Modifications & Defects Technician Location: Barton-under-Needwood, DE13 Industry: Rail / Rolling Stock Shifts: Days & Nights - 40 hours per week Contract: 12 month rolling contract Pay: Pre 12 weeks: 27.41 PAYE 35.09 UMBRELLA Post 12 weeks: 27.41 PAYE 36.81 UMBRELLA Overtime paid at 1.25 The Role Our client is looking for an experienced Modifications & Defects Technician to join their rolling stock engineering operation. You'll be responsible for carrying out fleet modifications, fault diagnosis, defect rectification, inspections, testing and technical upgrades, helping to maintain the safety, reliability and availability of the fleet. Key Responsibilities Carry out planned rolling stock modifications, engineering changes and technical upgrades. Install, remove, replace and commission rolling stock components and systems. Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and control system faults. Investigate defects,...

Defect Maintenance Assistant Location: Barton-under-Needwood, DE13 Industry: Rail / Rolling Stock Shifts: Night Shift (Mon - Thurs / Tues - Fri) 40 hours per week Contract: 12 months rolling contract Pay: Pre 12 weeks: 23.11 PAYE 29.52 UMBRELLA Post 12 weeks: 23.11 PAYE 30.98 UMBRELLA Overtime is paid at 1.25 The Role Our client is looking for a Defect Maintenance Assistant to support the safe, reliable and efficient operation of their DEMU Class 22X fleet. You'll be responsible for carrying out defect rectification, repairs, basic fault-finding and routine maintenance, working both independently and alongside experienced Technicians. You'll also support depot operations, safety-critical activities and continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities Carry out routine rolling stock maintenance in accordance with Vehicle Maintenance Instructions (VMI). Undertake repair and basic fault-finding activities on DEMU Class 22X vehicles....

Modifications & Defects Technician Location: Barton-under-Needwood, DE13 Industry: Rail / Rolling Stock Shifts: Days & Nights - 40 hours per week Contract: 12 month rolling contract Pay: Pre 12 weeks: 27.41 PAYE 35.09 UMBRELLA Post 12 weeks: 27.41 PAYE 36.81 UMBRELLA Overtime paid at 1.25 The Role Our client is looking for an experienced Modifications & Defects Technician to join their rolling stock engineering operation. You'll be responsible for carrying out fleet modifications, fault diagnosis, defect rectification, inspections, testing and technical upgrades, helping to maintain the safety, reliability and availability of the fleet. Key Responsibilities Carry out planned rolling stock modifications, engineering changes and technical upgrades. Install, remove, replace and commission rolling stock components and systems. Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and control system faults. Investigate defects,...

Mechanical Fitter Barton Under Needwood Location: Barton Under Needwood, Burton-on-Trent Job Type: 6-Month Contract to Permanent (Temp-to-Perm) Pay Rates: £18.79 PAYE for Level 3 Qualified Fitters Hours: Monday to Thursday 40 hours a week The Opportunity Ford & Stanley are recruiting for a Mechanical Fitter to join a maintenance team. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term position with a globally recognised rail engineering business, starting with 3-4 months of training in Doncaster before transitioning to Barton Under Needwood on a permanent basis. The successful candidates will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, overhaul, and inspection of freight wagons, ensuring all work meets the highest standards of safety, quality, and reliability. This role would suit candidates from rail, rolling stock, heavy engineering, HGV, automotive, plant, military, manufacturing, or similar mechanical backgrounds. Travel Allowance: 30p per...

Paint Sprayer / Vehicle Paint Technician - Night Shift Rolling Stock Maintenance / Vehicle Finishing Team Client: Alstom UK - Derby Large-scale rail manufacturing and refurbishment environment Voyager Refurbishment project and the follow-on CL222 Refurbishment project until September 2028 Role Purpose This role involves delivering high-quality paint finishing on large rail vehicles, including full surface preparation, priming, spraying, and final finishing. You will be working in a safety-critical, physically demanding production environment where precision and finish quality are essential. Candidates from a range of engineering and vehicle finishing backgrounds will be considered. Location & Working Pattern Location: Derby Shifts: Nights Minimum 48 hours per week Immediate starts available Key Responsibilities Carry out full surface preparation on rolling stock (sanding, keying, masking, filling) Apply primer and topcoat systems, including 2K paint...

Control Systems Engineer / PLC Programmer Join a growing automation business delivering high-performance electrical control solutions across the UK and Europe. This opportunity suits someone with industrial automation experience and strong PLC, HMI/SCADA and control system design knowledge. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, PLC Engineer, PLC Software Engineer, Control Systems Software Engineer, Industrial Automation Engineer, SCADA Engineer, Electrical Controls Engineer, Control Software Engineer   SALARY: £55,000 – £70,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Overtime + Benefits LOCATION: You can be based in either Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands or Deeside, Flintshire, Wales whichever site is closer to you. JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent   JOB OVERVIEW A varied engineering opportunity offers involvement in high-performance automation...