Overhaul Engineer
| Posting date: | 04 June 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 July 2026 |
| Location: | M40 BF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Morson Talent |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 257968-449571 |
Summary
Overhaul Engineer - Rail Rolling Stock
Location Manchester Area
3 Positions Available - 1 Permanent | 2 Fixed-Term Contract (with potential to become permanent)
We are currently recruiting for three experienced Overhaul Engineers to join a leading client within the rail rolling stock industry at their state-of-the-art overhaul facility in the Manchester area.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a major rail engineering project from its early development stages through to full operational delivery. One role is offered on a permanent basis, while the second is a fixed-term contract with strong potential to transition into a permanent position based on business requirements.
The Opportunity
As an Overhaul Engineer, you will play a critical role in supporting the overhaul and maintenance of key rolling stock assets including:
- Bogies
- Wheelsets
- Gearboxes
- Couplers
- HVAC systems
- Powerpacks
- And other major rail components
Working with a high level of autonomy and technical expertise, you will help ensure the safety, reliability, availability, efficiency, and performance of overhaul operations and facility equipment.
During the initial project phase, you will contribute to:
- Facility layout development
- Equipment specification and commissioning
- Procedure creation and system integration
As operations mature, the focus will shift towards:
- Continuous improvement initiatives
- Reliability and process optimisation
- Maintenance and production engineering support
This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer who enjoys both project development and hands-on operational improvement within a technically advanced rail environment.
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Key Responsibilities
- Deliver production and maintenance targets through effective engineering support
- Ensure compliance with OEM recommendations, procedures, and industry regulations
- Support equipment installation, commissioning, and maintainability reviews
- Conduct trials and demonstrations to identify design and documentation improvements
- Drive continuous improvement across maintenance and production activities
- Support facility readiness, system integration, and overhaul process development
- Forecast materials and external service requirements
- Produce and maintain technical documentation, procedures, scopes of work, and BOMs
- Carry out root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
- Monitor material usage and contribute to budget reporting
- Conduct internal audits and identify opportunities for operational improvement
- Participate in technical reviews and lessons learned activities
- Support wider business activities and audits where required
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What We're Looking For
Qualifications
- HNC/HND (Level 4/5) in Engineering or above
- Candidates with a Level 3 Engineering qualification and significant relevant experience will also be considered
Experience & Skills
- Proven experience within maintenance and/or production engineering
- Rail industry experience highly desirable
- Experience working with heavy industrial equipment such as:
o Lathes
o Presses
o Cranes
o Blasting equipment
- Strong planning, organisational, and technical documentation skills
- Familiarity with structured problem-solving tools such as:
o 5 Whys
o 5W2H
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, or Autonomous Maintenance would be advantageous
- Strong IT skills with the ability to quickly learn new systems and software platforms
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Key Competencies
We are looking for individuals who demonstrate:
- Technical expertise
- Critical thinking
- Integrity and professionalism
- Adaptability and resilience
- Customer focus
- Team collaboration
- A strong commitment to safety
- A results-driven mindset
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Why Apply?
This is a unique opportunity to join a major player in the rail sector during an exciting growth and development phase. You will have the chance to influence the setup and future success of a modern overhaul facility while working alongside highly skilled engineering professionals on industry-leading rolling stock projects.