Reliability Engineer - Rail / Rolling Stock

Job Description:

Reliability Engineer – Rail / Rolling Stock
 
Location: Derby (office-based with ad-hoc travel)
Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 + benefits (dependent on experience)
Employment Type: Permanent, full-time
Hours: 37 per week
 
TXM Recruit are working in partnership with a market-leading rail engineering business to recruit a Reliability Engineer to join their established technical team in Derby.
 
This is a key hire, and an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to step into a high-impact role with one of the UK’s most respected rail technology companies.
 
The Opportunity:
 
As a Reliability Engineer, you’ll take ownership of fleet reliability growth, technical investigations, and data-driven improvement programmes across a range of modern and legacy rolling stock.
You’ll act as the bridge between engineering, operations, and the customer, using analytical insight and technical expertise to ensure high fleet availability, reduce failure rates, and enhance system performance.
Your work will directly influence reliability strategy, performance metrics, and technical improvement initiatives across the business.
 
Key Responsibilities:
 

• Develop and implement fleet and system reliability growth plans.
• Analyse complex data sets to identify trends, failure patterns, and improvement opportunities.
• Drive FRACAS / WIM processes and ensure effective root cause analysis.
• Produce and present detailed reliability reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support product improvement and through-life care models to enhance fleet performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and customer representatives.
• Contribute to technical documentation, fault-finding guides, and continuous improvement processes.

 
Requirements:
 
We’re looking for a proactive, analytical engineer with a strong background in rolling stock and a passion for technical problem solving.
 
Essential:

• Degree (or HNC/HND) in Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering.
• Proven experience in fleet reliability, performance, or technical engineering within the rail industry.
• Strong understanding of train systems, fault-finding, FRACAS, FTA, and reliability growth models.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites (occasional overnight stays).

Desirable:

• Electrically biased engineer with experience resolving complex wiring and diagnostic issues.
• Knowledge of ISO/Quality systems and safety/reliability compliance requirements.
• PRINCE2 or APM qualification (or equivalent project management experience).

 
Why Apply?

• Join a business at the forefront of innovation in rail reliability and performance.
• Be part of a team that values technical excellence, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Enjoy a supportive environment with flexible working arrangements (office-based with occasional WFH flexibility).
• Competitive salary package aligned with experience (£45k–£60k).

 
📩 How to Apply
 
If you’re a Reliability Engineer (or a Technical, Fleet, or Project Engineer with strong rolling stock experience) ready to step into a rewarding role where your expertise makes a measurable impact — we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact (url removed) for a confidential discussion.
 
Alternative Job Titles
Fleet Engineer, Technical Engineer, Project Engineer, Fleet Performance Engineer, RAMS Engineer, Engineering Change Engineer, Rolling Stock Engineer, Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineer (Rail), Maintenance Improvement Engineer, Product Improvement Engineer, Asset Performance Engineer, Through-Life Engineer.