Technician / Project Support Engineer

Opportunity

Ford & Stanley are looking for a high-level rail Technician to become a Project Support Engineer. This opportunity will provide a partial move away from the tools, taking on more responsibility and a step into a dual role both on the tools and office based.

This could also be a great opportunity for an experienced engineer from out of the rail industry with excellent knowledge of root cause analysis to bring new ideas and thinking to the team.

Situation

The Project Support Engineer will report into and support the Performance Engineer who is responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of the fleet. The Project Support Engineer assist this through expert analysis of fault trends, identifying issues, diagnosing causes, coming up with workable solutions and putting those solutions into practise.

Root cause analysis and an inquisitive engineering mindset are essential requirements for the successful candidate, so knowledge of root cause analysis tools such as 5Y / Kaizan / Fishbone or 8D will be evident in their day-to-day activities.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday - 37.5 hours a week
Flexible working hours - Days
No nights or weekends required

Essential Criteria 

• L3 minimum engineering qualification 
• Candidate will be a high level tech skill set with desire to progress into office / tools split job
• Strong data driven approach

Desirable Criteria 

• Rail experience
• HNC/HND qualification

About Ford & Stanley Group

Ford & Stanley Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness.

Ford & Stanley Group Ltd is a Disability Confident Committed employer and is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.