Coach Builder

Rolling Stock / Coach Building Engineer

Location: Colwick TMD, Victoria Retail Park, Netherfield, Nottingham, NG4 2PE
Salary: £52,000 per annum + overtime opportunities
Working Hours: 40 hours per week (4 x 10-hour shifts)
Shift Pattern: Monday–Thursday or Tuesday–Friday, 07:00–17:00
Holiday: 28 days annual leave

About Us

Boden Rail Engineering Ltd is a well-established diesel locomotive maintenance depot based at Colwick TMD. We specialise in the servicing, maintenance, heavy engineering, and full overhaul of Class 37, Class 56 and Class 60 locomotives.

We are currently looking to expand our team by recruiting an experienced Rolling Stock / Coach Building Engineer with a strong background in locomotive engineering and coach building.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Duties

• Carry out servicing operations during A, B, and F examinations
• Undertake safety-critical tasks in line with industry requirements
• Brake re-blocking and maintenance
• Bogie refurbishment work
• Power unit overhaul and refurbishment
• Fault finding and diagnosis
• Pressure washing of locomotives and components
• Assist in lifting, fitting, and removal of parts
• Safe operation of overhead cranes
• Removal and refitting of mechanical and structural components
• Complete maintenance documentation, including block cards and repair records
• Load banking activities
• Carry out bodywork and structural repairs
• Welding and fabrication work
• Fibreglass repairs
• Woodworking tasks
• Perform coach building and rolling stock refurbishment duties

General Depot Duties

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised depot environment
• Assist with stock control and materials management
• Support and follow all health and safety procedures

Skills & Experience

• Experience in heavy engineering and/or railway depot environments
• Proven experience in locomotive servicing, maintenance and rolling stock coach building
• Knowledge of Class 37, Class 56 and Class 60 locomotives is desirable
• Strong practical engineering and fault-finding capabilities
• Ability to work effectively within a small team
• Good communication skills and a positive, motivated approach

✅ We also welcome applications from:

• HGV/PSV fitters or technicians
• Ex-forces mechanical engineers
• Candidates with transferable heavy engineering experience

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (or equivalent)
• Full UK driving licence (required for occasional field-based work)
• Willingness to complete PTS (Personal Track Safety) training and associated medical

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb locomotive steps
• Comfortable working in confined spaces
• Capability to lift and handle heavy components
• Willingness to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions

Additional Information

• The role involves working in both covered and open depot areas
• Overtime is available, including weekend work
• A full medical assessment is required prior to employment
• Random drug and alcohol testing is carried out due to the safety-critical nature of the role

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £52,000 per year
• Regular overtime opportunities
• 28 days annual leave
• Stable, long-term employment in a specialist engineering environment
• Opportunity to further develop skills in locomotive and rolling stock engineering