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Job Title: Fleet Performance Systems Specialist Department: Fleet, Safety & Sustainability, TransPennine Express Role Purpose The Fleet Performance Systems Specialist will design and deliver a system to analyse, deliver and report on rolling stock reliability, to support TPE's ambition for industry leading fleet performance. This system will drive operational excellence across engineering, maintenance and service delivery, allowing the engineering, commercial and production specialists in the team to adopt into working practices and champion its delivery. Using deep knowledge of rolling stock engineering and maintenance, this role will work within the fleet team, TPE sister departments and maintenance partner organisations to embed a high performance culture, moving the fleets towards optimal reliability. Key Responsibilities DESIGN PHASE Evaluate current team practices in reliability management and performance improvement, putting fleet performance improvement in the context of TPE's business and operations. Collect and analyse performance data to present accurate picture of current performance vs targets. Develop guidance documentation - the 'how' of fleet performance improvement. Create suite of templates covering data analysis, incident review, system performance improvement plans and reporting (not exhaustive). Adapt and develop maintenance partner organisations existing documentation, working together to avoid duplication and 'reinventing the wheel'. Ensure that the system design and resulting improvement initiatives comply with rail industry regulations and safety standards. DELIVERY PHASE Working with maintenance partner organisations, develop existing improvement plans into the new system principles. Identify engineering and maintenance issues and inefficiencies, and incorporate these into existing plans. Training & Culture Building: Deliver workshops and coaching sessions to embed continuous improvement practices across teams internally to TPE and maintenance partner organisations. Innovation & Technology: Support the adoption of digital tools, automation, and predictive analytics to future proof processes. Continuous improvement methodology deployment: Introduce elements of improvement methodologies (eg. Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen principles) to reduce waste and improve processes and quality. Use maturity models to assess 'before and after' performance. Cross Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, maintainers, and operations teams to deliver integrated and holistic solutions to reliability challenges. Suggest improvements to supplier and relationship management to help embed the reliability improvement system. Data Driven Decision Making: Develop KPIs to report on fleet performance, and monitor progress against improvement targets. Skills & Qualifications Essential: Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field Proven experience in fleet performance/reliability improvement within rail industry Strong analytical and problem solving skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities Familiarity with rail safety standards and compliance requirements Proficiency in data analysis Knowledge of reliability engineering and asset management principles Desirable: Experience working with outsourced rolling stock maintenance providers Certification in continuous improvement methodology (eg. Lean Six Sigma) Commercial management skills What can we offer you? Competitive salary paid on a 4 weekly basis. Generous annual leave entitlement. Free TransPennine Express rail travel for you and your dependants. Travel discounts of up to 75% on other train operating companies, plus international rail travel after 1 year's service. Free & confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing Portal, 24/7. Option to join the Railway Pension Scheme with significant employer contributions. Family friendly maternity and paternity benefits. High street and lifestyle discounts, plus a cycle to work scheme. A welcoming, inclusive workplace that values diversity and supports your wellbeing.

A leading rail operator is looking for a Fleet Performance Systems Specialist to design a system that enhances reliability across their fleet. This role involves evaluating current practices, analyzing performance data, and training teams on improvement methodologies. Essential requirements include a degree in Engineering and proven experience in fleet reliability improvement. The role offers competitive salary, generous leave, and employee benefits such as free rail travel for dependents and discounts on various services.

A leading transportation company in Manchester is looking for a Senior Project Manager (Operations Change). You will lead a small team to oversee project plans within the Operations Interface & Safety Change team. The ideal candidate will have a background in Rail Operations, managing risks, and reporting on delivery milestones. This permanent full-time role offers flexible working and excellent career prospects, including training and generous leave entitlements.

Senior Project Manager (Operations Change) You'll work within the Operations Interface & Safety Change (OISC) team, reporting to the Head of OISC. You'll lead a small team and be responsible for ensuring that project plans are in place for the workstreams that OISC is either delivering or contributing toward; you will also maintain relevant risk logs; ensure reporting on delivery milestones is maintained and visible to the wider business; and work with other business functions within TPE to ensure that resources and supplies are costed and in place at the correct time. This role is ideal for someone with a background in Rail Operations, ideally holding a professional qualification in railway operations and an understanding of project management principles. The role is permanent full-time, with both part-time and flexible working options available. What we offer Excellent career prospects. A personal development plan. Structured training and development. Competitive salary paid on a 4 weekly basis. Generous annual leave entitlement. Free TransPennine Express rail travel for you and your dependants . Travel discounts of up to 75% off other train operating companies, plus international rail travel after 1 year's service for you and your dependants . Free & confidential Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Portal 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help you with any finance, family, health, or wellbeing issues you have. Option to join the Railway Pension Scheme with significant employer contributions. Family friendly maternity and paternity benefits. High street and lifestyle discounts as well as a cycle to work scheme . Terms and conditions apply

A regional rail operator is seeking a Project Manager (Operations Interface) to join their Operations Interface & Safety Change team in Manchester. This full-time role focuses on ensuring effective project plans for workstreams, maintaining risk logs, and collaborating with delivery leads to deliver projects successfully. Applicants should have project management experience or a strong interest in rail operations. The position offers excellent career prospects, training, competitive salary, and comprehensive employee benefits including free travel and pension options.

We're TransPennine Express and we're going places. Whether that's helping customers reach their destination, or ensuring our colleagues feel fulfilled and supported in their careers. We're looking for people with drive and enthusiasm to join our amazing team and help push for more progress within the rail industry. We look forward to meeting new faces and eager minds, ready to join our mission of creating a better-connected network in the North and Scotland, for good. As Project Manager (Operations Interface), you'll be working within the Operations Interface & Safety Change (OISC) team reporting into the Senior Project Manager (Operations Change). You'll be responsible for ensuring that project plans are in place for the workstreams that the OISC are either delivering or a contributing towards; you'll also contribute to maintaining the relevant risk logs and action trackers; and working with the delivery leads within the OISC team to ensure that workstreams are being delivered against plan. This role would suit somebody with a project management background or an appreciation of project management who's looking to experience Rail Operations from a change perspective. This role is advertised as a full-time role on a fixed term / secondment contract until 31st March 2027. If that sounds like the right fit for you, we'd love to hear from you, please click apply and complete an application form. What we offer Excellent career prospects. A personal development plan. Structured training and development Competitive salary paid on 4 weekly basis. Generous annual leave entitlement. Free TransPennine Express rail travel for you and your dependants . Travel discounts of up to 75% off other train operating companies, plus international rail travel after 1 years' service for you and your dependants . Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Portal 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help you with any finance, family, health, or wellbeing issues you have. We make sure there's someone on-hand to offer guidance, advice, and useful information for our people when they are experiencing hardship at work or at home. Option to join the Railway Pension Scheme with significant employer contributions. Family friendly maternity and paternity benefits. Plus, high street and lifestyle discounts as well as a cycle to work scheme . Terms and conditions apply