Fleet Reliability Engingeer - Aylesbury, United Kingdom - DB Arriva

DB Arriva

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Aylesbury, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The purpose of the Fleet Reliability Engineer is to use practical and technical skills to review and investigate reliability issues affecting fleet performance and develop solutions within the Engineering function to drive improvements that meet Chiltern Railways performance targets.

In this role you will work with the Fleet Performance Analyst to lead the development of solutions for identified defect/failure trends through the use of modifications, new technologies and processes.

Provide technical support to Production and Fleet Technical Services departments, including front line Skilled Service staff.

Investigate and understand the root cause of trending or developing reliability concerns using practical hands on methods, technical expertise and available technology.

Develop short term and long terms solutions to improve fleet reliability.

Support the root cause analysis process.

Use diagnostic software to identify faults with various train systems.

Work closely with the Senior Fleet Performance Manager to help identify and manage performance improvement initiatives.

Work closely with the Fleet Performance Analyst to review performance data, establish performance trends and help develop the required investigation and preventative work streams.

Work with the Fleet Technical Services team to understand performance risks and possible solutions and assist where necessary to provide supporting data for the business case.

To assist the Fleet delay attribution process to ensure that fleet delays are appropriately challenged and attributed with correctly defined root causes.

Recognised Mechanical/Electrical Engineering apprenticeship / Level 3 NVQ or equivalent in electrical or mechanical engineering

Experience in a train maintenance role, or a role maintaining similar assets

Highly motivated and proactive who can work both independently and as part of a team, with excellent technical skills.

Strong ability to read and understand electrical schematics

Experience of mechanical and electrical fault finding and repairs and able to work under own initiative

At Chiltern, we work in an environment where diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a culture of respect, challenge and innovation - with excellent opportunities for growth and development.

Our benefits include:

All active staff and their eligible partners/dependants are entitled to free standard class leisure travel on Chiltern Railways, Cross Country, Arriva Rail London, Grand Central and NEXUS
Active staff are also entitled to residential and duty standard class travel on all of the above services
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Arriva Village access to online benefits and discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Plan

Physio Line

We offer complementary 24hour physio for everyone

Health Shield

Health Shield
provides an affordable healthcare cash plan offering a wide variety of benefits including dental, optical, and physiotherapy

Eye Care
You're entitled to free eye tests and if you need glasses for computer use we will pay up to £80.00 towards your lenses and frames
We offer 25 days annual leave as well as statutory holidays
Flexible working

Support

Peer Support, Samaritans, and Railway Chaplains

At Arriva we acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success.