Fleet Maintenance Controller (2943)

Are you passionate about operational excellence and keeping things running like clockwork? At Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), we're looking for a highly organised and forward-thinking Fleet Maintenance Controller to join our dynamic team. In this critical role, you will be at the heart of ensuring out train fleet is safe, reliable, and available to support the delivery of a punctual and dependable service to our passengers.

You'll work collaboratively with the Engineering depots, Network Operations, and the Asset Management teams to ensure maintenance plans are robust and fulfilled, faults are swiftly resolved, and the fleet remains compliant with all operational and safety standards. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy problem-solving, and want to make a tangible impact on the daily running of on of the UK's busiest rail networks, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure timely, efficient delivery of all maintenance and repair activities in line with SLA's.
• Develop and manage short, medium, and long-term maintenance plans to optimise depot workloads.
• Support rapid recovery and resolution of train defects to minimise service disruption.
• Monitor fleet performance, service quality, and maintenance compliance particularly safety-critical and mileage-based requirements.
• Provide technical support to train crews and coordinate with Network Ops and Depots during incidents.
• Maintain accurate fleet data and ensure system integrity across enterprise platforms.
• Ensure correct train formations and allocations to meet service plan and franchise commitments.
  
  

This is a fast-paced, collaborative role where you'll help keep services running efficiently while supporting the safety, performance, and reliability of our fleet.

This role is based on a rota working 37 hours per week which will include bank holidays and weekends.

What You'll Get

Living locally, you'll have a short commute and rewarded with an engaging and varied work schedule, in an environment where learning and progression is actively encouraged. You'll enjoy great company and industry benefits, as well as the support of a friendly team. Along with comprehensive and ongoing training, your benefits will include free travel on out network, privilege rate oyster card, up to 75% all other train operating companies, final salary pension and much more.