Reliability Engineer

Derby
11 months ago
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Job title: Reliability Engineer
Job location: Derby
Hours per week: Days 40 hours
Shifts: Monday to Friday
Industries considered: Rolling Stock, HGV, Plant, Agricultural Engineering, Aviation, Defence
RAF, REME, Army, Navy, Marine, Avionics, and Process Engineering
Disciplines considered: Electrical Technician, Diesel Engine Fitter, Mechanical Engineer,
Mechanic, HGV Technician, Aircraft Engineer, Marine Engineer, Maintenance Fitter, and
Breakdown Engineer
Position Summary:
The Fleet Reliability Engineer would be responsible for providing technical support and
expertise on all aspects of Reliability of the fleet.
This would include creating maintenance plans, management of fleet specific reliability, growth
plans, analysis of data and identifying required actions.
Applicants would be expected to complete the following:

  • Technical analysis and reporting
  • Root cause analysis
  • Drive and develop procedures
  • Support technical review meetings
  • Work flexibly with a maintenance team
  • Ensure FRACAS is prioritised within actions and plans
  • Detailed report writing
  • Spot and report trends
    Person Profile/Experience:
  • Previous Rolling Stock experience would be preferred.
  • In depth fault finding and root cause analysis is essential.
  • Knowledge of Diesel Engines is preferred.
    Qualifications:
    Must have minimum of NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in an Engineering or Electrical or Mechanical
    disciplines
    Contact Details:
    (url removed)
    (phone number removed)
    PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS AN DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TEST
    BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION (this is standard procedure on Rail depots)
    Please note due to the volume of applications, we can only commit to contact those candidates
    we deem suitable for the position. However, we may retain your details and contact you in the
    future should suitable positions arise

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