Project Engineer (Rail Vehicle Heavy Maintenance)

A superb permanent opportunity has arisen to support a major new Class 319 C4 project at the Arriva TrainCare depot in Crewe. If you’ve got proven heavy maintenance project engineering experience and would love to get involved, keep reading…

Who will I be working with?

Arriva TrainCare (ATC) is an independent rolling stock maintenance and refurbishment business based in Crewe, with depots across 5 locations in the UK. The successful, rapidly evolving organisation, is going through a massive transformation at real pace, with a strong order book for 2018 and beyond. ATC is part of Arriva, which is part of the Deutsche Bahn group, one of the largest transport services organisations in Europe, employing over 55,900 people and delivering more than 1.5 billion passenger journeys across 15 European countries every year.

You’ll be part of a professional team with these core behaviours at heart;

• One Arriva - We work as one team, ‘together we are Arriva’;
• Great customer experience - We keep our customers happy every day;
• Doing the right thing - We look after our customers, colleagues and the environment, and always put safety first;
• Thinking beyond - We are curious and inspired to think beyond today for an even bigger and better Arriva tomorrow.

What will the role of Project Engineer entail?

You will be responsible for project engineering all aspects of the Class 319 C4 project. You’ll create both heavy maintenance block cards and work instructions, as well as the project work breakdown structure (WBS). Your duties will include but not be limited to:

• Working closely with the Project Team to ensure the timely resolution of material or obsolescence issues
• Creating and maintaining Microsoft Project plans
• Supporting the Project Manager in the presentation of KPIs and contract related information
• Managing the interaction and delivery of services from colleagues to ensure the timely delivery of projects
• Driving continuous improvement innovations
• Ensuring working locations are fit for purpose and compliant with standards

What will I need to be considered for this Project Engineer vacancy?

• Proven experience within heavy maintenance project engineering, ideally with C4 and EMU experience
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings to provide technical solutions
• Excellent IT skills with a good working knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Project and Excel
• Fantastic communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop effective internal and external working relationships
• Full UK driving licence

Although not essential, a relevant Engineering qualification and/or professional membership of IMechE / IET, and people management training would be highly advantageous for the role.

What will I receive in return?

Salary: £34,012 per annum

Attractive Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays per annum, pension, healthcare cover, Arriva Travel Pass, Cycle to Work scheme, Arriva Village retailer discount scheme, and childcare vouchers.

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Crewe (Cheshire)

Arriva is committed to diversity, if you’re good and meet the essential criteria outlined above, you’re welcome. Please include a cover letter upon submitting your CV.

All applications to be submitted online, and strictly no agency calls or agency CV submissions.

This Project Engineer vacancy is advertised by JVP Jobs on behalf of the employer Arriva TrainCare.

Please note that JVP is an advertising company NOT a recruitment agency, therefore all applications will be reviewed directly by the employer Arriva TrainCare, and should they wish to progress your application further, they will be in contact with you.

PLEASE NOTE: By clicking apply on this site, you will automatically be redirected to the Deutsche Bahn Group / Arriva TrainCare website, where you will be required to complete an online application form.