Engine Builder

Engine Builder – Rail Industry 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? If you are interested in this opportunity, click to apply. 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. Our brands include: Ford & Stanley TalentWise – Specialists in blue-collar trade and technical services (permanent and temporary) Ford & Stanley Recruitment – White-collar recruitment across all business functions, with specialist verticals including Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics Ford & Stanley Executive Search – Executive Search and Interim Solutions across the UK, North America, Middle East, and Europe Ford & Stanley Genius Performance – Accelerating performance through coaching, training, and focused development 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