Engineering Manager

3 days ago

Derby Derbyshire, United Kingdom East Midlands Railway Full time

We are proud to be at East Midlands Railway (EMR). We are passionate about keeping people safe, delighting our customers, doing the right thing and putting customers at the heart of our sustainable railway for the East Midlands. We have an exciting opportunity to join #TeamEMR as a Fleet Engineering Manager .
At EMR we want to proactively embrace diversity across our workforce and recognise that we are under-represented in terms of females and ethnic minority groups. we welcome applications from those that identify with these groups to better represent our communities.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to take charge of all our Fleet Engineering activities, ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of our fleets. This critical role will lead the Fleet Technical Services Fleet Engineering team, driving the efficiency and effectiveness of vehicle maintenance approach, delivering expert technical support to our production teams and 3rd party maintenance providers alike, and identifying and implementing vehicle improvements that enhance safety, reduce costs, and improve maintainability.

Line management of the Fleet Engineering team
Own all Fleet Engineering activities and vehicle maintenance documentation
Ensure EMR’s fleets meet safety, reliability, availability, and customer performance standards
Provide professional engineering support to EMR Production via effective maintenance documentation
Ensure compliance with all standards and regulatory requirements
Lead and manage engineering elements of fleet projects through the Engineering Change process
Plan long-term resource requirements to support strategic engineering changes
Support the day to day operation of the Regional Fleets
Promote and implement innovation across the Fleet Function, integrating best practices and digital solutions
Deputise for Head of Fleet when required

We’re seeking a forward-thinking engineering leader with a strong technical background and proven leadership capability. Chartered Engineer status (Electrical or Mechanical)
Strong knowledge of railway standards, legislation, and regulatory requirements
Analytical thinking with the ability to interpret data and apply the right corrective actions

As well as a competitive salary, we’ll also offer you :
~ An excellent defined benefit Railway pension scheme
~32 days’ holiday in the first 2 years; Free First Class duty travel on the EMR network
~ Free standard leisure travel on the EMR network and Train Operating Companies under Transport UK & LNER and 75% discount on national leisure travel (inc partner and dependants)
~ Friends and Family discounted tickets on the EMR network
~ Various training opportunities
~ Employee benefits portal with access to generous discounts, Cycle 2 Work Scheme …and many more


This position is based in Derby, but we've adopted a flexible hybrid working model that creates the opportunity to work in your own way at home but also provides great spaces for in-person collaboration.

We are open minded to applications from people who wish to have flexible working. Submit your online application form and upload your CV.

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