Reliability Engineer
CV-LibraryNewcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & WearpermanentPosted: 31 July 2026
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Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary: £60,240 per annum
Contract: 12-Month Rolling Contract
Hours: Full Time
Example Recruitment Group is delighted to be working with a leading rail engineering organisation to recruit an experienced Reliability Engineer to join their Performance & Engineering team based in Newcastle.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected organisation responsible for maintaining a modern passenger fleet, where you'll play a pivotal role in improving reliability, availability and overall fleet performance. Working closely with engineering teams, customers and suppliers, you'll use technical expertise and data-driven analysis to identify trends, resolve complex engineering issues and deliver continuous improvement across the fleet.
About You
We're looking for an experienced Reliability Engineer with a strong background in rolling stock, fleet performance and reliability engineering.
Essential Requirements
* Previous experience within a rail engineering, rolling stock or depot maintenance environment.
* Formal engineering qualification to NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent).
* Time-served Electrical, Mechanical or Systems Engineering background.
* Strong knowledge of modern EMU rolling stock systems.
* Proven experience undertaking fault trend analysis using Power BI, including building dashboards, analysing engineering data and identifying fleet reliability improvements.
* Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills.
* Experience leading structured root cause investigations using 8D, 5 Whys, FMEA and Fault Tree Analysis.
* Excellent understanding of Reliability Engineering principles, including KTIN, failure trend analysis and fleet performance monitoring.
* Previous experience working within an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) environment or supporting OEM fleet maintenance/service contracts.
* Experience using fleet maintenance or engineering management systems.
* Ability to diagnose complex multi-system technical faults.
* Strong communication skills with experience working alongside customers, suppliers, OEMs and internal engineering teams.
* Experience managing technical discussions within a contractual or service environment.
* A proactive and analytical approach with excellent problem-solving skills.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
* Flexibility to travel to other UK locations when required.
Desirable
* Incorporated or Chartered Engineer (IEng/CEng).
* NVQ Level 5 (or equivalent).
* Extensive rolling stock experience.
* Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 6S and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
* Knowledge of RSSB, ORR and RAIB standards
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary: £60,240 per annum
Contract: 12-Month Rolling Contract
Hours: Full Time
Example Recruitment Group is delighted to be working with a leading rail engineering organisation to recruit an experienced Reliability Engineer to join their Performance & Engineering team based in Newcastle.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected organisation responsible for maintaining a modern passenger fleet, where you'll play a pivotal role in improving reliability, availability and overall fleet performance. Working closely with engineering teams, customers and suppliers, you'll use technical expertise and data-driven analysis to identify trends, resolve complex engineering issues and deliver continuous improvement across the fleet.
About You
We're looking for an experienced Reliability Engineer with a strong background in rolling stock, fleet performance and reliability engineering.
Essential Requirements
* Previous experience within a rail engineering, rolling stock or depot maintenance environment.
* Formal engineering qualification to NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent).
* Time-served Electrical, Mechanical or Systems Engineering background.
* Strong knowledge of modern EMU rolling stock systems.
* Proven experience undertaking fault trend analysis using Power BI, including building dashboards, analysing engineering data and identifying fleet reliability improvements.
* Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills.
* Experience leading structured root cause investigations using 8D, 5 Whys, FMEA and Fault Tree Analysis.
* Excellent understanding of Reliability Engineering principles, including KTIN, failure trend analysis and fleet performance monitoring.
* Previous experience working within an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) environment or supporting OEM fleet maintenance/service contracts.
* Experience using fleet maintenance or engineering management systems.
* Ability to diagnose complex multi-system technical faults.
* Strong communication skills with experience working alongside customers, suppliers, OEMs and internal engineering teams.
* Experience managing technical discussions within a contractual or service environment.
* A proactive and analytical approach with excellent problem-solving skills.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
* Flexibility to travel to other UK locations when required.
Desirable
* Incorporated or Chartered Engineer (IEng/CEng).
* NVQ Level 5 (or equivalent).
* Extensive rolling stock experience.
* Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 6S and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
* Knowledge of RSSB, ORR and RAIB standards