Fleet Engineer

Fleet Engineer to support the technical management of our CAF Urbos 3 tram fleet ensuring safe, dependable and high-performing services for our communities.

This isn't your everyday engineering role. It's a unique opportunity to take ownership of fleet performance and reliability at a critical point in our journey.

As our Fleet Engineer, you'll be responsible for:

- Leading the day-to-day technical management of the tram fleet.

- Taking ownership of fleet safety, performance and reliability.

- Ensuring in-service failures are reported, investigated, tracked and resolved.

- Analysing fleet data to identify trends, prevent failures and drive continuous improvement.

- Enhancing the fleet maintenance regime, including instructions, procedures and associated documents.

- Managing tram modification and enhancement projects.

- Overseeing the fleet risk register and contributing to risk management strategies.

- Building strong working relationships with the vehicle manufacturer and system OEMs.

- Providing flexible support - including occasional evenings, nights and weekends where needed., Critical timing - You'll play a key role in supporting our 3GT fleet through a period of network expansion and operational growth.

5+ years' experience in a technical engineering role.

- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across complex mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

- Experience working with rolling stock in a depot environment.

- Background in one or more of: reliability improvement, maintenance optimisation, or engineering change/modifications.

- In-depth knowledge of rolling stock systems and technologies.

- Familiarity with rail industry standards, ideally those relevant to light rail.

Salary: £56,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits!

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Benefits: Free Travel on Trams & NX Buses (for you and your partner) + MML Pension + 23 Days Holiday (plus Bank Holidays)

Help shape the future of tram engineering in the West Midlands!

At Midland Metro Ltd, we're powering the future of sustainable transport in the West Midlands and we're growing!

As our network expands into Dudley and beyond, we're investing in a smarter, more reliable and more responsive tram fleet. That's where you come in.