Reliability and Maintenance Continuous Improvement Engineer - Carlisle - Kingmoor

ZipRecruiter; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider in nuclear transport solutions seeks a Reliability and Maintenance Continuous Improvement Engineer. This role is central to enhancing the reliability and performance of rail transport assets by introducing innovative maintenance strategies and leading improvement projects in collaboration with various teams. Candidates should have a strong background in engineering with relevant qualifications and experience in reliability methodologies and data visualisation.

Qualifications

• Experience with T&RS, MAXIMO, Power BI, TOPS, and SAGE.
• Strong grasp of FMEA, ALARP, and reliability methodologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead reliability improvement projects from concept to delivery.
• Produce reports on efficiency, reliability, and productivity.
• Manage cross-functional teams and external partners.

Skills

FMEA

ALARP

cost-benefit analysis

reliability methodologies

data visualisation

analytical mindset

communication

stakeholder engagement

Education

HNC or higher in a relevant engineering discipline

Membership with a professional engineering body

Tools

T&RS

MAXIMO

Power BI

TOPS

SAGE

Job description

Job Description

Reliability and Maintenance Continuous Improvement Engineer - Carlisle - Kingmoor

Reliability and Maintenance Continuous Improvement Engineer

Location: Various | Contract Type: Permanent | Function: Rail Division

Why this role matters

At NTS, we’re driven by purpose and powered by people. As a Reliability and Maintenance Continuous Improvement Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of our mission to deliver safe, secure, and reliable rail transport. Reporting to the Professional Head of Engineering, you’ll play a pivotal role in transforming how we maintain and manage our fleet—bringing innovation, insight, and impact to every mile we move.

What you’ll do

You’ll lead the charge in reducing asset failure risk across our mainline operations by introducing cutting-edge maintenance strategies—some of which may be brand new to the rail industry. Your work will directly enhance the reliability, availability, and performance of our DRS vehicles. From analyzing fleet data and identifying trends to driving root cause investigations and implementing preventative measures, you’ll be the go-to expert for technical reliability. You’ll also be a key voice in our reliability forums, presenting insights and influencing decisions that shape the future of our fleet.

What you’ll bring: Qualifications & Experience

• HNC or higher in a relevant engineering discipline
• Working towards or holding membership with a professional engineering body
• Proven experience with T&RS, MAXIMO, Power BI, TOPS, and SAGE
• Knowledge & Skills
• Strong grasp of FMEA, ALARP, cost-benefit analysis, and reliability methodologies
• Deep understanding of maintenance regimes and data visualisation
• Analytical mindset with a proactive, self-driven approach
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Your impact

• Leading reliability improvement projects from concept to delivery
• Producing transparent reports on efficiency, reliability, and productivity
• Managing cross-functional teams and external partners
• Driving KPI development, MTIN/MTBF calculations, and trend analysis
• Acting as a key contact for external stakeholders and customers
• Supporting technical investigations and continuous improvement initiatives

Collaboration

You’ll work closely with teams across Engineering Production, Performance, Control, Supply, and Technical—as well as external freight and train operating companies. Your ability to build relationships and influence across all levels will be critical to your success.

The company

We are the leading global provider of safe, secure, and reliable nuclear transport solutions that make the world safer and more sustainable. As part of the UK’s Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, we support the largest environmental restoration programme in Europe, and we use our specialist transport and logistics expertise to help customers and partners around the world solve their own complex challenges.