Rail Coach Builder - Overhaul & Repair Specialist

Ford-; West of England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Rail engineering environment

Long-term fixed-term contract

Job summary

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd in Bristol is recruiting a Coach Builder to help strip down and rebuild rail vehicles, perform overhaul work, and ensure compliance with engineering standards and safety requirements.

The successful candidate will support reliability and availability targets while contributing to safety, quality, and efficiency improvements across a busy rail maintenance operation. This is a 18-month, full-time contract with 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in rail vehicle heavy maintenance environments or coach building environments carrying out strip downs and rebuilds of vehicles.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical information.
• Good understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and overhaul activities on rail vehicles
• Complete work as allocated by the Team Leader or Heavy Maintenance Manager
• Operate and move rail vehicles within depot operating limits where authorized
• Adhere to all safety procedures, VMIs, local instructions, and relevant operational documentation
• Ensure worksheets and maintenance documentation are completed accurately and signed off promptly
• Follow all quality, environmental, and engineering procedures at all times
• Maintain high housekeeping and cleanliness standards across the depot
• Use PPE in accordance with company standards and local instructions
• Assist in achieving rolling stock availability and reliability targets

Skills

Rail vehicle maintenance

Interpret engineering drawings

Mechanical and electrical principles

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (Rail Traction & Rolling Stock preferred)

Job description

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd in Bristol is recruiting a Coach Builder to help strip down and rebuild rail vehicles, perform overhaul work, and ensure compliance with engineering standards and safety requirements.

The successful candidate will support reliability and availability targets while contributing to safety, quality, and efficiency improvements across a busy rail maintenance operation. This is a 18-month, full-time contract with 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday.