Project Engineer

Are you an experienced Project Engineer who thrives on solving complex engineering challenges? Do you take pride in delivering high‑quality work that keeps vital rail services moving across the UK? Are you ready to contribute to projects that truly make a difference?

If your answer is yes, then your next journey starts right here at Arriva TrainCare.

📄 Permanent
⏰ 37.5 hours, Monday–Friday
💷 Starting salary £46,533.19 — increases when fully competent

About Us:

At Arriva TrainCare we provide high quality overhaul, maintenance and servicing of passenger rolling stock, locomotives, freight wagons and track plant. We operate throughout the UK from six strategic locations – Crewe, Bristol, Eastleigh, Cambridge, Tyne Yard and Scarborough.

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

• We care passionately

• We do the right thing

• We make the difference

⭐ Benefits at Arriva TrainCare

• 25 days annual leave plus standard UK bank holidays

• Pension scheme

• Life and healthcare cover

• Arriva UK Trains Travel Pass

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Arriva Village retailer discount platform

The Role:

Working at our Crewe depot, you will report into the Heavy Maintenance Manager you will be responsible for carrying out day to day tasks that cover the production, utilisation and governance of Project process deliverables.

What You’ll Do:

Adherence to and delivery of all relevant tasks as detailed in ATC-1098 Heavy Maintenance Process Document and support with the continual improvement of the document processes, including but not limited to:

• Responsible for ensuring that the start/end of shift processes are carried out and supported as required.

• Creation of heavy maintenance block cards and work instructions

• Creation of the project work breakdown structure (WBS) and production plans.

• Responsible for ensuring the correct VMI’s, VOI’s and ATC work instructions and all relevant Project documentation are available for the production team and are being used to carry out HM workstream tasks. Work closely with the project teams performing the heavy maintenance, to ensure the timely resolution of material or obsolescence issues, including the creation and close out of technical queries with the customer.

• Responsible for the creation and delivery of toolbox talks/single point lessons that arise through the Project life-cycle.

• Responsible for leading the daily production meeting with the Team Leader and Material Planner, ensuring that the relevant trackers are updated.

• Supporting the Heavy Maintenance Manager in the delivery of assigned heavy maintenance contracts

Full job description available on request

What You Bring:

• Minimum City and Guilds/BTEC/NVQ Level 3 certificate in Engineering

• Must have previous experience in a heavy maintenance project engineering role

• A good understanding of traction and rolling stock systems  

• Previous experience, involvement and understanding of rail vehicle heavy maintenance activities is advantageous

• A full and valid driving licence

Ready to start your next journey?

If you’re energised by improving operations and contributing to our success, this is your chance to join the Arriva TrainCare team!

Let’s build the future together!

Application closing dates are indicative only. We will be reviewing applications and interviewing on an ongoing basis and may close the vacancy early once a suitable candidate is found. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

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