Rail Fleet Asset Maintenance Manager
Salary & Benefits
- £51,500 salary
- 34 days annual leave
- Private healthcare & dental options
- Company pension scheme
- Company van
- Hybrid working (Derby 2 days, Rugby 2 days, 1 day WFH)
Location
Derby (2 days), Rugby (2 days), 1 day WFH
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Rail Fleet Asset Maintenance Engineer to take full ownership of the maintenance strategy, performance, compliance, and reliability of a fleet of 60 diesel and electric freight locomotives.
This is a hands-off, fleet engineering maintenance management role, ideal for professionals who understand the why behind maintenance, not just the how.
You will focus on asset performance, engineering decision-making, and long-term reliability improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Asset Performance & Reliability
Analyse breakdowns and recurring faults, identify root causes, and drive engineering improvements.
- Engineering Governance
Raise, manage, and track engineering change requests, dispensations, and cost justifications.
- Maintenance Planning & Oversight
Own and manage fleet maintenance plans, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
- Data & Systems Management
Maintain accurate asset records and manage data within asset management and quality systems.
- Documentation & Compliance
Ensure all inspections, maintenance activities, and non-conformities are properly recorded and closed out.
- Stakeholder Collaboration
Work closely with engineering, procurement, stores, and operations teams.
- Continuous Improvement
Identify and implement improvements to enhance reliability and optimise maintenance processes.
What You’ll Need
- 7+ years’ experience managing fleet assets, rolling stock, or heavy machinery
- Strong understanding of:
- Asset lifecycle management
- Fault finding & root cause analysis
- Maintenance planning & reliability
- Experience with asset management or quality systems (e.g. Q-Pulse or similar)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and organisational ability
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Engineering
- Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable
- Background in rail, heavy plant, aerospace, or military sectors
- Health & Safety qualifications
- Experience in engineering change control processes
Why Join Us?
This is your opportunity to step into a strategic engineering role, where you will move beyond hands-on maintenance and take ownership of fleet performance.
You’ll directly influence reliability, drive engineering decisions, and play a key role in the long-term success of a critical freight fleet.
Apply Now
Take the next step in your engineering career and make a real impact on fleet performance and operational excellence. #ENG1
