Fleet Analyst FTC

Manchester - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Grade: ML1 / SB1
Salary: 34060
Contract: Fixed term contract (Maternity cover)
Hours: 37 per week
Location: Onsite/ Remote working

People come to Northern for trains they can rely on. Behind that reliability is a lot of data and thats where you come in.

As part of our Engineering function youd sit right at the centre of how we understand fleet performance. Your insights help engineers spot patterns early reduce technical delays and keep trains moving safely and efficiently across the North. This is a role with real visibility where your work feeds directly into daily decisions that affect thousands of journeys.

Youll be working closely with TrainCare Centre teams and Fleet Improvement Engineers translating complex technical data into clear useful insight. If you enjoy building relationships asking the right questions and using data to make things better this is a chance to make a genuine impact on the railway.

What youll be doing

Analysing technical incidents across the fleet to identify trends risks and improvement opportunities
Working closely with TrainCare Centre teams and Fleet Improvement Engineers to support data-led decision making
Producing clear straightforward reports that turn data into practical insight
Supporting daily performance meetings with meaningful analysis that helps tackle the root causes of delays
Developing maintaining and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) linked to fleet performance
Using tools such as Excel to manage documentation track issues and monitor trends over time

About you

Data people and curiosity thats what will set you up for success here.

Youll bring:

Experience analysing data and presenting insight in a way that makes sense to non-technical audiences
Confidence building positive working relationships with engineers managers and other stakeholders
A proactive approach to discussion and problem-solving with the confidence to contribute in performance forums
Strong attention to detail with the ability to spot patterns and trends in technical information
Experience using data visualisation or analytics tools such as Excel Power BI or similar

If you enjoy being visible collaborative and hands-on with your analysis youll feel right at home in this team.

Whats in it for you

At Northern we dont just value our people we go the extra 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 up to 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: Tailored training recognised qualifications and clear career pathways across the business.
Recognition: Our Northern Lights and Northern Sparks Awards celebrate the brilliant things our people do every day.

Why Northern

Were more than just a train operator. Were the heartbeat of the North connecting communities creating opportunities and driving sustainable growth. With 2500 trains running daily were on a mission to improve rail travel and enhance the customer experience while protecting the environment.

Back in 1825 the first passenger train set off in the North of England after which rail quickly spread across the globe and this year were celebrating 200 years of the modern railway. As we look back on the historic events that led us here we also look towards the future as we move into the era of Great British Rail. Join us at this pivotal moment in rail history and play your part in our journey.

A place for everyone

The best journeys happen when everyone feels welcome on board.

At Northern we dont just move people from A to B were building a team where everyone feels they belong. Our talent team can make reasonable adjustments to the process if thats something you need. Were also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer so if you meet the minimum criteria for the role well always offer an interview.

We automate parts of our screening process to remove any unconscious bias and to make sure every application is treated fairly. All successful offers will be subject to a DBS check and a medical assessment.

No matter your background experience or whether you call it a bap barm or cob theres a place for you here in the railway.

Required Experience:

Grade: ML1 / SB1Salary: 34060Contract: Fixed term contract (Maternity cover)Hours: 37 per weekLocation: Onsite/ Remote workingPeople come to Northern for trains they can rely on. Behind that reliability is a lot of data and thats where you come in.As part of our Engineering function youd sit right a...