T&RS ENGINEERING - Key Persons


Allan Watts

Job Titles:
  • Engineering Director
  • Engineering and Operations Director
Allan is a qualified Engineering Director with over 30 years' experience within the railway industry. The vast majority of time has been spent within a maintenance & overhaul environment in roles which included technician, team leader and project engineer. He has a proven ability to work under his own initiative to achieve business goals supported by sound engineering competencies. Involved with the Fleet Acceptance, commissioning, testing and maintenance of new Diesel & Electric rolling stock introductions in Germany & the UK. This included visits to sites involved with the construction of vehicles and components across Europe. Allan is approved as a Technical Assessor for the RSSB RISAS scheme. Outside of work, Allan is a volunteer for the Holme Valley Mountain Rescue Team.

Andy Towers

Job Titles:
  • Incorporated Engineer
  • Project Engineering Manager
Andy is currently working towards Incorporated Engineer status with the Engineering Council. He is self-motivated and committed to his work. He has a sound engineering background and experience with various project management platforms to successfully deliver projects. Andy also has significant management experience and has implemented various continuous improvement tools/projects to increase efficiency within the workplace.

Dave Smith

Job Titles:
  • Electrical Design Engineer
  • Quality & Assurance Engineer
David has spent the last 30 years within the railway transportation industry, the vast majority of time has been spent within a Maintenance CCB/NoBo/RISAB environment. Specifically, over the past 18 years, he has gained broad experience in component condition assessment, condition monitoring in support of maintenance and overhaul optimisation exercises. His assessment skills have also been enhanced by being engaged in both numerous supplier maintenance product audits in conjunction with his role as a RISAS Technical Expert. David is also a computer literate Electrical Design Engineer, conversant with schematic, wiring harness, cable installation and termination techniques, using CAD.

Felix Macleod

Job Titles:
  • Project Support Engineer

Jennifer Poulton

Job Titles:
  • Finance Manager
Jen's background prior to joining T&RS Engineering was within business administration within both private and public businesses. Jen is responsible for all aspects of the business finance & administration including ensuring our company finances are in order, managing invoicing, paying the wages and the payment of travel expenses and bills.

Joshua Lambert-Dowell

Job Titles:
  • Project Support Engineer

Luke Smith

Job Titles:
  • Electronics Engineer
  • Project Engineer
Luke is an Electronics Engineer with an active and dynamic approach to work coupled with exceptional problem-solving skills. All engineering experience to date has been acquired in the Railway Industry. Luke is dedicated to developing his engineering competence and professional capability. His organised and methodical approach will be key to the development of new skills, which will be utilised in Audits and Maintenance Optimisation projects. With great interpersonal skills, he is an excellent team worker capable of working closely with clients and industry bodies. Luke is ideally suited to delivering complex projects in a technical environment and managing quality and project constraints.

Richard Poulton - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director
Richard is a Trac tion and Rolling Stock Engineer with over 30 years' experience in the Rail industry specialising in maintenance and reliability projects. His experience includes but is not limited to commissioning new fleets, major reliability and maintenance/overhaul improvement projects. During his career, he has held team leader, project & reliability engineer, management and director positions and also has experience of heading an overseas project. Richard has gained experience in delivering work packages that meet all the requirements of Rail Industry Standards certification requirements. Outside of work Richard enjoys walking in the countryside and holidays with the family.

Sarah Clixby

Job Titles:
  • Project Engineer
  • Chartered Mechanical Engineer
Sarah is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer with over 30 years of engineering experience. Sarah's wide industrial experience spans from practical work in the kiln building industry, through to her Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering, along with an MBA, to a Europe-wide Graduate Development Scheme, before spending the majority of her career in the Automotive industry, and her most recent 5 years being in the rail industry. Sarah has gained experience in the research, development, testing, and the approval of vehicles, along with maintenance optimisation, technical analysis and report writing. Outside of work, Sarah enjoys trail running (with her dog) and supporting her two sons and husband playing football and cricket, as well as playing cricket herself.

Simon Stringfellow

Job Titles:
  • Business Development Manager & Lead Project Engineer
Simon is a qualified and Incorporated Engineer who has worked in both the Aerospace and Rail industry for 20 years. He has varied experience in multiple fields such as, Lead Project Engineer, Mechanical Engineering Manager, New Product Introduction Engineer & Application Engineer. Simon has specialised knowledge in bearing design and manufacture and has specialised in plain bearings, which has taken him across Europe, India and Russia. During his career he has proven experience within Lean 6 Sigma, continuous improvement methodology and implementation. He has a drive to never just accept the status quo and always look for positive improvements. Outside of work, Simon enjoys spending time with his family and volunteers as a Parish Councillor to help his local community.

Warren Parker

Job Titles:
  • Project Engineer
Warren is a 'time served' electrical/mechanical Railway Engineer with over 16 years of railway experience. During Warren's career, he has successfully navigated multiple roles within the overhaul and maintenance sectors of passenger rail. Warren has a strong commercial awareness and sound technical knowledge gained through previous roles as Project Manager and Project Engineer. Warren was the HVAC subject matter expert within his previous role and brings substantial HVAC experience with him including design changes, in-depth functional understanding, overhaul and maintenance optimisation experience, HVAC RCM implementation and technical assistance. Previous experiences of leading Project teams and supporting Engineering functions has given Warren a rounded approach in both commercial awareness and technical ability. Outside of work Warren enjoys spending time with his young family, camping, and enjoying the outdoors on his mountain bike.