Performance & Reliability Engineer - Edinburgh EH12 5NB

At the heart of the rail network for over three decades, Porterbrook is the UK's leading rolling stock financier and asset management company with 4000 vehicles in our diverse portfolio of passenger and freight trains. By working together with our partners, we deliver high-quality, agile rolling stock solutions that ensure the railway remains safe, reliable, sustainable and fit for the future.

Porterbrook's digital services team are responsible for developing digital capability, helping customers and the wider industry use data analytics to drive improvements in train services and reliability.

A great opportunity for an exceptional Performance & Reliability Engineer to join the Porterbrook team.

Key responsibilities:

• Analyse the output of Remote Condition Monitoring (RCM) systems, translating data into engineering action across all of Porterbrook's digitally enabled assets.
• Working with our engineering team and our customers to recommend and implement maintenance interventions as determined by the RCM data.
• Be the focal point for our customer interaction on the day-to-day analysis and management of the RCM data.
• Working with our customers and the supply chain, supporting the creation and refinement of event detection algorithms.
• Developing a suite of customer use cases using the output of RCM systems to enable further adoption of digital technology.
• Working with the wider team, support the development of new digital products and services.
• Development and tracking of KPIs to track the successful implementation of new digital products and support the creation of business cases for future investment in this area, in support of the Principal Performance & Reliability Engineer.
• Becoming a subject matter expert on Porterbrook's digital systems and support the wider team with technical queries.
• Working with IT to understand cyber security and compliance elements when applying digital technology.

About you

General Requirements:

• Knowledge of RCM systems and techniques, and how to develop them to deliver tangible benefits to asset performance and process efficiencies.
• Strong analytical skillset with the ability to analyse large complex datasets.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex terminology into simple, readily understood language.
• Commercial awareness and experience of developing business cases.
• Experience of launching new products/systems and an awareness of the associated challenges and opportunities.
• Understanding of vehicle maintenance, overhaul, and modification requirements.
• Background in rolling stock maintenance, operations and/or fleet management coupled with an understanding of rail depot environments.

Skills / Experience

What you'll need to have:

• Degree, HND or HNC qualification in an Engineering discipline.
• Knowledge of railway industry rolling stock, organisations, and key players.
• Understanding of condition-based maintenance and Reliability-Centred maintenance.

It would be great if you also had:

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Confident and personable, able to influence others and build genuine personal relationships.
• Report writing, presentation and record keeping.
• Problem-solving and ability to analyse datasets.
• Good articulation of technical requirements (producing queries, building products etc.).

We have a collaborative work ethic with our team members across the company, and with our customers and suppliers. We promote a high-performing culture where everyone is supported to achieve their goals, both personally and professionally. We have a close-knit, diverse team that looks out for each other, and supports our colleagues, communities and the next generation of the railway family.

Our benefits:

• 1.5x employer contributory pension scheme.
• Financial wellbeing support.
• Flexible working.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• Ongoing support with professional and personal development.
• Long service awards.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• 25 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy and sell up to 5 days' additional leave.
• Additional days annual leave for long service.
• Free parking and electric vehicle charging are available at our Derby office.
• Season ticket loan.
• Cycle to Work scheme.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us on our journey.

We're committed to helping you perform at your best throughout the recruitment process. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please get in touch with us.

To apply, please follow the link at the top of this page to send your CV and a covering email with full details of why you would be a great addition to the Porterbrook team, along with details of your current salary and notice period.

This vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.

Once your application has been reviewed, our recruitment team will be in contact. Our interview process is typically two stages to ensure a thorough evaluation while providing a chance for you to showcase your skills and fit for our team.