Graduate Engineer

East Midlands Railway; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holiday per year

Free First Class travel on EMR network

Free standard leisure travel on EMR/TO

75% discount on national leisuretravel

Friends and Family discounted tickets

Employee discounts portal

Job summary

East Midlands Railway (EMR) invites applications for a Fleet Graduate Engineer. This structured development role sits within the Fleet Engineering Team and offers mentoring from a Chartered Engineer to guide technical growth and progression toward professional accreditation.

You will rotate through depot operations, engineering leadership, project management, and commercial functions, building a foundation for future leadership in railway engineering while contributing to fleet safety and

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn on the job and adapt in a dynamic engineering environment.
• Educated to degree level in engineering with an Eng Council accreditation.
• Strong written and verbal communication and ability to engage stakeholders.
• Capable of working both independently and as part of the Fleet Engineering Team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Fleet Engineering Team with assigned projects to deliver team objectives.
• Collaborate with departments within the Fleet function to gain broad operational understanding.
• Engage with stakeholders across the business to support collaborative problem-solving.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

MS Office

Education

Engineering degree (Eng Council accredited)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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. Ten 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.

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!

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Any detected use of AI-generated content will result in disqualification from the application process. We value integrity and transparency in all applications and appreciate your cooperation in maintaining these standards.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds , we promote equal opportunities for all. East Midlands Railway is a non-discriminatory employer committed to the recruitment and promotion of all on the basis of ability and merit irrespective of disability, race, gender, health, social class, sexual preference, marital status, nationality, religion, employment status or age. We’ll treat your application fairly and assess you for the job based on merit and skills.