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Wallace Hind · Manufacturing

Rolling Stock Engineer

United Kingdom, Dereham Employment contract, B2B 60000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 29, 2026

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Job Description

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.

Job Responsibility

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

Requirements

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

What we offer

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

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