Rail Engineering Supervisor

CV Bay Ltd; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail engineering company is seeking a Rail Engineering Supervisor to manage locomotive maintenance operations in Chesterfield and Worksop. This permanent, depot-based role offers a salary of up to GBP60,000 per annum, with fixed weekday hours and strong career progression potential within a historic railway environment. Ideal candidates should have supervisory experience and a strong background in locomotive maintenance, including knowledge of various classes of locomotives.

Benefits

36 days of annual leave

Pension plan

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong background in locomotive maintenance, preferably with Class 37, 08, 20, or industrial stock.
• Supervisory or team lead experience within a depot or rail engineering environment.
• Knowledge of diesel traction, mechanical systems, fault diagnostics, and exam schedules.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day engineering operations across both depots.
• Lead and develop a team of technicians, supporting training and performance.
• Ensure all engineering works are delivered to safety, quality, and compliance standards.

Skills

Locomotive maintenance

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Health & safety compliance

Job description

Rail Engineering Supervisor
Depot-Based (Locomotive Maintenance)

• Location: Chesterfield
  Salary: GBP60,000 per annum
  Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM 3:00 PM
• Holidays: 36 days of annual leave
• Pension plan

Lead a Skilled Rail Engineering Team Across Two Depots
We're seeking an experienced Rail Engineering Supervisor to lead a team of skilled technicians across our two key depot sites: Worksop and Chesterfield.
In this vital role, you ll be responsible for overseeing the maintenance, servicing, overhauls, fault diagnostics, and modifications of a diverse and operationally critical fleet of locomotives, ranging from heritage traction to modern industrial stock.

This is a permanent, depot-based role (no UK-wide travel) offering strong progression potential within a respected rail engineering environment.

The Fleet You'll Oversee Includes:

• Class 37 Heavy overhauls, mainline-compatible
• Class 20 Modified for specialist operations
• Class 08 Shunting fleet, including remote-controlled units
• Modern industrial locomotives Used in freight, depot support, and infrastructure projects

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day engineering operations across both depots
• Lead and develop a team of technicians, supporting training and performance
• Oversee and coordinate all scheduled maintenance, exams, overhauls, fault finding, and component upgrades
• Ensure all engineering works are delivered to safety, quality, and compliance standards
• Allocate workloads, monitor progress, and support depot planning and workflow
• Collaborate with fleet and planning teams to minimise downtime and improve reliability
• Drive continuous improvement across engineering operations

What You ll Need

• Strong background in locomotive maintenance, preferably with Class 37, 08, 20, or industrial stock
• Supervisory or team lead experience within a depot or rail engineering environment
• Knowledge of diesel traction, mechanical systems, fault diagnostics, and exam schedules
• Competency in health & safety compliance and depot operating standards
• Strong communication and people-management skills
• A flexible, hands-on leadership style

What s On Offer

• Up to GBP60,000 salary, depending on experience
• Fixed weekday hours (Mon Fri, 7 am 3 pm)
• Depot-based role (Worksop & Chesterfield)
• Involvement in one of the UK's most diverse and historic freight fleets
• Career development and promotion opportunities

Location Info
You will divide your time across two key engineering hubs:

• Worksop Nottinghamshire
• Chesterfield (North Derbyshire)
  Ideal for candidates living in Chesterfield, Worksop, Mansfield, Sheffield, Rotherham, Retford, or surrounding areas.

Apply Now
If you re a hands-on rail supervisor ready to lead a high-performing depot team working on some of the UK s most iconic locomotives, we d love to hear from you.
For more information or to apply, please send your CV through the link or contact Sam at CV Bay's East Midlands office.