Rail Fleet Maintenance Engineer

Location: Derby 2 days, Rugby 2 days and 1 day working from home
Salary: GBP51,500 + Competitive Benefits

About the Role:
This is an exciting opportunity for a mechanical or multi-skilled engineer from a heavy plant, rail, marine, aircraft, military, or agricultural machinery background to transition into a hands-off, office-based role as a Fleet Asset Manager within the Engineering team.

As a Fleet Asset Manager, you will manage a fleet of 60 diesel and electric locomotives used for freight operations.

Your key responsibility is to ensure the safety, compliance, and performance of these assets.

This role is not hands-on , making it ideal for someone looking to step away from the tools and into an engineering management position.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee fleet maintenance activities , ensuring all work is completed to the highest standard.
Review and close preventive maintenance paperwork before locomotive release.
Manage fleet planning and stock control , ensuring necessary materials are available.
Implement engineering system improvements and monitor fleet condition .
Work closely with production, buying, and stores teams to maintain operational efficiency.
Attend meetings and participate in on-call duty (1 in every 10 weeks, remote support only).
Ensure engineering compliance and safety standards are met across the fleet.
Take full ownership of fleet performance , ensuring maximum availability.
Raise Engineering Bulletins, which may include updates on maintenance procedures, new safety measures, or urgent repairs that need to be addressed.
Dispensations, and Change Requests when required, if a locomotive part is unavailable and an alternative needs to be used, a dispensation may be issued to allow its use under specified conditions.
Be health & safety-focused , ideally holding a relevant H&S qualification.

What We re Looking For :
NVQ Level 3+ in an Engineering discipline (essential).
7+ years of experience in heavy machinery, asset management, or fleet maintenance.
Excellent IT skills , comfortable using engineering & asset management software .
Strong communication & organisational skills with attention to detail.
Experience in logistics, plant maintenance, or asset management .
Health & Safety knowledge , with relevant qualifications preferred.
Full UK driving licence and ability to commute between Rugby & Derby .
Ability to work independently , self-learn, and take initiative.
Ex-military candidates are highly desirable for this role.

Benefits Package :

Competitive Salary of GBP51,500
34 Days Annual Leave
Optional Private Healthcare & Dental Plan
Company Pension Scheme
Various perks & employee benefits
Hybrid Working 1 day per week from home
Company Van


Additional Requirements :
Full DBS & Security Clearance Check
Medical & Drug Testing
Full UK driving Licence
Full UK Right to work in the UK for security clearance purposes


Why Join Us?
If you're a skilled engineer with experience in heavy machinery, asset management, or fleet management , and you're looking for a role where you can step off the tools and into engineering management , this could be the perfect role for you!

Apply now and take the next step in your engineering career!