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Permanent

Rolling Stock Engineer

Wallace Hind Selection LTD
Northampton
money-bag £40000 - £60000/annum Performance Related Bonuses
Posted: 25 June 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 25 July 2026
Ref: 225291016

Are you a Rolling Stock Engineer working on HST and locomotives across multiple locations and countries? We are specialists in the procurement, engineering, refurbishment, export and commissioning of locomotives and rolling stock around the world. From our base in the UK, we support railway operators across multiple continents, helping to give locomotives and passenger trains a second life through engineering excellence, innovation and hands-on expertise.
 
BASIC SALARY: Up to £60,000 dependant on experience
 
LOCATION: Dereham, Norfolk
 
COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Kettering, Corby, Northampton, Wellingborough, Wisbech, March, Cambridge, Ely, Thetford, Peterborough, Huntingdon, Lowestoft, Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds, Great Yarmouth, Kings Lynn, Newmarket,
 
WHY JOIN US?
· Performance-related bonuses
· All expenses covered
· Flexible employment options (employee or contractor)
· Opportunities for project-based assignments
· UK and international travel
· The chance to work with iconic railway vehicles and support railway operations around the world
 
JOB DESCRIPTION: Rolling Stock Engineer - Trains, Rail
 
Working closely with our Head of Engineering, as a Rolling Stock Engineer you''ll play a key role in the inspection, maintenance, repair and preparation of locomotives and rolling stock for both UK and overseas operations.
 
This isn''t your typical depot-based engineering role. One week you could be working on our fleet in Norfolk; the next, supporting a client overseas as they introduce newly commissioned rolling stock into service. If you enjoy variety, responsibility and seeing the real-world impact of your work, we''d love to hear from you.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Rolling Stock Engineer - Trains, Rail
 
· Inspecting, maintaining and repairing locomotives and rolling stock
· Preparing vehicles for export to international customers
· Supporting overseas commissioning projects
· Working alongside client driver and maintenance teams
· Providing technical expertise across a range of rolling stock projects
· Assisting with the continued development of ROMIC''s engineering capability
 
PERSON SPECIFICATION: Rolling Stock Engineer - Trains, Rail#
 
To be successful in your application, ideally you will have:
· Proven experience with Class 43 HST power cars
· Strong knowledge of Mk3 coaching stock
· A practical, hands-on engineering background
· Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally
 
THE COMPANY:
 
We are a family-run railway business with a global reach and a reputation for delivering complex rolling stock projects. We combine commercial expertise with practical railway engineering knowledge, giving our team the opportunity to work on unique projects that few companies can offer. From HST exports and fleet refurbishment programmes to international commissioning and technical support, no two projects are ever quite the same.
 
INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.
 
Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.
 
Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the recruitment partner of our client.
 
REF: AM18534, Wallace Hind Selection

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