We are proud to be One Team at East Midlands Railway (EMR). We are passionate about keeping people safe, delighting our customers, doing the right thing, and putting customers at the heart of our sustainable railway for the East Midlands.

With over 2,600 employees, our people are the reason we are so successful. Nine times accredited as a Top Employer, we value our people and are dedicated to making sure that everybody feels empowered to bring their authentic self to work.

At EMR we want to proactively embrace diversity across our workforce and recognise that we are under-represented in terms of females and ethnic minority groups. We’re therefore taking positive steps to promote a positive and inclusive culture; we welcome applications from those that identify with these groups to better represent our communities.

We have an exciting opportunity to join #TeamEMR as a Fleet Engineering Trainer / Assessor.

As a Fleet Engineering Trainer / Assessor, you will be responsible for delivering safety-critical training and conducting competence assessments in line with the Engineering Competency Management System (CMS). You will develop and deliver both technical and non-technical training courses, carry out safety-critical and non-safety-critical engineering assessments, and conduct verifications of engineering assessments to ensure the robustness and compliance of the assessment process. Additionally, you will support the continuous improvement of the engineering training function by providing feedback, tracking key performance indicators, and aligning activities with CMS standards and procedures.

In addition, you will line manage Engineering Apprentices, guiding their development and ensuring alignment with apprenticeship programme requirements. You will also act as deputy to the Fleet Training & Competence Manage as needed, perform competence spot checks, provide technical support, and contribute to fleet investigations and audits.

Key responsibilities include:

Act as lead Trainer, Assessor, and Internal Quality Assurer across the Engineering function, supporting the delivery of a robust and compliant Competency Management System (CMS).
Support the identification of training needs and contribute to the development and implementation of the Fleet Training Strategy in line with Engineering RBTNA and legislative requirements.
Develop and deliver engaging training materials tailored to a range of learner needs, enhancing technical, non-technical, and functional skills across the engineering team.
Plan and conduct technical and non-technical training courses for Safety Critical and Non-Safety Critical staff, ensuring alignment with safety, performance, and reliability objectives.
Carry out Safety Critical and Non-Safety Critical competence assessments, contributing to the implementation of the Engineering Assessment Plan and ensuring consistently high standards.
Perform internal verifications of assessments in accordance with CMS standards, supporting the Internal Quality Assurance process across the Fleet function.
Provide feedback and input into CMS standards and procedures to support compliance with railway legislation, industry standards, and internal safety certification requirements.
Report and analyse Fleet Training KPIs to support continuous improvement, staff development, and succession planning.
Maintain accurate training and assessment records using the Electronic CMS system, ensuring timely uploads and supporting system users.
Line manage Engineering Apprentices, providing mentoring, performance feedback, and stakeholder engagement to ensure successful programme completion and qualification achievement.
Scope, plan and manage the delivery of the Apprenticeship Programme in line with regulatory and internal standards.
Conduct Competence Spot Checks, audits, and Level 1–3 investigations as required, implementing improvements and mitigating risks.
Provide professional technical support and guidance to Fleet staff, addressing real-time engineering issues to support ongoing performance and reliability.

What we’re looking for

HNC or HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.
Strong technical knowledge and practical experience in traction and rolling stock engineering within the railway industry, both independently and as part of a team.
Knowledge of Competence Management Systems and Railway Engineering Standards
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and listening skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships and positively influence stakeholders across the Fleet function.
High attention to detail and strong ability to manage complex information accurately and efficiently.

Desirable (training can be provided for the right candidate):

Leadership experience in a railway engineering environment.
Understanding of railway engineering apprenticeships.
Level 3 in Facilitating Learning & Development (Trainer).
Level 3 in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment.
Level 4 in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices.
Qualified Investigator and/or Auditor certification

As well as a competitive salary, we’ll also offer you:

An excellent defined benefit pension scheme
32 days’ holiday per year, rising to 34 after 2 years
Free First-Class duty travel on the EMR network
Free standard leisure travel on the EMR network and Train Operating Companies under Transport UK & LNER
75% discount on national leisure travel (inc partner and dependants)
Friends and Family discounted tickets on the EMR network
Various training opportunities
Employee benefits portal with access to generous discounts, Cycle 2 Work Scheme …and many more!

This position is based in our Derby Head office, but we've adopted a flexible hybrid working model that creates the opportunity to work in your own way at home but also provides great spaces for in-person collaboration.

We are open minded to applications from people who wish to have flexible working. Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

Ready to take on this exciting opportunity? Submit your online application form and upload your CV. As we operate a blind screening process please remove all personal information including your name from your CV.

Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week commencing 14th July 2025

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We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, we promote equal opportunities for all. East Midlands Railway is a non-discriminatory employer committed to the recruitment and promotion of all on the basis of ability and merit irrespective of disability, race, gender, health, social class, sexual preference, marital status, nationality, religion, employment status or age. We’ll treat your application fairly and assess you for the job based on merit and skills.

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