Tram Fleet Engineer – Midland Metro Ltd
We are looking for a Tram Fleet Engineer to support the technical management of our CAF Urbos 3 tram fleet, ensuring safe, dependable and high‑performing services for our communities. This role offers a unique opportunity to take ownership of fleet performance and reliability at a critical point in our journey.
Salary: £50,000 per annum plus excellent benefits
Contract: Full‑time, Permanent
Location: Midland Metro Ltd, Wednesbury Depot, Potters Lane, WS10 0AR
Benefits: Free travel on trams and NX buses for you and your partner, MML pension, 23 days holiday + bank holidays
Responsibilities
- Lead the day‑to‑day technical management of the tram fleet.
- Take ownership of fleet safety, performance and reliability.
- Ensure in‑service failures are reported, investigated, tracked and resolved.
- Analyse fleet data to identify trends, prevent failures and drive continuous improvement.
- Enhance the fleet maintenance regime, including instructions, procedures and associated documents.
- Manage tram modification and enhancement projects.
- Oversee the fleet risk register and contribute to risk management strategies.
- Build strong working relationships with the vehicle manufacturer and system OEMs.
- Provide flexible support, including occasional evenings, nights and weekends as needed.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in a technical engineering role.
- Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic skills across complex mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Experience working with rolling stock in a depot environment.
- Background in reliability improvement, maintenance optimisation or engineering change/modifications.
- In‑depth knowledge of rolling stock systems and technologies.
- Familiarity with rail industry standards, ideally those relevant to light rail.
Why This Role Matters
- Critical timing – you’ll play a key role in supporting our 3GT fleet through a period of network expansion and operational growth.
- Hands‑on impact – your expertise will directly shape fleet reliability, safety and performance.
- Collaborative role – you’ll work across teams, OEMs and engineering partners to deliver meaningful improvements.
Additional Information
This is an exciting opportunity to apply your skills in a high‑profile, impactful role and help keep the West Midlands moving.
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We are looking for a Tram Fleet Engineer to support the technical management of our CAF Urbos 3 tram fleet, ensuring safe, dependable and high‑performing services for our communities. This role offers a unique opportunity to take ownership of fleet performance and reliability at a critical point in our journey.
Salary: £50,000 per annum plus excellent benefits
Contract: Full‑time, Permanent
Location: Midland Metro Ltd, Wednesbury Depot, Potters Lane, WS10 0AR
Benefits: Free travel on trams and NX buses for you and your partner, MML pension, 23 days holiday + bank holidays
Responsibilities
- Lead the day‑to‑day technical management of the tram fleet.
- Take ownership of fleet safety, performance and reliability.
- Ensure in‑service failures are reported, investigated, tracked and resolved.
- Analyse fleet data to identify trends, prevent failures and drive continuous improvement.
- Enhance the fleet maintenance regime, including instructions, procedures and associated documents.
- Manage tram modification and enhancement projects.
- Oversee the fleet risk register and contribute to risk management strategies.
- Build strong working relationships with the vehicle manufacturer and system OEMs.
- Provide flexible support, including occasional evenings, nights and weekends as needed.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in a technical engineering role.
- Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic skills across complex mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Experience working with rolling stock in a depot environment.
- Background in reliability improvement, maintenance optimisation or engineering change/modifications.
- In‑depth knowledge of rolling stock systems and technologies.
- Familiarity with rail industry standards, ideally those relevant to light rail.
Why This Role Matters
- Critical timing – you’ll play a key role in supporting our 3GT fleet through a period of network expansion and operational growth.
- Hands‑on impact – your expertise will directly shape fleet reliability, safety and performance.
- Collaborative role – you’ll work across teams, OEMs and engineering partners to deliver meaningful improvements.
Additional Information
This is an exciting opportunity to apply your skills in a high‑profile, impactful role and help keep the West Midlands moving.
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