We are seeking a Mainline Fleet Engineer to join our team based from Ramsgate Maintenance Depot. In this role, you'll lead and drive reliability growth and engineering improvements across Southern rolling stock, including business-led improvements and customer-driven modifications. Using structured, systematic processes, you'll deliver cost-effective solutions that improve reliability, safety, and maintainability and overall improve fleet performance. This role provides expert technical support, leads component and system upgrades, and collaborates effectively with internal teams and external partners. Strong communication and problem-solving are key to sustaining reliability growth and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
* Lead technical expertise across all rolling stock, staying ahead of performance issues, reliability challenges, safety risks, and emerging trends while supporting engineers and stakeholders.
* Communicate reliability issues within depots and actively engage in reliability meetings to keep all stakeholders informed.
* Drive reliability growth initiatives using techniques such as RCM, FMECA, RAMS, or MSG3, ensuring alignment with business and customer needs.
* Plan and deliver projects by defining resource requirements, collaborating with Planning and Materials teams, and meeting agreed timescales.
* Investigate technical issues and produce reports with root‑cause analysis and recommendations, liaising with RoSCos, OEMs, and suppliers when needed.
* Develop engineering specifications and change documentation, supporting modification processes and ensuring compliance with standards.
* Maintain compliance and quality across fleets, including Engineering Acceptance Certification, configuration control, and adherence to the Engineering QMS.
* Provide incident response and leadership, including on‑call FTO duties, formal investigations, and deputising for Fleet Managers when required.
Qualifications
* Engineering background – 4+ years in T&RS engineering and a degree or HNC/HND in Engineering.
* Reliability analysis skills – Skilled in FMEA, RCM, RAMS or FRACAS to drive reliability growth.
* Rolling stock knowledge – Deep knowledge of systems, diagnostics, and maintenance structures.
* Project leader – Strong planning, prioritisation, and leadership skills.
* Tech confident – Proficient in MS Office and project tools.
* Standards focused – Knowledge of Railway Group Standards, ROGS, and safety compliance.
* Safety ready – Able to attain Personal Track Safety Certification.
* Organised & proactive – Logical thinker who takes ownership and delivers results.
* Collaborative – Works brilliantly with teams and stakeholders.
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