Fleet Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 28 days annual leave

Rail travel subsidies

Pension options

Flexible and agile working

Discounts on shopping

Gym memberships

Job summary

Network Rail is seeking a Fleet Engineering professional within Route Services (SCO) to help manage maintenance, repair and overhaul of fleet assets. The role supports production of specifications, contract negotiations and continuous improvement across engineering functions.

You will build engineering management systems, ensure compliance with safety standards, monitor KPIs and mentor others. Hybrid working offered with multiple UK locations and a clear development path.

Qualifications

• Substantial engineering experience across relevant discipline.
• Solid understanding of safety management systems and risk assessment techniques.

Responsibilities

• 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, elevate issues that may impact 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.

Skills

Substantial experience in a relevant工程

Safety management systems and risk-ass

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent qualifications (Level 4/5)

Degree in a relevant subject (Level 6) or equivalent

Job description

Join Our Team at Network Rail! 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. To discover more about our ED&I commitments

We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance.

Who We Are

Join Our Team at Network Rail! 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 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. We are 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!

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. 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 customers moving – making sure they are on‑site when needed so work can go ahead as planned and on schedule. Working with us is more than a salary.

Vacancy type: This role is permanent.

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

• Glasgow
• York
• Cardiff
• Crewe
• Derby
• 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.

You will need to complete a supporting statement addressing how you meet the essential criteria, please complete this as part of the application process and add this to your CV in ONE document. Applicants who do not complete this statement are less likely to be shortlisted. Please see attached guide - How to complete Supporting Statement.

If you cannot access the guide, please contact [e-mail] and we will send you a copy.

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.

Recruitment Process

• Competency Based Interview

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. 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, elevate issues that may impact 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?

Essential

• HNC/HND or equivalent qualifications or demonstrate equivalent experience (Level 4/5).
• Substantial experience in a relevant engineering area.
• Sound knowledge of relevant policies and standards.
• An understanding of safety management systems and risk assessment techniques.

Desirable

• 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.