About us
Porterbrook is the UK's leading rolling stock financier and asset management company. We've been at the heart of the rail network for over three decades with 4000 vehicles in our diverse portfolio of passenger and freight trains.
As a partner that adds value to the railway today and for the future, we've invested over £3.5bn in new rolling stock and we're actively looking to invest a further £1bn in the years ahead. Since 2020, this includes over £550 million in new trains, fleet upgrades, traction innovation and rail infrastructure.
Sustainability is embedded in our decision making, and we've been named the global sector leader in the annual GRESB sustainability assessment for the last four years.
Our teams are leading some of the most exciting innovations taking place in the railway today at our sites in Derby, London, and the 135-acre Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre in Warwickshire - an invaluable asset for the railway to test and trial new traction technologies.
The Porterbrook group of companies is wholly owned by supportive long-term institutional investors, fully committed to the future of the UK rail sector.
Our values
About the team
Our Fleet Services team support customers across the UK and offer a range of embedded support packages to help improve fleet reliability. The successful candidate will be joining a team of experienced engineers.
About the role
A great opportunity for an exceptional Fleet Support Engineer, to join the Porterbrook team.
Role Purpose
Responsible for the day-to-day management of fleet support and asset management activities, whilst ensuring safe and reliable operation of Porterbrook fleets
Key Responsibilities
Safe Operation of Porterbrook Owned Rolling Stock
* Ensure vehicles are suitable for safe operation on the railway system, with due consideration to Porterbrook's lease obligations
* Review National Incident Reports (NIRs) and Porterbrook Incident Reports (PIRs) to identify appropriate remedial actions and manage the implementation of remedial actions as necessary
* Ownership of maintenance/overhaul specifications to ensure that no undue risk is impacted to the running railway
* Ensure the Porterbrook change control process is robustly applied
* Ownership of vehicle configuration, ensuring that Management of Changes (MOCs), Customer Acknowledgement Letters, Caveats and Work Orders are proactively managed to ensure vehicle configuration remains up to date
Maintenance
* Monitor Operator responsible maintenance, ensuring mandated activities are carried out in time and to the correct standard
* Support the delivery of maintenance contracts as required
* Monitor suppliers to ensure compliance with defined contractual requirements
* Monitor quality of engineering activities at suppliers' and contractors' sites, ensuring that the requirements of both Porterbrook and customers are met
* Support the Porterbrook audit plan, advising and developing scope for audits as required, manage closure of Corrective Action Requests (CARs)
* Support and monitor condition of Porterbrook rolling stock assets, provide condition reports to the Operator and inform the Fleet Asset Manager of any issues identified
* Provide support to the Fleet Asset Manager in contract negotiations as required
Customer Relations
* Build strong and effective relationships with customers
* Provide support to customers as required on issues affecting the vehicles that they lease. Ensure that these matters are appropriately prioritised by the team
* Support the re-leasing process
* Develop and lead regular user group activities as required
Enhanced Fleet Support Responsibilities
* Actively lead reliability investigations and fleet performance enhancement workstreams to improve the reliability and future leasing opportunities
* Undertake and support appropriate technical investigations into areas of poor reliability and develop appropriate remedial actions
* Actively utilise Remote Condition Monitoring when fitted to the fleet to support Reliability, Availability and Maintainability
* Development of business cases and implementation plans supporting any proposed vehicle modifications and services
* Support the delivery of unit modifications and enhancement projects
* Proactively engage with the Porterbrook innovations team and external suppliers to seek out new technology to enhance fleet performance
* To be the Porterbrook representative within the customer fleet operation liaising with representatives at all levels equally
Other Duties
* Deputise for Fleet Asset Manager as directed
* Support the Commercial Team in dealing with fleet maintenance, engineering and technical issues
* Assist in providing general engineering services to the company as and when required
Skills / Experience
General requirements are for an engineer with a rail background, who can deal with customers and contractors in a commercial environment, having in-depth knowledge of traction and rolling stock
What you'll need to have
* Railway engineering knowledge, ideally possessing or working towards Chartered Status
* Degree, HNC or equivalent in an Engineering discipline
* Engineering apprenticeship
* Knowledge of railway industry rolling stock, organisation and rail stakeholders
* Basic knowledge of contractual obligations and operating lease agreements
* Knowledge and understanding of safety cases, certification, railway risks and group standards
* Ability to understand and comment upon engineering instructions and drawings
* Knowledge and understanding of vehicle maintenance and overhaul requirements
It would be great if you also had
* Have a collaborative approach to work
* Good project planning skills
* Report writing and presentation skills
* Financial and budgeting awareness
* Conflict resolution skills
* Good organisational skills
* Good negotiation skills
* Interpersonal skills
* Computer literacy
* Willingness to travel and spend time at various customer or supplier locations
* Good understanding of maintenance optimisation techniques
* Good understanding of and experience working with Remote Condition Monitoring to realise the benefits
A great place to work
People are the heart of Porterbrook. Our close-knit team is diverse, supportive and flexible. We have a collaborative work ethic both within the company and with our customers and suppliers. In recognition of this we have been awarded:
* Investors in People Gold accreditation
* Investors in People 'We Invest in Wellbeing' Gold accreditation
* National Rail Awards 2023 Fleet Achievement of the Year
* National Rail Awards 2023 Safety Achievement of the Year
These accolades reflect the company's dedication to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees are empowered to thrive.
To learn more about why Porterbrook is a great place to work please visit our website and follow us on social media.
Our benefits
We are seeking the very best talent to join the team, and offer an excellent salary, along with bonus and benefits. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a great organisation with outstanding people and a road map for the future to grow and develop the business. Some of our benefits are listed below:
* 1.5x employer contributory pension scheme
* Financial wellbeing support
* Flexible working
* Enhanced family friendly policies
* Adoption & Shared Parental Leave benefits
* Enhanced Armed Forces policies
* Ongoing support with professional and personal development
* Long service awards
* Porterbrook Star awards
* Healthcare cash plan
* 25 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy and sell up to 5 days' additional leave
* Additional days annual leave for long service
* Season ticket loan
Should you be suitable for the role, the full benefits package will be discussed in more detail during your screening call.
Equal Opportunities
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us on our journey.
Accessibility
We're committed to helping you perform at your best throughout the recruitment process. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please get in touch with us at recruitment@porterbrook.co.uk We'll be happy to discuss how we can assist.
To apply
Please follow the link at the top of this page to send your CV and a covering email with full details of why you would be a great addition to the Porterbrook team, along with details of your current salary and notice period.
This vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.
What happens next?
Once your application has been reviewed, our recruitment team will be in contact.
Our interview process is typically two stages to ensure a thorough evaluation while providing a chance for you to showcase your skills and fit for our team. This approach allows us to engage in meaningful discussions, assess your qualifications more comprehensively, and ensure a mutual alignment with our company values. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we look forward to meeting you!
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