Fleet Engineer - Midlands
£45,000 - £60,000
A leading player in the UK Rail sector is seeking a Fleet Engineer to ensure the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of their fleet. With a rich heritage in the rail industry and a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation, the organisation offers an opportunity to work on some of the most important assets in rail logistics.
Role Overview
As a Fleet Engineer, you’ll be responsible for asset compliance, performance monitoring, and maintenance coordination, supporting both proactive and reactive engineering initiatives. You’ll work alongside cross-functional teams to ensure engineering standards are upheld while contributing to the ongoing development of fleet strategies.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure adherence to all safety protocols and company engineering standards.
* Manage planned and reactive maintenance activities, reviewing and closing out maintenance documentation.
* Raise and manage work deferrals, engineering dispensations, and technical bulletins in line with compliance requirements.
* Support fleet planning and material management to maintain appropriate stock levels of critical items.
* Collaborate with the Reliability Engineer to introduce condition-based monitoring for locomotives.
* Create and update maintenance procedures in response to asset performance data.
* Recommend and document engineering improvements or modifications.
* Provide technical support and guidance to production teams, including maintenance procedures and repair schemes.
* Participate in daily fleet meetings and contribute to operational planning.
* Take part in an engineering ‘on call’ rota as required.
About You
* Level 3 qualification in an engineering discipline (essential)
* Level 5 qualification and/or professional registration with an engineering institution (desirable)
* Experience in asset management and project coordination
* Sound understanding of rail engineering standards and safety compliance
* Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills
* Proficiency in using asset management systems
* PTS certification (desirable)
What’s On Offer
* Competitive salary
* Company van and fuel card
* 34 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* Life assurance and pension scheme
* Health and wellbeing support, including a healthcare cash plan
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Occupational health services
* Long service recognition
* Season ticket loan
* Eye care vouchers
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organisation at the forefront of the rail industry. If you’re an engineering professional looking to make an impact in a dynamic and evolving environment, we’d love to hear from you.