Fleet Support Engineer

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in railway leasing and asset management is seeking a skilled engineer to join their Fleet function in London. The role involves ensuring the safe operation of rolling stock, monitoring maintenance, and supporting fleet performance enhancements. With a collaborative team environment and excellent benefits, this position offers a fantastic opportunity for professional growth in the railway industry.

Benefits

Enhanced family friendly policies

Ongoing support with professional development

Life assurance

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Season ticket loan

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking at offices

Qualifications

• Railway engineering knowledge, ideally working towards Chartered Status.
• Ability to understand engineering instructions and drawings.
• Knowledge of railway industry rolling stock and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure vehicles are suitable for safe operation on the railway system.
• Monitor operator responsible maintenance and ensure compliance.
• Lead reliability investigations and fleet performance enhancement workstreams.

Skills

Collaborative approach

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Financial awareness

Education

Degree in Engineering

HNC in Engineering

Engineering apprenticeship

Job description

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Porterbrook specialises in the leasing and asset management of all types of railway rolling stock and associated equipment. Based in Derby with a corporate Head Office in London and its new Rail Innovation Centre at Long Marston, the organisation is undertaking a period of transformational change as it responds to the changing landscape in rail

About the team

The successful candidate will be joining the Fleet function, a small multi-disciplinary team that supports corporate and project governance, risk management and audits of Train Operating Companies, suppliers and internal Porterbrook processes. The team is part of the Operations Directorate reporting to the Chief Operating Officer

Responsibilities

Safe Operation of Porterbrook-Owned Rolling Stock

• Ensure vehicles are suitable for safe operation on the railway system, with due consideration to Porterbrook’s lease obligations
• Review National Incident Reports identified as affecting applicable rolling stock and coordinate the implementation of remedial actions as necessary
• Manage and optimise maintenance specifications to ensure that no undue risk is imported on to the running railway to enhance Reliability and Maintainability.
• Support the delivery of unit modifications and enhancement projects

Maintenance

• Monitor Operator responsible maintenance; ensure mandated activities are carried out in time and to the correct standard
• Support the delivery of maintenance contracts as required
• Monitor suppliers to ensure compliance with defined contractual requirements
• Monitor quality of engineering activities at suppliers’ and contractors’ sites, ensuring that the requirements of both Porterbrook and customers are met
• Support the Porterbrook audit plan advising and developing scope for audits as required, manage closure of Corrective Action Requests
• Support and monitor condition of Porterbrook rolling stock assets, provide condition reports to the Operator and inform the Fleet Asset Manager of any issues identified
• Provide support to the Fleet Asset Manager in contract negotiations as required
• Actively manage the engineering change process between Porterbrook, customers and suppliers

Enhanced Fleet Support Responsibilities

• Actively lead reliability investigations and fleet performance enhancement workstreams to improve the reliability and future leasing opportunities
• Undertake and support appropriate technical investigations into areas of poor reliability and develop appropriate remedial actions
• Actively utilise Remote Condition Monitoring when fitted to the fleet to support Reliability, Availability and Maintainability
• Development of business cases and implementation plans supporting any proposed vehicle modifications and services.
• Proactively engage with the Porterbrook innovations team and external suppliers to seek out new technology to enhance fleet performance
• To be the Porterbrook representative within the customer fleet operation liaising with representative at all levels equally

Other Duties

• Deputise for Fleet Asset Manager as directed
• Support Commercial Manager in dealing with fleet maintenance, engineering and technical issues
• Assist in providing general engineering services to the company as and when required

Skills and Experience

General Requirements:

General requirements are for an engineer with a rail background, who can deal with customers and contractors in a commercial environment, having in depth knowledge of a particular fleet of vehicles relating to the Fleet Team

Qualifications

• Railway engineering knowledge, ideally possessing or working towards Chartered Status
• Degree, HNC or equivalent in an Engineering discipline
• Engineering apprenticeship

Knowledge

• Knowledge of railway industry rolling stock, organisation and rail stakeholders
• Basic knowledge of contractual obligations and operating lease agreements
• Awareness of safety cases, certification issues, railway risks and group standards
• Ability to understand and comment upon engineering instructions and drawings
• Knowledge and understanding of vehicle maintenance and overhaul requirements

Key Skills

• Have a collaborative approach to work
• Report writing and presentation skills
• Financial and budgeting awareness
• Good organisational skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Willingness to travel and spend time at various customer or supplier locations
• Good understanding of maintenance optimisation techniques
• Good understanding of and experience working with Remote Condition Monitoring to realise the benefits

A great place to work

People are the heart of Porterbrook. Our close knit team is diverse, supportive and flexible. We have a collaborative work ethic both within the company and with our customers and suppliers. In recognition of this we have been awarded:

Investors in People Gold accreditation

• 3 Best Company awards in 2021 and recognised as an outstanding company to work for
• Investors in People Engagement award in 2020

To learn more about why Porterbrook is a great place to work please visit our website and follow us on social media

We are seeking the very best talent to join the team, and offer an excellent salary, along with bonus and benefits.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a great organisation with excellent people and a road map for the future to grow and develop the business. Some of our benefits are listed below:

• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Ongoing support with professional and personal development
• Adoption & Shared Parental Leave benefits
• Enhanced Armed Forces policies
• Long service awards
• Life assurance
• 25 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy and sell up to 5 days’ additional leave
• Additional days annual leave for long service
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking at our Derby and Long Marston offices

Should you be suitable for the role, the full benefits package will be discussed in more detail during your screening call.