Fleet Engineer
We are seeking a Fleet Engineer to join our team based at Slade Green Depot.
What you’ll do
* 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.
The Experience You’ll Need
* 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.
As proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Scheme, we will offer you an interview if you apply under these schemes and meet the minimum criteria for the role.
What You’ll Get In Return
* A final salary pension.
* 25 days annual leave allowance (plus bank holidays).
* Free rail travel across our networks.
About Southern Railway
We’re one of Britain’s busiest train operators, serving London, Kent and parts of East Sussex. We run over 1,700 trains a day, carrying more than 500,000 passengers and serving 180 stations.
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