Location: Burton-on-Trent
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Hours of Work:
Monday to Thursday: 7:00am – 4:00pm
Friday: 7:00am – 1:00pm
About the Role
We are currently recruiting Engine Builders to support rail industry operations based in Burton-on-Trent. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a high-quality engineering environment, carrying out the strip-down, rebuild and assembly of rail engine components, while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.
You will join a supportive and skilled engineering team, committed to excellence, continuous improvement, and safe working practices within the rail sector.
Key Responsibilities
As an Engine Builder, your duties will include:
Stripping and rebuilding mechanical engine components in line with work instructions
Working accurately to OEM manuals and technical documentation
Reading and interpreting assembly specifications to plan and complete build activities
Verifying part conformity against stock lists using measuring equipment such as callipers, gauges, and micrometres
Accurately completing all required documentation to company standards
Liaising with other departments to ensure efficient task completion
Working to strict deadlines and production schedules
Disposing of waste materials correctly and responsibly
Reporting failures, faults, near misses, hazards, accidents, or incidents within the same shift
Ensuring full compliance with Company and statutory Quality, Health & Safety, Environmental, and HR policies
Promoting a strong health and safety culture, taking responsibility for your own safety and that of others
Health & Safety Responsibilities
Comply with all health and safety obligations
Follow company policies and procedures at all times
Promptly report safety concerns, hazards, accidents, or incidents to enable investigation and prevent recurrence
Person Specification
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment with short lead times
Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work independently when required
Excellent planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail with a strong commitment to quality standards
Flexibility to take on additional, reasonable responsibilities within their skillset
Qualifications & Experience
Relevant experience within the rail, automotive, or similar engineering industry
Proven experience in mechanical assembly, engine building, or related engineering disciplines
Interested?
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About Ford & Stanley Group
Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are specialists in people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through delivering outstanding recruitment, leadership development, and occupational mental fitness services.
We support organisations in their most challenging business areas — recruiting, developing, and retaining exceptional talent from shop floor to boardroom.
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Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to equal opportunities for all. We actively promote inclusion and fairness and will not discriminate based on sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, belief, or political beliefs.
Services advertised by Ford & Stanley are those of an employment consultancy business
Salary description
£23.18 - £24.82 per hour