Assistant Electrification & Plant Maintenance Engineer in Glasgow

Assistant Electrification & Plant Maintenance Engineer

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Location

Springburn, Glasgow, GB

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Job Description

The Distribution & Plant team for Scotland’s Railway look after equipment across some of the busiest parts of the network between Glasgow and Edinburgh, as well as some of the most scenic parts which includes the Banavie swing bridge in Fort William, West Highland line and Highland Main line. This team keeps power flowing through the electrified line safely and efficiently. The team works on the electrification system to make sure that the railway has the power to run the trains, signals and stations as well as maintaining fixed generators, UPS systems and fixed pumps. This role offers significant responsibility within the engineering team, focusing on the maintenance of Fixed Plant and Distribution equipment. You’ll play a key part in managing and developing a large maintenance team, driving safety and efficiency across a variety of projects.

Key Duties

• Manage and direct the Technical Support team to achieve business and functional objectives and meet key performance measures.
• Manage development of individuals and the engagement of the team.
• Manage the arrangements for staff safety and competence.
• Monitor asset performance, reliability, productivity and efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance and support.
• Undertake survey and design work.
• Manage the assurance and non‑compliance process within the delivery unit.
• Undertake technical inspections and investigations.
• Provide local requirements to arrange track monitoring trains and receive outputs.
• Maintain the accuracy of systems, databases and records.
• Review and approve method statements and/or plans for design and/or work activities as required.
• Undertake an agreed programme of staff surveillance, work quality and asset condition checks.

What you will bring

• Relevant technical competence
• Knowledge of maintenance delivery processes and techniques
• Knowledge of safety and compliance management processes
• Knowledge of operational railway environment
• Detailed knowledge of relevant standards and procedures
• Design knowledge and experience
• Failure/incident management and rectification techniques
• Knowledge of other functional disciplines
• Good interpersonal, influencing, communication and organisation skills
• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification

Desirable

• Knowledge of coaching techniques

Salary

£43,588 – £50,018 per annum

Benefits

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Closing date

Midnight on the 3rd of December.

Application

Please get your application in as soon as possible, we may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications. Late applications will not be accepted.

EEO Statement

We\’re dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone! Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we’ll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.

Conditional offers

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Safety

Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application.