Fleet Engineer
Make your mark with Colas Rail UK
At Colas Rail, differences matter. Join a team where being your authentic self is respected, encouraged, and vital to our success. At Colas Rail you'll be at home. You'll be welcomed into an inclusive team where there's a role for every talent - and a close-knit, familial culture. You will also get the opportunity to help us transform transportation, set new standards, and dare to be different.
This is true because...
- We value everyone as part of the same team.
- We treat everyone as equals - and everyone is approachable, from the CEO down.
- We put you in control of your career to lead and grow in any way you want.
- We have a culture of care, from safe working environments to diversity and inclusion.
- We're renowned for innovation, adopting new ideas, and daring to be different.
- We are building a more sustainable future and our projects impact infrastructure for generations.
About Us
Step into the world of Colas Rail, where a century of expertise merges with a daring spirit to shape the future of rail infrastructure.
At Colas Rail, we deliver transport solutions for sustainable mobility. We are a leading rail infrastructure business with on track plant and freight capabilities. As a subsidiary of the Colas Group, we are part of over a hundred years' experience in delivering major innovations across our sector. Every day, thousands of trains run on tracks built, designed, or maintained by Colas Rail.
Leading by our values
Our Care, Share and Dare values are at the heart of everything we do. These values feed into our main strategies and accompany us daily in realising our ambitions.
We care for our employees' well-being and safety, fostering a culture of inclusivity and support.
We share a passion for excellence, celebrating achievements and nurturing talent.
We dare to push boundaries, embracing challenges and driving innovation in every endeavour.
Even if you don't meet every requirement, please don't rule yourself out, we still encourage you to apply if your skills, values, and experience align to the role.
Purpose of the role
Lead a dedicated team in the maintenance and development of our fleet. This role is responsible for all aspects of engineering compliance and fleet development for either our Network Rail owned miller or grinder fleet. As part of a small team of Fleet Engineers, you'll be on the front line, improving reliability, making pivotal changes to maintenance instructions, and pioneering innovations to guarantee seamless delivery for our customers.
Key Responsibilities
Fleet Engineering and Maintenance:
- Ensure engineering compliance and vehicle availability through planned maintenance and adherence to relevant standards.
- Develop and manage a lifecycle strategy for the rail vehicles in your fleet.
- Track and manage the lifecycle of strategic components and assets.
- Collaborate with the Maintenance Manager to build and manage outage plans from start to finish.
Innovation and Improvement:
- Promote and implement innovation within the team by following Network Rail's Engineering Change Procedures.
- Lead the review, optimization, and amendment of vehicle maintenance instructions, including task-based risk assessments.
- Support business unit initiatives for reliability and best practices.
Compliance and Reporting:
- Support internal and external audits and promptly address any issues raised.
- Ensure all fault reporting is completed accurately using the Fleet Asset Management System (FAMS).
- Provide engineering expertise for contract and tender submissions.
- Follow all Lifesaving rules and relevant policies and procedures
- As you will expect the organisation may change from time to time and you will be expected to meet the operational requirements.
- Any other reasonable duties as required from time to time.
Person Specification
• Driven and Proactive: A self-starter who is dynamic, tenacious, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Effective Communicator: Able to clearly and confidently communicate with colleagues, management, and external organizations.
• Commercially Aware: Highly adaptable with a strong understanding of business needs.
• Influential: A natural relationship-builder who can effectively influence others to achieve key results.
Required Experience & Qualifications:
• Engineering Background: An HNC/D or higher in an engineering discipline is required. You should have extensive experience as a rail vehicle fleet engineer, with a strong background in maintenance, reliability, overhaul, and refurbishment.
• Professional Membership: Member of a professional engineering body, ideally with Incorporated status or higher.
• Rail Industry Expertise: A deep understanding of rail vehicle engineering, maintenance, the rail operating environment, and Railway Group Standards.
Technical Skills & Responsibilities:
• Technical Expertise: Experienced in compliance, asset management, and implementing change control procedures.
• Safety & Financial Acumen: A solid grasp of safety legislation, corporate safety procedures, and cost control management.
• Operational Support: Able to provide on-call engineering support and deputize for the Head of Engineering as required.
What We Offer
• Competitive Salary
• 34 days Annual Leave
• Industry leading Life Assurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme
• Pension Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Long Service Award
• Season Ticket Loan
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we actively seek to create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Regardless of background, disability, age, race, religion, or gender, everyone is welcome at Colas Rail.
We strive to promote equity and eliminate discrimination, actively seeking to create a workforce reflective of communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, offering flexible and inclusive adjustments to the interview process.
We are proudly part of the Disability Confidence Scheme, and as such we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme if you meet the minimum requirements.
Join us in making a positive impact! Apply and be part of a team that values diversity and embraces unique perspectives.
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