At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead material optimisation and ensure reliability across our rail fleet.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking rail company focused on continuous improvement.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for growth and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on rail operations and enhance maintenance performance.
- Qualifications: Experience in materials management and strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 44567 £ per year.
Location: Crewe / Carlisle / Motherwell
Reporting to: Reliability and Continuous Improvement Engineer
About the role
We are looking for a Technical Materials Lead to play a critical role in ensuring the availability, reliability and optimisation of materials across our rail fleet. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate and standardised Bills of Materials (BOMs), managing critical spares, and supporting reliability improvements through data-driven insights. Acting as a key interface between Engineering, Procurement and suppliers, you will ensure materials are sourced efficiently, comply with regulatory standards, and support safe and reliable rail operations. This role is central to improving maintenance performance, reducing downtime and enabling continuous improvement across the business.
What you'll be doing
- Ensuring availability of critical spares to support planned maintenance and reduce Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)
- Owning the accuracy and completeness of Bills of Materials (BOMs) for rail vehicles, aligned to maintenance schedules and overhauls
- Acting as the link between Engineering, Procurement and Material Handling teams to enable effective material sourcing
- Building strong supplier relationships to mitigate supply chain risks and secure critical components
- Monitoring reliability trends and analysing component performance to identify recurring issues
- Supporting Root Cause Analysis (RCA) by sharing data on usage, lead times, and costs
- Managing warranty processes, including claim validation and recovery from suppliers
- Optimising inventory levels using reliability data and implementing Just-In-Time (JIT) or critical spares strategies
- Developing and maintaining obsolescence strategies, including alternative sourcing and redesign options
- Driving continuous improvement by identifying better materials, suppliers or processes
- Providing cost insights to support business cases for reliability and performance improvements
- Ensuring compliance with UK/EU legislation, rail standards and company processes
Training
Technical Materials Lead - Crewe / Carlisle / Motherwell employer: Nuclear Transport Solutions
As a Technical Materials Lead at our company, you will thrive in a dynamic work environment that prioritises innovation and collaboration. We offer competitive benefits, a strong commitment to employee development, and a culture that values continuous improvement and safety in rail operations. With locations in Crewe, Carlisle, and Motherwell, you will be part of a team dedicated to enhancing the reliability of our rail fleet while enjoying the unique advantages of working in these vibrant communities.
Contact Details:
Nuclear Transport Solutions Recruitment Team
