Project Engineer

Company: London and North Western Railway Company Limited
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Location: Crewe
Job Description:

About Us

At Arriva TrainCare we provide high quality overhaul, maintenance and servicing of passenger rolling stock, locomotives, freight wagons and track plant. We operate throughout the UK from six strategic locations – Crewe, Bristol, Eastleigh, Cambridge, Tyne Yard and Scarborough. You will be part of a professional team with core behaviours at heart: We care passionately, We do the right thing, We make the difference.

Benefits

  • 25 days annual leave plus standard UK bank holidays
  • Pension scheme
  • Life and healthcare cover
  • Arriva UK Trains Travel Pass
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Arriva Village retailer discount platform

Compensation

Permanent position. 37.5 hours per week, Monday‑Friday. Starting salary £46,533.19 – increases when fully competent.

Role

Working at our Crewe depot, you will report into the Heavy Maintenance Manager and be responsible for carrying out day‑to‑day tasks that cover the production, utilisation and governance of project process deliverables.

What You’ll Do

  • Adhere to and deliver all relevant tasks as detailed in ATC‑1098 Heavy Maintenance Process Document and support continuous improvement of the document processes.
  • Ensure that the start/end of shift processes are carried out and supported as required.
  • Create heavy maintenance block cards and work instructions.
  • Create the project work breakdown structure (WBS) and production plans.
  • Ensure that the correct VMI’s, VOI’s and ATC work instructions and all relevant project documentation are available for the production team and are being used to carry out HM workstream tasks.
  • Work closely with the project teams performing the heavy maintenance to ensure timely resolution of material or obsolescence issues, including the creation and close‑out of technical queries with the customer.
  • Create and deliver toolbox talks/single point lessons that arise through the project life‑cycle.
  • Lead the daily production meeting with the Team Leader and Material Planner, ensuring that the relevant trackers are updated.
  • Support the Heavy Maintenance Manager in the delivery of assigned heavy maintenance contracts.

What You Bring

  • Minimum City and Guilds/BTEC/NVQ Level 3 certificate in Engineering.
  • Previous experience in a heavy maintenance project engineering role.
  • Good understanding of traction and rolling stock systems.
  • Previous experience, involvement and understanding of rail vehicle heavy maintenance activities (advantageous).
  • Full and valid driving licence.

We’re committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce

We acknowledge the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy.

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Posted: June 30th, 2026