Job Description

Salary

48,000.00 - 62,000.00

Location

Crewe - Gresty Bridge

This is a temporary

,

full time vacancy that will close in 5 days at 23:59 BST.

The vacancy
Fleet Engineer


Location - Crewe


Department: Rail Division



6 Month secondment opportunity


Purpose of the Role


To lead the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of DRS fleet assets. As a Fleet Engineer, you'll be the technical heartbeat of our rolling stock operations--providing expert guidance, fault resolution, and engineering insight to ensure our locomotives, coaching stock, and wagons perform at their best, 24/7.


Key Responsibilities


Technical Leadership & Support

Act as the first point of contact for traincrew technical queries and fault rectification. Direct technical riding staff and support depot teams during exams, repairs, and riding duties. Maintain and grow deep technical knowledge of all DRS fleets. Monitor on-board telemetry systems and analyse system downloads to identify and resolve faults. Ensure rolling stock is operated safely and in line with engineering standards.

Systems & Data Management

Update TOPS and other industry systems as required. Log defects in the maintenance management system and ensure resolution before release into service. Liaise with DRS depots, Field Support Engineers, and control rooms to manage breakdowns and reduce defect levels. Create and maintain KPIs as directed by the Fleet Manager.

Communication & Coordination

Provide initial out-of-hours engineering contact and escalate issues appropriately. Demonstrate excellent coordination and communication via phone and email.

Culture & Values


Live and promote our guiding principles:

Freedom - Empower people to perform. Helpfulness - Collaborate and support each other and our customers. Drive - Be confident, curious, and innovative.

? General & Regulatory Responsibilities

Comply with the Official Secrets Act 1911 and 1989. Adhere to all company rules, standards, and procedures including those related to security, safety, and training. Promote and embody company values and behaviours. Undertake reasonable duties aligned with your skills and grade.

Role Dimensions

Budget Responsibility: Accountable TBC, in line with approval processes. Employee Base: ~700 regionally based. Team Size: Approx. 9 Direct Reports: None

Key Relationships

Rail Division Senior Team NTS Colleagues NDA & NDA Group Commercial Customers & Suppliers UK Government Organisations Regulators and External Stakeholders

What You'll Bring


Qualifications

HNC (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline or time-served apprentice

Experience

Railway control and operations methodology System download analysis (Class 68/88) Maximo proficiency On-depot locomotive maintenance Working with NR and TOCs Use of TOPS / R2 or equivalent systems

Knowledge

Rail industry expertise Class 68/88 technical knowledge Delay attribution processes VMIs and Technical Bulletins

Skills & Attributes

Task prioritisation and multitasking Strong oral and written communication Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills Resilience under pressure Negotiation and fault-finding skills Data accuracy and attention to detail Proactive problem-solving mindset IT proficiency: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Training

Core: PTS, Fire, Manual Handling Systems: TOPS, Q-Pulse, Maximo On-the-job: Concession training, technical development Technical: Axle bearing, report writing

Additional Info

Security Level: CTC/SC Travel: Willing and able to travel Flexibility: Required to meet business needs

The company

We are the leading global provider of safe, secure and reliable nuclear transport solutions that make the world safer and more sustainable.


As part of the UK's Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, we support the largest environmental restoration programme in Europe, and we use our specialist transport and logistics expertise to help customers and partners around the world solve their own complex challenges.

Benefits

Attractive

salary

Fantastic

pension scheme

Training and

development

Generous

leave entitlements

Flexible

working

Healthcare

scheme