Reliability and Maintenance Continuous Improvement Engineer

What you’ll do:

You’ll lead the charge in reducing asset failure risk across our mainline operations by introducing cutting-edge maintenance strategies—some of which may be brand new to the rail industry. Your work will directly enhance the reliability, availability and performance of our DRS vehicles.

From analysing fleet data and identifying trends to driving root cause investigations and implementing preventative measures, you’ll be the go-to expert for technical reliability. You’ll also be a key voice in our reliability forums, presenting insights and influencing decisions that shape the future of our fleet.

Qualifications & Experience:

HNC or higher in a relevant engineering discipline
Working towards or holding membership with a professional engineering body
Proven experience with T&RS, MAXIMO, Power BI, TOPS, and SAGE

Knowledge & Skills:

Strong grasp of FMEA, ALARP, cost-benefit analysis, and reliability methodologies

Deep understanding of maintenance regimes and data visualisation
Analytical mindset with a proactive, self-driven approach
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

You’ll be responsible for:

Leading reliability improvement projects from concept to delivery
Producing transparent reports on efficiency, reliability and productivity
Managing cross-functional teams and external partners
Driving KPI development, MTIN/MTBF calculations, and trend analysis
Acting as a key contact for external stakeholders and customers
Supporting technical investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Collaboration is key

You’ll work closely with teams across Engineering Production, Performance, Control, Supply and Technical—as well as external freight and train operating companies. Your ability to build relationships and influence across all levels will be critical to your success.