Graduate Engineer

East Midlands Railway; Derby; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the transportation sector as a Graduate Engineer. This role offers a structured pathway to develop your engineering and leadership skills while supporting the fleet operations. You will have the chance to make a real difference in a diverse and dynamic environment, working closely with experienced mentors and collaborating across various departments.

Benefits

32 days’ holiday annually, rising to 34 after 2 years

Free First Class duty travel on EMR network

75% discount on national leisure travel

Employee benefits portal with access to discounts

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in engineering.
• Strong computer literacy, particularly with Microsoft Office.
• Sound understanding of engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support related to trains and fleets.
• Assist with project-related tasks and improvements.
• Engage in stakeholder communication and relationship building.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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We are proud to be One Team at East Midlands Railway (EMR). We are passionate about keeping people safe, delighting our customers, doing the right thing and putting customers at the heart of our sustainable railway for the East Midlands. With over 2,600 employees, our people are the reason we are so successful. Nine times accredited as a Top Employer, we value our people and are dedicated to making sure that everybody feels empowered to bring their authentic self to work. We have an exciting opportunity to join #TeamEMR as an Fleet Graduate Engineer.

At EMR we want to proactively embrace diversity across our workforce and recognise that we are under-represented in terms of females and ethnic minority groups. We’re therefore taking positive steps to promote a positive and inclusive culture; we welcome applications from those that identify with these groups to better represent our communities.

This Graduate Engineering role offers a structured pathway to becoming a future leader in the railway industry. Guided by the Fleet Standards Manager and a dedicated mentor, you will follow a tailored development programme covering key areas such as depot operations, engineering leadership, project management, commercial functions, and more. The role is designed to build technical, leadership, and professional skills while supporting your progression toward Chartered or Incorporated status in line with Engineering Council UK standards.

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What is in for you:

• Training & Development: Attend mandatory and recommended training sessions, maintaining a personal development log to track progress and learning.
• Fleet Function Exposure: Collaborate with various departments within the Fleet function—such as Depot Production, Operations, Line of Route Engineers, and Safety Representatives—to gain comprehensive operational understanding.
• Process Improvement: Use your growing expertise to identify opportunities for improvement and support the implementation of procedural and operational changes.
• Project Support: Assist the Fleet Engineering Team with assigned projects, contributing to the successful delivery of team objectives.
• Upskilling & Knowledge Sharing: Engage in the development management scheme and support upskilling opportunities for the wider team where appropriate.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships across the business to support collaborative working, effective communication, and joint problem-solving. There will also be engagement with wider stakeholders across the industry to ensure alignment, share best practices, and drive value through collaboration.
• Technical Support: Assist in resolving technical maintenance issues related to specific trains and fleets within the organisation.
• Mobility & Flexibility: Be prepared to work across different areas of the business, including travel to and working from other locations as needed.
• Structure Learning and Mentorship: As part of your professional development, you will be allocated a Chartered Engineer as a mentor to guide your technical growth, support structured learning, and help you progress towards professional accreditation where applicable.

What we need from you:

• A strong willingness and ability to learn on the job and adapt in a dynamic engineering environment.
• Educated to degree level in engineering, with a qualification accredited by the Engineering Council
• Sound theoretical and practical understanding of engineering principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively as part of the Fleet Engineering Team.
• Strong computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and other digital systems.
• A self-starter with the ability to build relationships and positively influence stakeholders across the business.
• Proven analytical skills and a process-driven approach to tasks and challenges.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess issues and deliver effective solutions.

As well as a competitive salary, we’ll also offer you:

• 32 days’ holiday per year, rising to 34 after 2 years
• Free First Class duty travel on the EMR network
• Free standard leisure travel on the EMR network and Train Operating Companies under Transport UK & LNER
• 75% discount on national leisure travel (inc partner and dependants)
• Friends and Family discounted tickets on the EMR network
• Employee benefits portal with access to generous discounts, Cycle 2 Work Scheme …and many more!

To apply complete the online application and upload your CV. As we operate a blind screening process, please remove all personal information including your name from your CV.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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