Overview

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Brief Description: Route Services is a division of Network Rail that provides the Routes with services so they can help Network Rail deliver a better railway for a better Britain. We support the Routes with a myriad of services and supplies they need to maintain and operate the railway. To learn more, please watch our video. This role sits within Supply Chain Operations (SCO), an area of the business which supplies and delivers the logistics, materials, components, rail and road fleet that enable the maintenance and renewal of the railway. SCO keeps the materials, machinery and components required by its customers moving - making sure they are on-site when needed so work can go ahead as planned and on schedule. Watch our video.

About the role

You will deliver all fleet engineering activities for the fleet to make sure it is fit-for-purpose and compliant with relevant legislation and standards. This role will be working on the High Output ballast cleaning systems. You will also deliver fleet engineering works which support the continuous improvement of the fleet and enhance capabilities which meet business objectives of the customer.

Key Accountabilities

1. Provide specialist input to the sourcing and delivery of maintenance, repair, modification and overhaul of fleet assets to ensure they are fit-for-purpose and can safely deliver customer requirements.
2. Provide specialist input to the production of engineering specifications and contract negotiations for maintenance, modification, renewal and construction of fleet assets to meet customer's emerging business needs.
3. Identify potential modifications to the fleet assets to improve performance, capability, efficiency and service delivery. Manage the development of business cases and all engineering deliverables necessary to demonstrate compliance with commercial and engineering policy.
4. Develop and implement engineering management systems which are compliant with relevant legislation, company and industry standards.
5. Provide technical input to contract management, monitor KPIs and implementation of corrective actions.
6. Maintain positive relations with customers, suppliers, and between key internal departments.
7. Identify and manage the resolution of engineering issues, prioritisation of tasks and, where necessary, escalate where they have the potential to impact on service delivery.
8. Provide specialist input to the development and implementation of the engineering management strategy for the fleet, including maintenance, overhaul, improvements, spares and value engineering. Lead audit programs and local investigations as required.
9. Maintain own competence and development plan to support fleet engineering management.
10. As required by the business, attend incidents, support or provide the lead for operational fleet support.
11. Support the development of other engineers within the fleet community by mentoring / coaching.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• HNC/HND or equivalent qualifications or demonstrate equivalent experience (Level 4/5)
• Substantial experience in a relevant engineering area
• Sound knowledge of relevant policies and standards
• An understanding of safety management systems and risk assessment techniques

Desirable

• Degree in a relevant subject (Level 6)
• Incorporated Engineer or Chartered Engineer
• Project management experience and awareness of project management techniques
• Railway industry experience

Additional information

Are you ready to make a difference in people's lives? At Network Rail, we connect passengers and freight customers, ensuring safe and efficient transportation across the country. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and invite applications from all backgrounds. We encourage flexible working and provide reasonable adjustments to support candidates through the application and interview process. This opportunity is being advertised internally and externally. The role is permanent with locations including York Holgate, Crewe, Sandiacre or Milton Keynes. Hours are up to 35 per week with hybrid working (3 days in the office) and travel to sites and suppliers as required. Flexible working can be considered. Salary range: £43,588 to £51,719 per annum, depending on skills and experience. Closing date: 23 September 2025. Late applicants will not be accepted.

How to apply (External): You will need to complete a supporting statement addressing how you meet the essential criteria, please include this with your CV in one document. Applicants who do not complete this statement will not be shortlisted. See attached guide for how to complete the Supporting Statement. If you cannot access the guide, please contact us and we will send you a copy. Click 'Apply now' to submit your application.