Fleet Planning Engineer (Class 707)

Job Introduction

Plan and control all maintenance, repair and cleaning activities for the metro class 707 fleet, forecasting work availability to ensure depots have a constant workload and that depot output and rolling stock deployment meets the requirements specified by the train service plan.

Plan the repair of defects based on priority given, resource and material availability. Deliver a scheduled plan to manage all defects, taking into account impact on the operational and engineering maintenance programme

Meet the requirements for operational service ensuring trains correctly formed and safely allocated to the most effective diagrams for the purpose of optimising mileage and maintenance loads.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience in an engineering, manufacturing or operational environment
• Knowledge of the geographical routes and stock types operated by South Eastern
• Understanding of rolling stock scheduled and unscheduled tasks.
• Good knowledge of I.T systems, including Nexala Equinox and Insights, Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, P2 and GENIUS
• Good knowledge of rail industry rules and regulations
• The ability to demonstrate analytical thinking and planning skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  Articulate in written and oral communication.
• Good organisational skills
• Good team working skills

Package Description

Southeastern recognises the value of every individual employee and offers benefits that reflect this.

As well as a generous salary, we offer an comprehensive benefits package which includes;

• A Contributory Final Salary Pension Scheme 
• Free rail travel on Southeastern and GTR rail services (extends to family members for leisure/educational travel)
• After a qualifying period, reduced rate travel on other train operators, including European services
• Up to 25 days annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays)
• Private healthcare
• Access to an array of discounts for retail and leisure products through our benefits scheme.
• Family friendly benefits including enhanced maternity/paternity leave, parental leave and carers leave.

About the Company

About Southeastern

Southeastern is one of the busiest commuter rail companies in the UK running more than 2,000 trains, and carrying nearly 600,000 passengers every day between London, Kent and East Sussex.

Just over 4,500 employees - mostly from the communities that we serve - work together to provide this vital service and we are looking to expand our successful team. We have a strong set of values that shape the way we run our business and guide our staff in delivering what our customers need. These are:

• We aim to be the best
• We make the difference together
• We care passionately about our people and our passengers

We are also proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. If you would like to know more information about how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and initiatives here.

If you have been unsuccessful in the recruitment process for the same/similar position you will not be eligible to apply for a period of 6 months from that date.

All offers of employment are subject to us obtaining satisfactory references (covering all education, training, employment and unemployment in the preceding 5 years and any previous railway employment). We will also complete right to work in the UK and criminal record checks. This is to ensure we are employing the best person for the role and to protect our customers, colleagues and our reputation.

This post will close before the intended closing date should sufficient number of suitable applications be received. Therefore, if you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.

SE Trains Limited