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. Ten 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. 

We an exciting opportunity to join #TeamEMR as a Fleet Engineer based at Etches Park Depot, Derby.

About the role

We are seeking a rolling stock Engineers to provide expert Fleet Engineering support to production teams and third-party maintainers, ensuring the safety, reliability and effectiveness of our fleet. You will optimise vehicle maintenance instructions, provide technical support across depot and fleet teams, and lead engineering changes to improve reliability, reduce costs and enhance maintainability. You will also support key fleet programmes and projects, helping to deliver our forward fleet strategy, while conducting robust root-cause investigations into fleet defects and driving continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

Fleet Engineering & Technical Performance

• Own fleet engineering activities and vehicle maintenance documentation.
• Ensure the fleet meets required standards for safety, compliance, reliability, availability and customer outcomes.
• Analyse fleet performance data to identify issues, trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Investigate faults and failures and develop effective technical solutions and mitigations.

Safety, Compliance & Engineering Change

• Monitor train safety and technical performance through appropriate KPIs and measures.
• Review safety-related events and ensure appropriate corrective action is taken.
• Control modifications, engineering changes and NIRs, ensuring regulatory and safety requirements are met.
• Ensure technical documentation, approvals and processes are completed correctly and provide clear technical briefs to production teams.

Maintenance & Fleet Support

• Provide technical expertise and guidance to production teams and third-party maintainers.
• Ensure maintenance is delivered in accordance with Vehicle Maintenance Instructions (VMIs).
• Support teams with out-of-course maintenance issues, coaching and technical advice.
• Hold third-party engineering teams accountable for delivering required maintenance and engineering activities.

Fleet Lifecycle, Cost & Investment

• Support the full life care of the fleet, including classified repairs and other mandated requirements.
• Work with ROSCOs to maximise value from fleet leases.
• Develop investment cases to support improvements in technical performance, safety and lifecycle costs.
• Establish and maintain standard maintenance times and ensure budgets reflect changes to maintenance regimes.

Continuous Improvement, Innovation & Best Practice

• Work with industry partners to identify and share best practice and drive best-in-class fleet performance.
• Identify and promote innovation across the Fleet Function.
• Lead the development and implementation of improvements, including integration with digital solutions.
• Use industry best practice and data-driven insight to continuously improve fleet and business performance.

Leadership & Team Support

• Deputise for the Fleet Engineering Manager when required.
• Provide support and cover for other Fleet Engineers.
• Build effective relationships across production, engineering, industry partners and third-party maintenance organisations.

About you

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

• An excellent defined benefit Railway pension scheme
• 32 days’ holiday in the first 2 years; moving up to 34 days’ thereafter
• 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 and 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!

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.

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.

Supporting Our Frontline

If you're successful in this role, you'll be expected to support our frontline colleagues at some points throughout the year. This might be undertaking safety critical work, for which you'll receive training, but it could just be helping out with Customer Service when our stations are busy. We're One Team, and that means our managers step up for the frontline, not just manage from a distance. Supporting frontline colleagues is part of our DNA at EMR.

Closing Date: 20 Sep 2026

Department: Managerial/Administration

Salary: circa £53,561 dependent on experience

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. Ten 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. We have an exciting opportunity to join #TeamEMR as an Fleet Graduate Engineer.

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.

This Graduate Engineering role offers a structured pathway to becoming a future leader in the railway industry. Guided by the Fleet Standards Manager and a dedicated mentor, you will follow a tailored development programme covering key areas such as depot operations, engineering leadership, project management, commercial functions, and more. The role is designed to build technical, leadership, and professional skills while supporting your progression toward Chartered or Incorporated status in line with Engineering Council UK standards.

What is in for you:

• Training & Development: Attend mandatory and recommended training sessions, maintaining a personal development log to track progress and learning.
• Fleet Function Exposure: Collaborate with various departments within the Fleet function—such as Depot Production, Operations, Line of Route Engineers, and Safety Representatives—to gain comprehensive operational understanding.
• Process Improvement: Use your growing expertise to identify opportunities for improvement and support the implementation of procedural and operational changes.
• Project Support: Assist the Fleet Engineering Team with assigned projects, contributing to the successful delivery of team objectives.
• Upskilling & Knowledge Sharing: Engage in the development management scheme and support upskilling opportunities for the wider team where appropriate.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships across the business to support collaborative working, effective communication, and joint problem-solving. There will also be engagement with wider stakeholders across the industry to ensure alignment, share best practices, and drive value through collaboration.
• Technical Support: Assist in resolving technical maintenance issues related to specific trains and fleets within the organisation.
• Mobility & Flexibility: Be prepared to work across different areas of the business, including travel to and working from other locations as needed.
• Structure Learning and Mentorship: As part of your professional development, you will be allocated a Chartered Engineer as a mentor to guide your technical growth, support structured learning, and help you progress towards professional accreditation where applicable.

What we need from you:

• A strong willingness and ability to learn on the job and adapt in a dynamic engineering environment.
• Educated to degree level in engineering, with a qualification accredited by the Engineering Council
• Sound theoretical and practical understanding of engineering principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively as part of the Fleet Engineering Team.
• Strong computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and other digital systems.
• A self-starter with the ability to build relationships and positively influence stakeholders across the business.
• Proven analytical skills and a process-driven approach to tasks and challenges.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess issues and deliver effective solutions.

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
• Flexible working hours
• 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!

To apply complete the online application and upload your CV. As we operate a blind screening process, please remove all personal information including your name from your CV.

What do I do if I have questions before applying?

