Performance Engineer

KeolisAmey Docklands; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free TfL travel

National Rail discount

Pension scheme

Interest-free season ticket loan

EV care leasing & Cycle to Work

Healthcare access

Perkbox discounts

Job summary

KeolisAmey Docklands is seeking a Performance Engineer to join our Engineering team to enhance reliability, availability and performance of the DLR Rolling Stock fleet. The role involves analysing fleet performance data, leading investigations, driving improvements and collaborating with maintenance and stakeholders to ensure fleet availability and future developments.

You will work with asset data, MAXIMO and Power BI, producing technical reports and supporting fleet modifications and

Qualifications

• FRACAS, FRB and PPS reliability methods experience.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience with MAXIMO and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to create computer scripts.
• Strong report writing and data-driven performance improvement skills.
• Knowledge of railway operations, maintenance practices and KPI reporting.

Responsibilities

• Investigate rolling stock failures, delays, safety irregularities and other incidents to determine root causes and identify preventative actions.
• Analyse reliability, maintenance and performance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Produce technical, reliability and performance reports for engineering and operational stakeholders.
• Support reliability improvement initiatives across the rolling stock fleet.
• Work with engineering specialists and maintenance teams to improve asset performance and reliability.
• Maintain and update asset management systems to ensure accurate data.
• Support implementation and monitoring of fleet modifications and improvement programmes.
• Attend operational reviews and engineering meetings to support performance improvement activities.
• Develop innovative solutions to improve fleet reliability, performance and availability.

Skills

Reliability processes

Data analysis

KPI reporting

Communication skills

Project management

Scripting

Education

Engineering Degree or HND

Tools

MAXIMO

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Job description

We are looking for a Performance Engineer to join our Engineering team and support the reliability, availability and performance of the DLR Rolling Stock fleet. This role is responsible for analysing fleet performance data, leading reliability investigations, identifying root causes of failures and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance rolling stock reliability, safety and operational performance. Working closely with Engineering, Maintenance and wider business stakeholders, you will play a key role in supporting fleet availability, technical assurance and future fleet developments.

What You'll Do

• Investigate rolling stock failures, delays, safety irregularities and other incidents to determine root causes and identify preventative actions.
• Analyse reliability, maintenance and performance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Produce technical, reliability and performance reports for engineering and operational stakeholders.
• Support and participate in reliability improvement initiatives across the rolling stock fleet.
• Work closely with engineering specialists and maintenance teams to improve asset performance and reliability.
• Maintain and update asset management systems to ensure accurate and relevant data is recorded.
• Support implementation and monitoring of fleet modifications and improvement programmes.
• Attend operational reviews and engineering meetings to support performance improvement activities.
• Develop innovative solutions to improve fleet reliability, performance and availability.

What You'll Need

• Knowledge and practical application of reliability processes including FRACAS, FRB and Practical Problem Solving (PPS).
• Minimum 5 years' relevant engineering experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications and Asset Management Systems such as MAXIMO.
• Ability to create computer scripts.
• Strong experience producing technical reports and using data to deliver performance improvements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with business performance measures, contracts and KPI reporting.
• Relevant Engineering Degree or HND (or working towards).
• Knowledge of railway operations, engineering assurance and maintenance practices.
• Experience developing and managing Power BI reporting solutions.
• Understanding of project management processes.
• Experience working with third-party suppliers and supporting new fleet introduction projects.

What We Offer

As part of the Transport for London family, we offer:

• Free travel on the TfL network for you and a nominated partner/family member.
• 75% discount on National Rail Season Tickets.
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
• Interest-free season ticket loan.
• Salary Sacrifice EV Care Leasing and Cycle 2 Work Schemes eligible after probation.
• Doctor Care Anywhere healthcare access.
• Perkbox discounts and rewards.

Closing Date: 25th October 2026

At KeolisAmey Docklands, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to be their authentic self. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences and encourage candidates to apply even if they don't meet every requirement listed.

Please note: If you are successful and offered the role, you will be required to undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) which must be deemed satisfactory by the company. This will include a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, verification of your home address, employment reference checks covering the last three years and your right to work in the UK.