Systems Engineer

We’re looking for an experienced engineer to support maintenance, overhaul, and project activities at the Manchester Traincare Centre (TCC). This role involves reviewing technical documentation, developing procedures, supporting fault diagnosis, and providing expert advice across teams. You’ll also help drive continuous improvement, liaise with suppliers, and ensure high standards in safety, performance, and cost-efficiency.

 

We’ll look to you for:

Review technical documentation supplied to the TCC by WCML Engineering or the customer.
Prepare and issue local technical procedures and documentation.
Prepare local technical briefs.
Provide engineering advice and project support to the Projects Manager
Assist in the development of T&RS training material.
Provide engineering advice and project support to the Production Teams and Workshop Team
Provide engineering advice and project support to the TCC Management Team.
Assist the Commercial Manager/Central Materials Team and Central sales and tendering team during the tendering process.
Attend contract review meetings as required.
Assist in the identification of tooling.
Assist in the identification of materials and advise on stock levels and usage.
Assist in the development and continuous improvement of the maintenance regime in order optimise vehicle performance and cost effectiveness.
Assist in the development and continuous improvement of the maintenance regime in order optimize the performance and cost effectiveness of all T&RS equipment overhauled/repair.
Liaise with suppliers, contractors, and specialist engineers as necessary to resolve technical problems.
Ensure that a library of controlled documentation is maintained to support the maintenance of all T&RS maintained.
Ensure that a library of controlled documentation is maintained to support the overhaul/repair of T&RS equipment.
Undertake projects or tasks as requested by the Project Manager.
Assist the Production Department with fault diagnosis and other technical incidents.
Participate in regular technical meetings with the customer, and WCML Engineering.
Carry out product audits as per the audit schedule.
Carry out technical investigations and where necessary produce relevant reports.
Produce workflow project plans for maintenance and overhaul tasks undertaken.

 

All about you:

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role;

Minimum of a HNC (or equivalent experience) in an Engineering field.
IT skills – competent user of Personal Computer, including office packages, e-mail, Internet.
Good communication, verbal and written, report writing and organisational skills.
Technical knowledge of relevant Traction and Rolling Stock.
Knowledge and understanding of Network Rail Rules and Regulations.
Excellent organisational and planning skills.
Knowledge of Rail industry IT systems, SAP, COSHH Ravers, Trust and Gemini.

 

 

Things you’ll enjoy:

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career.

 

You’ll also:

Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
Contribute to innovative projects
Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

 

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

 

What we offer:

We offer a highly competitive remuneration package, 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday. Contributed healthcare, life assurance, an excellent company-contributed pension scheme, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.

 

Equal opportunity statement:

 

Railway Executives is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.

As a ‘Disability Confident’ employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

 

Apply by: 21st April.

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