41,760 per annum (based on 45 hours/week)
Rate: Company van + expenses + on-call allowance

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Field-Based Product Support Engineer to work across Derby and the surrounding region, supporting the maintenance and service of diesel engines used in locomotives. This is a hands-on, field service position working with a range of diesel units.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established engineering business on a long-term contract with the potential for a permanent role.

Key Responsibilities:

Service & Delivery.
Carry out planned modification programmes and reactive maintenance on diesel engines.
Prepare jobs in advance (tools, parts, documentation) and liaise directly with the customer.
Operate independently in the field, delivering safe, high-quality work on customer sites.
Record all work completed accurately and in line with internal procedures.
Customer Focus.
Act as the first point of contact on site, resolving minor customer issues and escalating where needed.
Maintain professional relationships and uphold Wabtec's reputation as a trusted industry partner.
Identify opportunities for additional work or service improvement and report to management.

Role Details & Benefits:

Field-based role across Derby and nearby sites - travel required between locations.
Company van provided for work use, including fuel and expenses.
45 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Overtime available at flat rate.

On-call rota every other weekend:

73 per on-call day (paid regardless of call-out)
Hourly rate paid on top if called out
Permanent role

Ideal Candidate:
.
Experience working on diesel engines, ideally within rail or heavy plant
Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
Confident working independently in a field-based role.
Good communication and problem-solving abilities.
Ideally NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a mechanical discipline.
Full UK driving licence (essential).

Ready to Apply?

If you're a skilled engineer looking for a long-term field service role with stability, variety, and the chance to work on major rolling stock, we want to hear from you.
This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.

Field Service Engineer (Diesel Locomotive Engines)

DE1 Derby, East Midlands Shorterm Group

Posted 13 days ago

Job Viewed

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Job Description

full time
Field Service Engineer (Diesel Locomotive Engines)
Location: Derby, Crewe & Surrounding Areas (Field-Based)
Contract Type: Permanent role.
Hours: 45 hours per week + overtime + on call pay.
Salary: 41,760 per annum (based on 45 hours/week)
Rate: Company van + expenses + on-call allowance

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Field-Based Product Support Engineer to work across Derby and the surrounding region, supporting the maintenance and service of diesel engines used in locomotives. This is a hands-on, field service position working with a range of diesel units.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established engineering business on a long-term contract with the potential for a permanent role.

Key Responsibilities:

Service & Delivery.
Carry out planned modification programmes and reactive maintenance on diesel engines.
Prepare jobs in advance (tools, parts, documentation) and liaise directly with the customer.
Operate independently in the field, delivering safe, high-quality work on customer sites.
Record all work completed accurately and in line with internal procedures.
Customer Focus.
Act as the first point of contact on site, resolving minor customer issues and escalating where needed.
Maintain professional relationships and uphold Wabtec's reputation as a trusted industry partner.
Identify opportunities for additional work or service improvement and report to management.

Role Details & Benefits:

Field-based role across Derby and nearby sites - travel required between locations.
Company van provided for work use, including fuel and expenses.
45 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Overtime available at flat rate.

On-call rota every other weekend:

73 per on-call day (paid regardless of call-out)
Hourly rate paid on top if called out
Permanent role

Ideal Candidate:
.
Experience working on diesel engines, ideally within rail or heavy plant
Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
Confident working independently in a field-based role.
Good communication and problem-solving abilities.
Ideally NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a mechanical discipline.
Full UK driving licence (essential).

Ready to Apply?

If you're a skilled engineer looking for a long-term field service role with stability, variety, and the chance to work on major rolling stock, we want to hear from you.
This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.
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