Reliability and Maintenance Continuous Improvement Engineer - Carlisle - Kingmoor
Job Description
Reliability and Maintenance Continuous Improvement Engineer - Carlisle - Kingmoor Reliability and Maintenance Continuous Improvement Engineer Location: Various ¦ Contract Type: Permanent ¦ Function: Rail Division Why this role mattersAt NTS, we’re driven by purpose and powered by people. As a Reliability and Maintenance Continuous Improvement Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of our mission to deliver safe, secure and reliable rail transport. Reporting to the Professional Head of Engineering, you’ll play a pivotal role in transforming how we maintain and manage our fleet—bringing innovation, insight and impact to every mile we move.
What you’ll doYou’ll lead the charge in reducing asset failure risk across our mainline operations by introducing cutting-edge maintenance strategies—some of which may be brand new to the rail industry. Your work will directly enhance the reliability, availability and performance of our DRS vehicles.From analysing fleet data and identifying trends to driving root cause investigations and implementing preventative measures, you’ll be the go-to expert for technical reliability. You’ll also be a key voice in our reliability forums, presenting insights and influencing decisions that shape the future of our fleet.
What you’ll bringQualifications & ExperienceHNC or higher in a relevant engineering disciplineWorking towards or holding membership with a professional engineering bodyProven experience with T&RS, MAXIMO, Power BI, TOPS, and SAGEKnowledge & SkillsStrong grasp of FMEA, ALARP, cost-benefit analysis, and reliability methodologiesDeep understanding of maintenance regimes and data visualisationAnalytical mindset with a proactive, self-driven approachExcellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Your impactYou’ll be responsible for:Leading reliability improvement projects from concept to deliveryProducing transparent reports on efficiency, reliability and productivityManaging cross-functional teams and external partnersDriving KPI development, MTIN/MTBF calculations, and trend analysisActing as a key contact for external stakeholders and customersSupporting technical investigations and continuous improvement initiatives Collaboration is keyYou’ll work closely with teams across Engineering Production, Performance, Control, Supply and Technical—as well as external freight and train operating companies. Your ability to build relationships and influence across all levels will be critical to your success.The companyWe are the leading global provider of safe, secure and reliable nuclear transport solutions that make the world safer and more sustainable.As part of the UK’s Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, we support the largest environmental restoration programme in Europe, and we use our specialist transport and logistics expertise to help customers and partners around the world solve their own complex challenges.