Diesel Locomotive Production Support Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail freight operator in Leeds is seeking a Diesel Locomotive Production Support Engineer. This pivotal role involves driving efficiency and reliability across a large diesel locomotive fleet. Candidates should have a minimum of HNC in electrical or mechanical engineering and at least 5 years of experience in Traction & Rolling Stock. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £56,000 and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Traction & Rolling Stock.
• Experience in improving diesel locomotive maintenance and performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead improvements in diesel locomotive maintenance.
• Monitor and analyse fleet reliability and safety metrics.
• Develop and implement engineering changes.

Skills

Technical data review

Problem-solving

Communication

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

HNC (or equivalent) in electrical or mechanical engineering

Degree in engineering (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

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.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide technical support and lead improvements in diesel locomotive maintenance and performance
2. Monitor and analyse fleet reliability, safety, and cost metrics
3. Develop and implement engineering changes and fleet modifications
4. Create and maintain asset management and maintenance plans
5. 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.

Our businesses include:

• Ford & Stanley TalentWise – specialising in blue-collar trade & technical services – permanent and temporary
• Ford & Stanley Recruitment – specialising in white-collar roles across various functions
• Ford & Stanley Executive Search – focusing on executive-level placements globally
• Ford & Stanley Genius Performance – coaching, training, and performance acceleration

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer committed to equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We review all recruitment aspects to avoid discrimination and treat everyone equally regardless of sex, gender reassignment, marital status, disability, age, ethnicity, religion, or political beliefs.