Diesel Engine Fitter – Field (£35/hr)

About the role

We are seeking a field‑based Diesel Engine Fitter to support a leading powertrain manufacturer across Manchester, Leeds and Salisbury. The role involves travelling to rail depots and maintenance facilities to carry out repairs, planned maintenance and fault‑finding on diesel engines fitted to rolling stock.

Key responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance and repairs on diesel engines in rolling stock.
• Carry out bearing replacements and other component changes.
• Diagnose engine faults and execute effective repairs.
• Complete both planned and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Travel to customer sites across the UK and adhere to railway safety standards.
• Document service activities and produce accurate maintenance reports.

Required profile

• Proven experience working on diesel engines in rolling stock, heavy plant, HGV or similar sectors.
• Strong mechanical fault‑finding and repair capability.
• Experience with bearing changes and engine overhaul work.
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline.

Required skills

• Diesel engine maintenance
• Bearing replacement
• Mechanical repairs
• Engine fault diagnosis
• Engine overhaul

What we offer

• £35 per hour rate (visible)
• Minimum six‑month contract with immediate start.
• Four‑day work week (Monday‑Thursday) with flexible shift patterns.
• Company‑provided van and travel allowance.
• Opportunities to work on a variety of rolling stock projects.