Performance & Reliability Engineer (18 month FTC)

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1.5x employer pension

Financial wellbeing support

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption"

Cycle to Work scheme

Free parking and EV charging at Derby/

Season ticket loan

Long service awards

25 days annual leave + holidays + buy&

Season ticket loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Porterbrook is seeking a Performance & Reliability Engineer for an 18-month fixed-term contract based in Edinburgh. The hybrid role involves delivering data-driven maintenance insights and digital solutions for our rail assets.

You will analyse Remote Condition Monitoring data, collaborate with engineering teams and customers, and help develop event-detection algorithms and new digital services. You’ll track KPIs and support business cases for future investment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of RCM systems and techniques.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret large data sets.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience creating business cases.
• Understanding of rolling stock maintenance and rail operations.

Responsibilities

• Analyse RCM outputs and translate data into actionable maintenance actions.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and customers to implement interventions.
• Be the focal point for day-to-day RCM data interactions.
• Develop event detection algorithms with customers and the supply chain.
• Create customer use cases to promote digital adoption.
• Support development of new digital products and services.
• Develop KPIs and support business cases for future investment.
• Act as SME on Porterbrook's digital systems and assist with security considerations.

Skills

RCM knowledge

Data analysis

Communication

Commercial awareness

Product launch experience

Rail industry knowledge

Maintenance knowledge

Education

Engineering degree/HND/HNC

Job description

Performance & Reliability Engineer (18 month FTC)

Commercial & Marketing

Digital

Edinburgh EH12 5NB, UK

Overview

Application

Performance & Reliability Engineer (18 month FTC)

Fixed term

Full-time

Hybrid

About us

At the heart of the rail network for over three decades, Porterbrook is the UK’s leading rolling stock financier and asset management company with 4000 vehicles in our diverse portfolio of passenger and freight trains.

By working together with our partners, we deliver high-quality, agile rolling stock solutions that ensure the railway remains safe, reliable, sustainable and fit for the future.

We don't just provide trains – we provide a customer-focused platform for long-term success. Since 1994, Porterbrook has invested over £4bn in new rolling stock including £1bn of capital in new trains, fleet upgrades, traction innovation and rail infrastructure in the last five years.

With our strategic and empathetic funding solutions, we’re actively looking to invest a further £1bn in the years ahead.

About the team

Porterbrook’s digital services team are responsible for developing digital capability, helping customers and the wider industry use data analytics to drive improvements in train services and reliability.

About the role

A great opportunity for an exceptional Performance & Reliability Engineer, to join the Porterbrook team on a 18 month FTC.

Key responsibilities:

• Analyse the output of Remote Condition Monitoring (RCM) systems, translating data into engineering action across all of Porterbrook’s digitally enabled assets
• Working with our engineering team and our customers to recommend and implement maintenance interventions as determined by the RCM data
• Be the focal point for our customer interaction on the day-to-day analysis and management of the RCM data
• Working with our customers and the supply chain, supporting the creation and refinement of event detection algorithms
• Developing a suite of customer use cases using the output of RCM systems to enable further adoption of digital technology
• Working with the wider team, support the development of new digital products and services
• Development and tracking of KPIs to track the successful implementation of new digital products and support the creation of business cases for future investment in this area, in support of the Principal Performance & Reliability Engineer
• Becoming a subject matter expert on Porterbrook’s digital systems and support the wider team with technical queries
• Working with IT to understand cyber security and compliance elements when applying digital technology

About you

General Requirements:

• Knowledge of RCM systems and techniques, and how to develop them to deliver tangible benefits to asset performance and process efficiencies
• Strong analytical skillset with the ability to analyse large complex datasets
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex terminology into simple, readily understood language
• Commercial awareness and experience of developing business cases
• Experience of launching new products/systems and an awareness of the associated challenges and opportunities
• Understanding of vehicle maintenance, overhaul, and modification requirements
• Background in rolling stock maintenance, operations and/ or fleet management coupled with an understanding of rail depot environments

Skills / Experience

What you’ll need to have:

• Degree, HND or HNC qualification in an Engineering discipline
• Knowledge of railway industry rolling stock, organisations, and key players
• Understanding of condition-based maintenance and Reliability-Centred maintenance

It would be great if you also had:

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Confident and personable, able to influence others and build genuine personal relationships
• Report writing, presentation and record keeping
• Problem-solving and ability to analyse datasets
• Good articulation of technical requirements (producing queries, building products etc.)

A great place to work

We have a collaborative work ethic with our team members across the company, and with our customers and suppliers. In Derby, London and the Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre we have the right people, with the right skills, in the right jobs, all striving to drive excellence through strong partnerships that create value for all.

We promote a high-performing culture where everyone is supported to achieve their goals, both personally and professionally. We have a close-knit, diverse team that looks out for each other, and supports our colleagues, communities and the next generation of the railway family.

In recognition of this we have been awarded:

• Investors in People Gold accreditation
• Investors in People ‘We Invest in Wellbeing’ Gold accreditation
• Engineering and Safety Award Railway Innovation 2025

These accolades reflect the company's dedication to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees are empowered to thrive.

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 outstanding people and a road map for the future to grow and develop the business. Some of our benefits are listed below:

• 1.5x employer contributory pension scheme
• Financial wellbeing support
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced Armed Forces policies
• Ongoing support with professional and personal development
• Long service awards
• 25 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy and sell up to 5 days’ additional leave
• Additional days annual leave for long service
• Free parking and electric vehicle charging are available at our Derby office
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to Work scheme

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

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us on our journey.

Accessibility

We’re committed to helping you perform at your best throughout the recruitment process. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please get in touch with us at [e-mail] We’ll be happy to discuss how we can assist.

What happens next?

Once your application has been reviewed, our recruitment team will be in contact.

Our interview process is typically two stages to ensure a thorough evaluation while providing a chance for you to showcase your skills and fit for our team.

This approach allows us to engage in meaningful discussions, assess your qualifications more comprehensively, and ensure a mutual alignment with our company values. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we look forward to meeting you!