Tram Systems Engineer

Join our team at Keolis Amey Metrolink (KAM) the largest light rail network in the UK!

Weve a great opportunity for a Tram Systems Engineer to join KAMs Tram Engineering team! Youll help shape the future of Metrolinks rolling stock ensuring our trams run safely reliably and efficiently every day. Working with the Tram Engineering Manager youll drive maintenance excellence hit safety targets and provide vital engineering expertise across the business.

In this hands-on role youll tackle complex investigations support improvement projects and work closely with teams and third parties to keep our fleet in top shape. Youll also turn data into insights build strong cross-organisational relationships and help deliver a high-performing inclusive culture.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Drive the performance of the Tram Engineering team by ensuring objectives standards and KPIs are consistently met contributing to a high-performing and results-focused culture.
• Foster an inclusive and safe workplace championing the FREDIE values taking a zero-tolerance approach to behaviours that conflict with the culture and demonstrating zero-harm principles in all ways of working.
• Lead complex root cause analysis and safety-critical investigations on Metrolinks rolling stock providing engineering insight to prevent future issues and enhance overall reliability.
• Keep ahead of industry best practices and deliver continuous improvement initiatives to optimise the whole life-cycle performance and costs of Metrolinks fleet.
• Build and maintain strong cross-organisational relationships effectively liaising with third parties on tram modifications repairs and component manufacturing to support business objectives.
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of data in the asset management system developing performance reports to monitor reliability and inform strategic decisions.
• Support and drive internal projects collaborating with stakeholders across KAM and TfGM to deliver contractual obligations and business plan activities successfully.

What youll bring:

• Qualified to degree level or equivalent experience in an Electrical/Electronic Electro-Mechanical or Railway Engineering with membership (or working towards) a recognised engineering institution.
• Strong engineering knowledge and analytical skills including FMECA Fault & Event Trees Root Cause Analysis and experience delivering technical engineering projects interpreting complex technical information and applying relevant legislation and light rail/railway standards.
• Experienced with maintenance systems and data management including Computerised Maintenance Management Systems and Microsoft Office tools for reporting and analysis ensuring data-driven decision-making.
• High standards of discipline integrity and problem-solving with a pragmatic practical and solutions-focused approach to engineering challenges and operational decision-making.
• Proactive adaptable and resilient motivated by continuous learning and able to thrive under pressure while embracing change and supporting improvement initiatives.
• Collaborative team player and strong communicator able to engage confidently at all levels manage priorities coordinate across teams and stakeholders and build positive productive relationships.
• Commercially aware capable of delivering safe reliable and cost-optimal engineering solutions in a safety-critical environment with rail or light rail experience advantageous.

What we will offer you:

• Salary is up to 63366 per annum depending on skills and experience
• Permanent working full time 37.5 hrs per week
• Free Tram Travel for all our colleagues plus a sponsored pass for an immediate family member.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Access to Amazing Discounts at major retailers including Asda Currys PC World John Lewis and many more.
• Family Friendly Policies including enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Wellbeing Support including a free counselling health checks and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Supporting your development focusing on career pathways and professional fees covered if required for role.

The closing date for applications: 16 February 2026

Depending on the level of applications for this role we may close the advert earlier therefore we encourage you to submit your application early.

Our Commitment to you:

At KAM we celebrate the diversity of our customers communities and colleagues and strive for a workforce which is equitable inclusive and representative of the communities we serve and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders ages ethnicities cultures abilities and sexual orientation to apply. We look forward to receiving your application.

We live our values of We Care We Commit We Imagine through our behaviours and we strongly believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and create an environment where individuals can imagine that anything is possible. We care about our people and we fully commit to creating an inclusive environment where our people feel valued respected and empowered to thrive.

We recognise the importance of flexibility in the workplace and where possible we will do our best to consider alternative working patterns or flexible arrangements to help you balance work and life in a way that works for you and the business. If youd like to discuss before applying please feel free to contact our recruitment team.

To ensure you are given the best opportunity to succeed in the recruitment process please let us know if you will require any support or reasonable adjustments. You can contact our team here .

What we will need to check:

If you are successful we will need to complete several pre-employment checks prior to you starting. These include.

• Proof of address.
• Evidence of right to work in the UK.
• References from previous employment or studies from the last 3 years
• Pre-employment medical (level subject to role).
• Criminal Records self-declaration check in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).

KeolisAmey Metrolink (KAM) is the largest light rail network in the UK. Growing and evolving since first opening in 1992. Metrolink have so far expanded to 103km of track 99 stops and 147 trams with a target of 52 million yearly passengers by the end of 2022.

We recognise and celebrate the diversity of our customers communities and colleagues and strive for a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and society at large.