Job Description

Fleet Performance Engineer (Electrical)
Liverpool | £550 per day | 12 months

The Situation:

Ford & Stanley Interim have partnered with one of the UK’s largest train operating companies on a fleet performance improvement project. We are seeking an experienced electrically biased Fleet Performance Engineer who has experience with ageing electrical systems to bridge the gap between the rolling stock workshop and the technical department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead technical investigations into electrical and traction system faults across an array of fleets, particularly on ageing assets.
• Act as the interface between depot-based maintenance teams and the central engineering function, translating operational issues into engineering solutions.
• Support fleet improvement projects, focusing on reliability, performance, and lifecycle extension of electrical systems.
• Conduct condition assessments and performance analysis of traction and auxiliary electrical systems.
• Develop and implement engineering solutions to recurring faults, working closely with OEMs, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Review and interpret data from onboard monitoring systems to identify trends and recommend proactive maintenance strategies.
• Contribute to post-overhaul inspections, ensuring electrical systems meet safety and performance standards.
• Support the development of maintenance strategies for legacy electrical systems, including obsolescence management.
• Provide technical guidance to depot teams, including training and documentation to improve fault-finding and repair processes.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards in all engineering activities.

Essential Criteria:

• Experience leading electrical technical investigations in rolling stock depot environment.
• Minimum of a HNC / HND qualification in electrical engineering or a related discipline.
• Must be able to pass a Drug & Alcohol test.
• Must be able to pass a Medical assessment.

Likely Job Titles: Fleet Engineer, Fleet Performance Engineer, Project Engineer, Project Support Engineer, Verification & Validation Engineer, Fleet Handback Engineer, Reliability Engineer, Fleet Reliability Engineer, Performance Engineer

Closing Date: Friday 19^th June 2025

How to apply for the role: If you are interested in the Fleet Performance Engineer position, then please apply via this job board. For more information, please get in touch with the Consultant listed on this page.

About Ford & Stanley Group

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas – recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.

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Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.

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