Fleet Engineer

Network Rail; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Rail travel subsidies

Pension options

Flexible working

Gym memberships

Job summary

Network Rail is seeking an experienced engineer to join the Supply Chain Operations (SCO) team in a role focused on fleet maintenance, repair, renewal and construction. The post requires strong engineering acumen, safety discipline and an ability to influence contract outcomes across multiple projects.

You will work within Route Services to ensure fleet assets meet safety and performance standards, supporting engineers and managers across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Substantial engineering experience required.
• Knowledge of safety management systems and risk assessment.
• Degree at Level 6 or equivalent; Incorporated/ Chartered status desirable.
• Railway industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist input to sourcing and delivery of maintenance, repair, modification and overhaul of fleet assets to ensure they are fit-for-purpose and can safely deliver customer requirements.
• Provide specialist input to the production of engineering specifications and contract negotiations for maintenance, modification, renewal and construction of fleet assets to meet customer's emerging business needs.
• Identify potential modifications to the fleet assets to improve performance, capability, efficiency and service delivery. Manage the development of business cases and all engineering deliverables necessary to demonstrate compliance with commercial and engineering policy.
• Develop and implement engineering management systems which are compliant with relevant legislation, company and industry standards.
• Provide technical input to contract management, monitor KPIs and implementation of corrective actions.
• Maintain positive relations with customers, suppliers, and between key internal departments.
• Identify and manage the resolution of engineering issues, prioritisation of tasks and, where necessary, accelerate where they have the potential to impact on service delivery.
• Provide specialist input to the development and implementation of the engineering management strategy for the fleet, including, maintenance, overhaul, improvements, spares and value engineering. Lead audit programs and local investigations as required.
• Maintain own competence and development plan to support fleet engineering management.
• As required by the business, attend incidents, support or provide the lead for operational fleet support.
• Support the development of other engineers within the fleet community by mentoring / coaching

Skills

Engineering experience

Safety management

Project management

Railway industry experience

Education

Degree (Level 6)

Incorporated/Chartered Engineer

Job description

Are you ready to make a difference in people's lives? At Network Rail, we connect passengers and freight customers, ensuring safe and efficient transportation across the country. We're an organisation where people truly matter, and when you join us, you matter to us and millions of others.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve.

We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.

About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone!We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us ,whilst you have a healthy work life balance.

Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you!

to learn about our vision for a simpler, better, greener railway, and to learn about our approach to safety and how it's at the heart of everything we do.
If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

About the role

Route Services is a division of Network Rail that provides the Routes with services so they can help Network Rail deliver a better railway for a better Britain. We support the Routes with a myriad of services and supplies they need to maintain and operate the railway, to learn more.

This role sits within Supply Chain Operations (SCO), an area of the business which supplies and delivers the logistics, materials, components, rail and road fleet that enable the maintenance and renewal of the railway.

SCO keeps the materials, machinery and components required by its customersmoving - making sure they are on-site when neededso work cango ahead as planned and on schedule.

Location: This position can be based at any of the following locations:

• Glasgow
• York
• Cardiff
• Crewe
• Milton Keynes

Hours: 35 hours per week with hybrid working and travel as required.

Salary range: Band 4C, £43,588 - £53,167 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

Closing date: 27 October 2026. Late applicants will not be accepted. This role is being advertised internally and externally.

At Network Rail you will have a clear development path, access to training and enjoy a range of employee benefits, such as; up to 28 days annual leave, rail travel subsidies, a range of pension options, flexible and agile working arrangements, discounts on shopping, gym memberships and much more.

Below are some examples of adjustments we can make:

• Changing a provision, practice or 'the way things are done'
  For example, we can give candidates extra time to complete online, tasks or interviews as needed.
• Changing a physical feature of our workplace
  For example, office/room layout can be adapted to accommodate individual needs.
• Providing extra equipment or assistance
  For example, we can provide sign language interpreters and support workers where needed. Alternative document formats can be made available.

There are lots of other adjustments we can consider - please just ask!

The recruitment process will consist of shortlisted candidates being invited to take part in the following.

• Competency Based Interview

Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by phone or email.

This role is safety critical and will require a medical and/or Personal Track Safety Competence.

Personal Track Safety(PTS) isa set of safety regulations and procedures that individuals must adhere to when working on or near the tracks of the UK rail network.

You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available.Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.

***Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.****

Your experience and skills

What are the key accountabilities in this role?

• Provide specialist input to the sourcing and delivery of maintenance, repair, modification and overhaul of fleet assets to ensure they are fit-for-purpose and can safely deliver customer requirements.
• Provide specialist input to the production of engineering specifications and contract negotiations for maintenance, modification, renewal and construction of fleet assets to meet customer's emerging business needs.
• Identify potential modifications to the fleet assets to improve performance, capability, efficiency and service delivery. Manage the development of business cases and all engineering deliverables necessary to demonstrate compliance with commercial and engineering policy.
• Develop and implement engineering management systems which are compliant with relevant legislation, company and industry standards.
• Provide technical input to contract management, monitor KPIs and implementation of corrective actions.
• Maintain positive relations with customers, suppliers, and between key internal departments.
• Identify and manage the resolution of engineering issues, prioritisation of tasks and, where necessary, accelerate where they have the potential to impact on service delivery.
• Provide specialist input to the development and implementation of the engineering management strategy for the fleet, including, maintenance, overhaul, improvements, spares and value engineering. Lead audit programs and local investigations as required.
• Maintain own competence and development plan to support fleet engineering management.
• As required by the business, attend incidents, support or provide the lead for operational fleet support.
• Support the development of other engineers within the fleet community by mentoring / coaching

What are the essential skills and experience we're looking for?

• Substantial experience in a relevant engineering area.
• Sound knowledge of relevant policies and standards.
• An understanding of safety management systems and risk assessment techniques.
• Degree in a relevant subject (Level 6) or equivalent.
• Incorporated Engineer or Chartered Engineer or equivalent.
• Project management experience and awareness of project management techniques.
• Railway industry experience.

Key Information

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Location:

Various Locations - Recruitment

Geographical Area:

Multiple Locations

Closing Date:

27-OCT-2026

Job Category:

Engineering and Asset Management

Function:

Route Services

Asset:

SCO - Supply Chain Services

Organisation:

NJ Rail Miling - Track Treatment (618638) G2