Are you an experienced Fleet Engineer?

Are you looking for a new role within the rail industry?

If so, TXM Recruit are recruiting for an experienced Rolling Stock Engineers located at our two depots in Derby, East Midlands on a 3-month contract basis to drive both the technical and operational performance of our fleet. Alongside your technical expertise, you’ll take ownership of fleet performance KPIs—overseeing root cause data collection, validation, analysis, target setting, and reporting.

Key responsibilities:

• Own all Fleet Engineering activities and vehicle maintenance documentation, ensuring safety, compliance, reliability, availability, and customer outcomes.
• Set, monitor, and review KPIs for technical and safety performance, ensuring that all safety-related events are investigated and corrective actions implemented.
• Analyse statistical, technical and operational data to identify technical and performance issues, and develop solutions or mitigations to improve reliability, safety, train presentation, and asset performance.
• Manage all engineering modifications, changes, and NIRs, ensuring full compliance with regulations, correct documentation, and approval processes.
• Support depot and third-party maintainers with technical advice, coaching, and guidance, holding external teams to account for delivery to agreed standards.
• Validate and maintain the integrity of fleet performance data (MP701D/MTIN) and ensure accurate recording of defects and incidents.

What we require?

• Chartered Engineer (or working towards) with a degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years in a technical, engineering, or operational railway environment, ideally in a matrix management structure.
• Strong knowledge of rail vehicles, rolling stock systems, and industry standards.
• Experience in maintenance optimisation, engineering modifications, and performance improvement.
• Skilled in data analysis, problem-solving, and project delivery.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with rail applications such as R2, Compass, and Gemini.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and teamwork skills.
• Experience introducing new fleets of trains (desirable).

Main Details:

Job Title: Rolling Stock Engineer

Pay Rate: Negotiable (Inside IR35)

Contract: 3 Months

Location: Derby, East Midlands

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an exciting, friendly, and fast paced team, delivering essential services.

TXM Recruit is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any specific requirements or require assistance or reasonable adjustments to be made for you during the selection process due to disability or long-term health condition, we will do our best to assist you.

If you want to register your interest and apply, please contact me on the below or apply online:

Miren Chauhan

Delivery Consultant

Email: <email address removed>