Fleet Engineering Manager

Transdev; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Transdev Dublin Light Rail is seeking a Fleet Engineering Manager to lead the Fleet team across the Luas operation. Based at the company premises in Dublin, you will develop and deliver asset management strategies, oversee maintenance planning and documentation, and drive improvements in reliability and safety.

You will manage performance, set workloads, coordinate with suppliers and the Commission for Railway Regulations, and ensure compliance with engineering practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 8 qualification in engineering.
• 5+ years in engineering, with 2+ years in management.
• Railway industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of safety risk analysis.

Responsibilities

• Deliver asset management strategy in line with ISO 55001.
• Plan and implement maintenance within tolerance; review annual plan updates.
• Create and update fleet maintenance documentation and records.
• Lead fleet overhauls and non-planned maintenance projects.
• Drive reliability projects based on data analysis and experience.
• Ensure all projects comply with engineering practices and regulations.
• Coordinate with suppliers/contractors to meet standards and schedules.
• Develop solutions for component obsolescence and FRACAS implementation.
• Manage engineering change control processes and defect documentation.
• Coordinate with client and railway regulators as required.

Skills

Planning

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Level 8 Engineering degree

Job description

Company Overview

Transdev is a leading mobility company operating 11 million miles of transport services globally, including trams, trains, buses, coaches and ferries. Based in Dublin, Ireland, Transdev Dublin Light Rail operates the Luas tramway with 2 lines, 80 vehicles and 600 employees, delivering over 48 million passenger journeys in 2019.

Position Overview

Transdev Dublin Light Rail is looking for a Fleet Engineering Manager who will lead the Fleet team within the Luas operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver asset management strategy in line with ISO 55001.
• Work with Fleet Maintenance to plan and implement the maintenance plan within tolerance; review and approve annual plan updates.
• Create and update fleet maintenance documentation, including work instructions, certificates, toolbox talks, etc.
• Implement fleet overhauls and non‑planned/emerging maintenance projects.
• Implement reliability projects based on data analysis and return of experience.
• Ensure all projects and initiatives adhere to engineering practices and compliance regulations.
• Work with suppliers and contractors to guarantee parts and services meet standards and schedules.
• Develop solutions for component obsolescence.
• Implement and deliver the Failure Reporting and Corrective Action System (FRACAS).
• Manage engineering change control processes.
• Produce supporting documents for defects and variations.
• Coordinate with client and the Commission for Railway Regulations as required.
• Implement lean maintenance techniques.
• Set and prioritise workload for the engineering team.
• Manage performance of engineering team members.
• Manage annual leave, sickness, overtime, etc. for the engineering team.

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum Level 8 qualification in an engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in an engineering department, with 2+ years in a managerial role.
• Preferably five years of experience in the railway industry, or experience in the design or maintenance of safety systems.
• Experience in the maintenance industry.
• Working knowledge of safety risk analysis.

Skills

• Planning and organisation.
• Influencing, negotiating and communication.
• Leadership and team orientation.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Analytical thinking.
• Commercial awareness and customer focus.
• Innovative and decisive decision‑making.
• Teamplayer and objective setter.
• Self‑motivation.

Language

English – full proficiency required.

Additional Information

Working hours: Daytime work from Monday to Friday (39 h/week contract).

Work location: Company premises at the 3 depots; occasional travel to subsidiary company premises may be required with reasonable notice.

Reports to: Head of Engineering.