National Fleet Performance Engineer

Salary scale: £34,000 - £35,000 per annum

Closing date: 6 May 2026

What is the purpose of this job?  

This is a member and wider stakeholder facing role assisting Passenger Train Operator members in improving the performance of rolling stock.

This is achieved by leading and driving change and improvement by working with members and stakeholders to identify and implement fleet reliability improvement initiatives and promulgating industry best practice.

What can I expect to do in this job?  

This isn’t an exhaustive list, but things you can expect to lead and be involved with include:

• Developing and delivering a rolling two‑year programme of work for the Fleet Reliability Focus Forum (ReFocus), aligned to member and industry priorities.
• Working with train operators, ROSCOs and suppliers to identify, lead and implement fleet reliability improvement initiatives.
• Facilitating and supporting technical meetings, workshops and fleet visits, including chairing sessions where appropriate.
• Maintaining and updating the Fleet Management Good Practice Guide (The Twenty Point Plan), ensuring it reflects emerging industry good practice.
• Collating, analysing and publishing national fleet performance and reliability data, enabling comparison across vehicle classes.
• Arranging, chairing and providing secretariat support to industry User Groups, including CAF New Trains, QSK‑19, LeadMind, ASDO and Class 15X.
• Developing and managing the ReFocus business plan and budget, highlighting risks or issues where required.
• Line managing a Year Placement Engineer, supporting development and providing a positive learning environment.
• Providing support to the National Fleet Performance Manager as required.