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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Vehicle Maintenance Instructions development, maintenance optimisation, and risk assessment within the rail industry, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and effective asset management.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Vehicle Maintenance Instructions DevelopmentMaintenance OptimisationReliability Centred Maintenance (RCM)Railway Safety RegulationsAsset Management Systems
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Hard Skills
Rolling Stock MaintenanceMaintenance Procedures DevelopmentTechnical Instructions ReviewMaintenance SchedulingRisk AssessmentContinuous Improvement MethodologiesAnalytical Problem-SolvingStakeholder Management
Soft Skills
CollaborationCommunication
Tools & Technologies
Maintenance Management SystemsAsset Management Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
HNCHNDOccupational Risk Assessor Qualification
Industry Keywords
Entity in Charge of Maintenance (ECM)5SLean PrinciplesVisual Management Techniques
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the development, review and continuous improvement of Vehicle Maintenance Instructions (VMIs), ensuring maintenance activities are safe, compliant and operationally efficient
- Manage and maintain fleet maintenance schedules, star charts and associated asset management records, ensuring documentation remains accurate and up to date
- Drive maintenance optimisation initiatives that improve fleet reliability, reduce downtime and support increased train availability
- Collaborate with engineering teams, depot operations, suppliers and international maintenance locations to ensure maintenance plans are practical and consistently delivered
- Support the development, selection and implementation of specialised tooling, equipment and maintenance methods
- Lead continuous improvement workshops and process reviews using methodologies such as 5S, Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) and visual management techniques
- Conduct maintenance risk assessments, identify hazards and ensure appropriate mitigations are implemented in line with safety and regulatory requirements
- Provide engineering support through participation in the on-call rota and contribute to maintenance change management activities
Requirements
What you’ll need- HNC, HND or degree-level qualification in Engineering or a related technical discipline
- 5+ years' experience in rolling stock maintenance, with strong hands-on knowledge of rail vehicle systems and maintenance practices
- Proven experience developing, reviewing or improving maintenance procedures, technical instructions or maintenance schedules
- Strong understanding of maintenance optimisation, reliability improvement and continuous improvement methodologies such as RCM, 5S or Lean principles
- Knowledge of railway safety regulations, risk assessment processes and Entity in Charge of Maintenance (ECM) requirements
- Experience working with maintenance management and asset management systems to manage technical documentation and maintenance records
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across engineering and operational teams
- Occupational Risk Assessor qualification or experience in undertaking maintenance-related risk assessments would be advantageous
Benefits
Comp & perks- Travel benefits that can be used for both work and play including 75% off underground network from Day 1
- Competitive defined benefit pension scheme
- Free Eurostar tickets
- Discounted Eurostar tickets for friends and family
- Ongoing training and development
- Free, confidential support via our Employee Assistance Programme
- Peer-to-Peer support from trained Mental Health First Aiders/Personne de Confiance
- Lots of other exclusive deals, discounts and perks