RAMS Engineer

RAMS Engineer (Train Reliability Availability Maintainability and Safety)

Location: Manchester Leeds & York

Salary: 60K

When people step onto a Northern train they trust us to getthem where they need to be safely reliably and on time. That trust comesfrom the work of our engineers behind the scenes who keep our fleet performingat its best. As a RAMS Engineer youll be central to that mission making sureour trains are not only running smoothly today but set up to succeed tomorrow.

Working within our central engineering function youll bethe go-to technical consultant for Train Reliability AvailabilityMaintainability and Safety (RAMS). Your expertise in electrical electronicmechanical or maintenance engineering will help us solve complex problemsenhance systems and bring new technology into play. Every investigation youcarry out and every project you deliver will directly impact the journeys ofthousands of people across the North.

What youll be doing

• Leading technical investigations and resolving complex engineering faults to improve fleet performance.
• Acting as a technical consultant to depot and Train Control Centre (TCC) teams sharing knowledge and supporting decision-making.
• Driving improvements in reliability availability maintainability and safety to support business objectives such as 90/2 performance.
• Supporting the integration of new systems and technology keeping Northern at the forefront of industry developments.
• Optimising maintenance strategies to make sure our engineering practices are as effective and efficient as possible.
• Delivering engineering change projects that bring lasting benefits to our trains and our customers.

About you

• Degree-level qualification in Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Strong background in electrical electronic or mechanical engineering ideally within rail or a safety-critical industry.
• Experience in reliability maintainability and safety engineering principles.
• Analytical skills to investigate issues and deliver practical effective solutions.
• Confidence communicating technical information clearly to different audiences.
• A proactive approach always looking for ways to make things safer smarter and more reliable.

Whats in it for you

At Northern we dont just value our people - we go theextra mile to support them.

Heres a taste of what you can look forward to:

• Free Travel: Unlimited free travel for you your partner and your dependents on Northern services. Plus 75% discount on other networks in the UK and Europe.
• Generous Pension Scheme: We top up your contributions by 1.5 times.
• Enhanced Family Benefits: We offer 9 months of full pay for maternity leave and 2 weeks for paternity leave.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Save up to 42% on a bike and spread the cost. Exclusive Discounts: From shopping to wellbeing Northern Perks has you covered.
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support for family lifestyle and more.
• Training and Career Development: We offer tailored training to our colleagues and opportunities to gain recognised qualifications. Plus enhanced career pathways no matter what part of the business youre in.
• Recognition: We know how important it is to show how much we appreciate our people. Thats why we have our Northern Lights and Northern Sparks Awards recognising and celebrating brilliance every day.

Why Northern

Were more than just a train operator. Were the heartbeatof the North connecting communities creating opportunities and drivingsustainable growth. With 2500 trains running daily were on a mission toimprove rail travel and enhance the customer experience while protecting in 1825 the first passenger train set off in the Northof England after which rail quickly spread across the globe and this yearwere celebrating 200 years of the modern railway. As we look back on thehistoric events that led us here we also look towards the future as we moveinto the era of Great British Rail. Join us at this pivotal moment in railhistory and play your part in our journey.A place for everyoneThe best journeys happen when everyone feels welcome onboard.

At Northern we dont just move people from A to B werebuilding a team where everyone feels they belong. Our talent team can makereasonable adjustments to the process if thats something you need. Were alsoa Level 2 Disability Confident employer so if you meet the minimum criteriafor the role well always offer an automate parts of our screening process to remove anyunconscious bias and to make sure every application is treated fairly. Allsuccessful offers will be subject to a DBS check and a medical matter your background experience or whether you callit a bap barm or cob theres a place for you here in the railway.