Technical Engineer

JR United Kingdom; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading player in the UK Rail sector is seeking a Fleet Engineer to ensure the safe and efficient operation of their fleet. The role involves asset compliance, performance monitoring, and maintenance coordination, contributing to the development of fleet strategies. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

34 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Life assurance and pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational health services

Long service recognition

Season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Experience in asset management and project coordination.
• Sound understanding of rail engineering standards and safety compliance.
• Proficiency in using asset management systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and engineering standards.
• Manage planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with teams to support fleet planning and compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in engineering

Level 5 qualification

Tools

Asset management systems

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A leading player in the UK Rail sector is seeking a Fleet Engineer to ensure the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of their fleet. With a rich heritage in the rail industry and a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation, the organisation offers an opportunity to work on some of the most important assets in rail logistics.

Role Overview

As a Fleet Engineer, you’ll be responsible for asset compliance, performance monitoring, and maintenance coordination, supporting both proactive and reactive engineering initiatives. You’ll work alongside cross-functional teams to ensure engineering standards are upheld while contributing to the ongoing development of fleet strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to all safety protocols and company engineering standards.
• Manage planned and reactive maintenance activities, reviewing and closing out maintenance documentation.
• Raise and manage work deferrals, engineering dispensations, and technical bulletins in line with compliance requirements.
• Support fleet planning and material management to maintain appropriate stock levels of critical items.
• Collaborate with the Reliability Engineer to introduce condition-based monitoring for locomotives.
• Create and update maintenance procedures in response to asset performance data.
• Recommend and document engineering improvements or modifications.
• Provide technical support and guidance to production teams, including maintenance procedures and repair schemes.
• Participate in daily fleet meetings and contribute to operational planning.
• Take part in an engineering ‘on call’ rota as required.

About You

• Level 3 qualification in an engineering discipline (essential)
• Level 5 qualification and/or professional registration with an engineering institution (desirable)
• Experience in asset management and project coordination
• Sound understanding of rail engineering standards and safety compliance
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills
• Proficiency in using asset management systems

What’s On Offer

• Company van and fuel card
• 34 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Life assurance and pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing support, including a healthcare cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational health services
• Long service recognition
• Season ticket loan

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organisation at the forefront of the rail industry. If you’re an engineering professional looking to make an impact in a dynamic and evolving environment, we’d love to hear from you.