Rail Fleet Engineer - Maintenance & Overhaul

Manpower have partnered with Northern Irelands public transport provider to recruit a Rail Fleet Engineer who will manage asset renewal programmes covering heavy maintenance, refurbishment and overhaul across a fleet of traction and rolling stock vehicles.

Based at the Belfast rail workshop, you will oversee the engineering maintenance team to ensure work is carried out in a safe, efficient and cost effective manner.

Suitable candidates will need either HNC/ HND or above qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering along with proven experience in the rail or heavy engineering industry (working with complex vehicles/ heavy machinery).

On offer is a competitive salary package (discussed at application) and a fantastic defined benefit pension scheme, also joining a progressive employer who are making great strides in their rail division.

The Role

• Develop, produce and deliver asset renewal programmes for the heavy maintenance and overhaul of traction and rolling stock including all major sub-component overhaul
• Ensure accurate record keeping of material and labour costs for heavy maintenance and overhaul programmes
• Provide support in the development, production and delivery of a budget for the Main Workshops with a view to developing a self-accounting unit within the Engineering Division
• Line management of workshop engineering staff in line with Company and Legislative standards
• Implement and expand safety systems within the Workshops
• Management of ISO9000 Quality System
• Develop positive working relationships both internally and externally

What we are looking for:

• Qualified HNC/ HND or above in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Proven experience in the rail or heavy engineering sector with experience of maintenance on vehicles/ complex machinery
• Experience developing and managing programme budgets
• ideally experience with quality/ safety management systems and continuous improvement
• Project management experience

Interested? APPLY NOW or get in touch with Manpower to discuss this role in more detail!