Rail Reliability Engineer — Flexible Hours & Impactful Maintenance

Balfour; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm is seeking a Reliability Engineer to provide maintenance on on-track machines. The ideal candidate has experience in heavy plant engineering and mechanical systems, with knowledge of Plasser and Matisa machinery being highly desirable. This role offers excellent benefits including flexible working, 25 days annual leave, and commitment to health, safety, and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible working (up to 40% remote)

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy plant, rail, or similar environments.
• Ability to read complex engineering drawings.
• Commitment to health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into faults and failures.
• Perform fault diagnosis on hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Develop preventative maintenance schedules.
• Provide technical expertise and training.

Skills

Multi-Skilled Engineering

Hydraulic and Electrical Systems Knowledge

Fault Diagnosis

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

NVQ Level 3/4

HNC/HND

Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics)

Tools

Plasser Rail Machinery

Matisa Rail Machinery

Job description

A leading construction and engineering firm is seeking a Reliability Engineer to provide maintenance on on-track machines. The ideal candidate has experience in heavy plant engineering and mechanical systems, with knowledge of Plasser and Matisa machinery being highly desirable. This role offers excellent benefits including flexible working, 25 days annual leave, and commitment to health, safety, and inclusion.