Rail Engineering Manager

at  KuehneNagel

As our Rail Engineer Manager, you’ll enjoy a hybrid working model, splitting your time between key site locations such as Kineton, Bicester, Longtown and of course your home base location.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

• Railway locomotive and rolling stock maintenance and repair experience.
• In depth understanding of locomotive diesel engines, transmission, electrical, braking, and ancillary systems.
• Experience of controlling the maintenance, repair and inspection of T&RS or mechanically propelled equipment.
• Engineering qualification to at least HNC level and Membership of the Institution of Mechanical or Electrical Engineers, or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety, Quality and Safety Management systems and Legal compliance requirements.
• Team working and customer focussed approach.
  Please be aware that by applying for thisrole, you are agreeing to participate in the employment screeningprocess. This process will include criminal record checking and identityvalidation. This means that KN will ask successful applicants to providecertain information and documentation to enable these checks to be conducted.
  Any appointment will then be strictlyconditional upon, and subject to, the receipt of satisfactory results of thesechecks

YOUR ROLE

Reporting directly to the National Rail Manager, this pivotal role plays a key part in ensuring the smooth and efficient delivery of our rail services.As the lead responsible for overseeing the Kuehne+Nagel locomotive fleet, as well as other rail rolling stock and equipment used in our customers’ transport operations across the UK, your expertise will be instrumental to our success.In this dynamic position, you will leverage your in-depth rail knowledge to uphold the highest standards in safety, procedures, and quality systems, while ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Development, implementation and monitoring appropriatemaintenance policies, plans, and documentation.
• Ensurerecord keeping of all fleet is kept up to date and is maintained withinrequired servicing schedule requirements.
• Become theContract Manager for maintenance, spares and other contracts.
• Undertaketechnical training and competence assessment for Kuehne+Nagel staff working onlocomotives and rolling stock.
• Manage thespare parts holdings, procurement, and overhaul, ensuring that appropriatespecifications are available and used.
• Providepractical support, give technical advice and undertake fault finding,inspection or maintenance when appropriate.
• Undertake checks and audits on asset condition and work done.
• Liaiseas necessary with the Entity in Charge of Maintenance for the Main Line wagonfleet.