HOW YOU CAN MAKE AN IMPACT
Role Overview:
We are looking for a thoughtful and proactive leader to champion train reliability within our Performance Team on a 12 month fixed term contract basis. Reporting into the Deputy Head of Performance, you'll oversee key elements of our performance management system, ensuring our rolling stock and projects operate smoothly and meet all legislative and company standards. This role is perfect for someone who values collaboration, attention to detail, and creating a culture where safety and excellence go hand in hand.
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE
Key Responsibilities:In this dynamic role, you'll be based at the heart of our operations in Norwich, providing clear and calm communication with the train operator to support safe, reliable, and efficient service delivery. You'll offer thoughtful guidance to our customer, helping to reduce the impact of faults on running services. With a keen eye for detail, you'll document service issues thoroughly, using your technical insight and historical data to provide supportive, early-stage advice to Depot teams.
You will be the first point of contact for teams on behalf of SRSUK, contributing to joint investigations and performance reviews with empathy and professionalism. In moments of urgency, you'll respond with confidence and care to in service breakdowns, playing a vital role in first-response situations.
You'll also help others grow by safely mentoring Apprentices and colleagues, sharing your knowledge with patience and clarity. Your voice will be valued in continuous improvement initiatives, where your collaborative spirit will shine in partnership with internal and external stakeholders. You'll proactively seek out early warning signs of faults, review preventative maintenance strategies, and use advanced telemetry tools like RDS and OTMR to stay ahead of potential issues.
Finally, you'll create insightful incident reports, aiming to identify root causes before trains even reach the depot-making a meaningful difference every day.
Experience:
Essential
•Recognised Electrical or Mechanical Apprenticeship or equivalent experience
•Strong understanding of electro-mechanical systems
•Experience with 110V DC, 415V AC, and 25kV systems
•Able to conduct theoretical fault investigations
•Proficient in reading technical drawings
•Flexible and solutions-focused approach
•Clear and effective communicator
•Accurate and consistent record keeping
•Logical, calm, and analytical problem-solving
•Collaborative team player
•Knowledge of Health & Safety and railway operations
•Capable of working shifts
•Understanding of network control systems
•Meets required medical standards
Desirable:
•Experience in safety-critical environments
•Skilled in remote fault diagnosis
•Background in railway engineering
•Comfortable in fast-paced, high-pressure settings
•Willingness to work overtime
•Level 3+ qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
•Experience in multi-skilled teams
•Familiarity with Railway Rules and Regulations