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Fleet Asset Engineer

Job Posted: 14 hours ago

Salary: £ 51,500 - 51,501 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Derby

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Rail Fleet Asset Maintenance Manager
  
 Salary & Benefits
  
£51,500 salary 
34 days annual leave 
Private healthcare & dental options 
Company pension scheme 
Company van 
Hybrid working (Derby 2 days, Rugby 2 days, 1 day WFH)  Location
 Derby (2 days), Rugby (2 days), 1 day WFH
  
 About the Role
  
 We are seeking an experienced Rail Fleet Asset Maintenance Engineer to take full ownership of the maintenance strategy, performance, compliance, and reliability of a fleet of 60 diesel and electric freight locomotives.
  
 This is a hands-off, fleet engineering maintenance management role, ideal for professionals who understand the why behind maintenance, not just the how.
  
 You will focus on asset performance, engineering decision-making, and long-term reliability improvement.
  
 Key Responsibilities
  
Asset Performance & Reliability
 Analyse breakdowns and recurring faults, identify root causes, and drive engineering improvements. 
Engineering Governance
 Raise, manage, and track engineering change requests, dispensations, and cost justifications. 
Maintenance Planning & Oversight
 Own and manage fleet maintenance plans, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards. 
Data & Systems Management
 Maintain accurate asset records and manage data within asset management and quality systems. 
Documentation & Compliance
 Ensure all inspections, maintenance activities, and non-conformities are properly recorded and closed out. 
Stakeholder Collaboration
 Work closely with engineering, procurement, stores, and operations teams. 
Continuous Improvement
 Identify and implement improvements to enhance reliability and optimise maintenance processes.  What You'll Need
  
7+ years' experience managing fleet assets, rolling stock, or heavy machinery 
Strong understanding of:  
Asset lifecycle management 
Fault finding & root cause analysis 
Maintenance planning & reliability   
Experience with asset management or quality systems (e.g. Q-Pulse or similar) 
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
Excellent communication and organisational ability 
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Engineering 
Full UK Driving Licence  Desirable
  
Background in rail, heavy plant, aerospace, or military sectors 
Health & Safety qualifications 
Experience in engineering change control processes  Why Join Us?
  
 This is your opportunity to step into a strategic engineering role, where you will move beyond hands-on maintenance and take ownership of fleet performance.
 You'll directly influence reliability, drive engineering decisions, and play a key role in the long-term success of a critical freight fleet.
  
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 Take the next step in your engineering career and make a real impact on fleet performance and operational excellence.  #ENG1

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