Fleet Performance Engineer

Fleet Performance Engineer (Electrical) \\nLiverpool | £550 per day | 12 months\\n\\nThe Situation:\\n\\nFord & 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. \\n\\nKey Responsibilities:\\n\\nLead technical investigations into electrical and traction system faults across an array of fleets, particularly on ageing assets.\\nAct as the interface between depot-based maintenance teams and the central engineering function, translating operational issues into engineering solutions.\\nSupport fleet improvement projects, focusing on reliability, performance, and lifecycle extension of electrical systems.\\nConduct condition assessments and performance analysis of traction and auxiliary electrical systems.\\nDevelop and implement engineering solutions to recurring faults, working closely with OEMs, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.\\nReview and interpret data from onboard monitoring systems to identify trends and recommend proactive maintenance strategies.\\nContribute to post-overhaul inspections, ensuring electrical systems meet safety and performance standards.\\nSupport the development of maintenance strategies for legacy electrical systems, including obsolescence management.\\nProvide technical guidance to depot teams, including training and documentation to improve fault-finding and repair processes.\\nEnsure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards in all engineering activities.\\nEssential Criteria:\\n\\nExperience leading electrical technical investigations in rolling stock depot environment.\\nMinimum of a HNC / HND qualification in electrical engineering or a related discipline.\\nMust be able to pass a Drug & Alcohol test.\\nMust be able to pass a Medical assessment.\\nLikely 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\\n\\nClosing Date: Friday 19th June 2025\\n\\nHow 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.\\n\\nAbout Ford & Stanley Group\\n\\nFord & 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.\\n\\nFord & Stanley TalentWise – Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services – permanent and temporary.\\nFord & Stanley Recruitment – Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract.\\nFord & Stanley Executive Search – Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe.\\nFord & Stanley Genius Performance – Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way.\\nFord & 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.\\n\\nServices advertised by Ford & Stanley are that of an employment consultancy business