Join us at our Information Session, where we’ll share an overview of the this role, outline expectations, and give interested candidates the opportunity to ask questions before applying. The session will take place on Thursday 17th September 2026 at 13:30 on Microsoft Teams. Please register your interest for the session via the link below.

Graduate Engineer Information Session – Fill out form

Important Notice to Candidate: AI Use Monitoring

Please be advised that all responses to questions on this application form will be carefully monitored for indications of AI assistance. It is important to us that you are being your authentic self so please base your answers on your personal knowledge and experience.

Any detected use of AI-generated content will result in disqualification from the application process. We value integrity and transparency in all applications and appreciate your cooperation in maintaining these standards.

Supporting Our Frontline

If you're successful in this role, you'll be expected to support our frontline colleagues at some points throughout the year. This might be undertaking safety critical work, for which you'll receive training, but it could just be helping out with Customer Service when our stations are busy. We're One Team, and that means our managers step up for the frontline, not just manage from a distance. Supporting frontline colleagues is part of our DNA at EMR.

Closing Date: 27 Sep 2026

Department: Managerial/Administration

Salary: circa £35,217.24 + Free Rail Travel

We 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 the communities we serve.

As part of the Depot Driver team you will be responsible for moving our trains around the Depots. You’ll be responsible for Depot driving, shunting, light maintenance and other tasks such as fault finding and reporting. Ensuring you keep people safe, you will be trained in and follow the rules and production requirements of East Midlands Railway. You will also be responsible for checking that the train environment is up to our market leading standards.

As a Trainee Depot Driver you will be required to work 37 hours per week, this will be predominantly afternoons and night shifts across the 7 days of the week, with a minimum of 12 hours rest between shifts. 

This is an exciting opportunity to begin a fulfilling career with East Midlands Railway. Successful candidates will need to be responsible and committed to providing excellent service through efficiency, high standards and most of all, safety. Excellent communication skills are an essential attribute for Depot Drivers to ensure you are able to work closely with the team around you. You do not require any previous qualifications, but in order to achieve the apprenticeship, you will need to hold a GCSE grade C or above or equivalent in Maths and English, support in gaining these can be provided if necessary. 

You will be expected to undergo 5 stages of assessment as part of the recruitment process, which include national driver testing, as well as successful completion of a driver medical screening if you are successful through the process.

• Stage 1 - Submit application and complete online Arctic Shores Assessment
• Stage 2 – Driver testing part 1
• Stage 3 – Assessment Day:
• Stage 4 – Competency based interview: 
• Stage 5 – Driver testing part 2:

Training courses will commence at a number of dates throughout 2027 and 2028. If successful you will be placed into a Talent Pool and be offered a role when opportunities become available. The apprenticeship scheme is a year-long qualification and you will train alongside other successful applicants at our Training Academy based in Derby. 

Please note.  To be considered for this role you will need to live within 60 minute travel time of the Nottingham depot

We welcome applications from candidates aged 16 and over. Due to the length of our recruitment process, applicants may apply before they are eligible to begin training. However, you must be at least 17 years and 9 months old before you can start the Trainee Train Driver programme and 18 years old before you can qualify and undertake driving duties.

Find out more about the role

What’s in it for you?

Well, as well as a competitive salary, we'll also offer you a wide range of benefits including an excellent Railway Pension Scheme, free train travel on East Midlands Railway. You will also receive subsidised travel with all other operators. We also offer staff retail discounts through our employee 'Hapi' app.

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.

Closing Date: 13 Sep 2026

Department: Drivers

Salary: £37,753 increasing £50,337 + Excellent Railway Pension and Free Train Travel

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. Ten 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 Senior Commercial Insights Manager. 

Please note that this is an 18-month fixed-term contract (FTC) to cover maternity leave.

In this role, you will lead EMR’s commercial insights and analysis activity, combining customer research with robust revenue reporting to understand performance and identify growth opportunities.

You will manage and develop a high-performing team, oversee forecasting and financial modelling to maximise ROI, and act as a key link across departments – championing commercial thinking and delivering initiatives that grow passenger revenue.

What else you’ll be involved in:

Strategy & Insight

• Develop and deliver the commercial analysis and insights strategy, providing robust revenue reporting and actionable insight to inform wider commercial plans.
• Lead customer and market research projects, building strong business cases and ensuring outcomes directly shape strategy.
• Provide clear, tailored analysis to senior stakeholders to support data-driven decision-making.

Financial Planning & Performance

• Oversee annual budgets and quarterly forecasts across passenger revenue, car parks and commissions.
• Monitor and mitigate commercial risks, protecting revenue through periods of change and operational disruption.
• Ensure commercial programmes and initiatives are optimised to deliver expected revenue benefits.

Leadership & Commercial Culture

• Lead and develop a high-performing Commercial Insights team, setting clear priorities and supporting capability growth and succession planning.
• Champion commercial thinking across the business, educating stakeholders on revenue drivers and influencing decision-making.
• Represent the business at industry forums, maintaining expertise in rail demand and advocating organisational interests.

What we need from you:

• Strong analytical expertise in data analysis, forecasting, financial modelling and visualisation.
• Highly commercially astute, able to interpret performance drivers and influence outcomes.
• Proven leader with experience developing high-performing teams.
• At least 3 years’ experience leading a data or insights team, with a proven ability to develop capability and deliver high-quality outputs.
• Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Confident communicator, able to translate complex data into clear insight for varied audiences.
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and workload management experience.
• Advanced user of Excel, Power BI and Tableau.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent.

Experience or knowledge of UK rail revenue processes and industry systems (e.g. LENNON, ORCATS, MOIRA) is advantageous but not essential.

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
• Flexible working hours
• 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!

EMR has a hybrid working policy which is applicable for this role. This means the role can be based at home 2-3 days per week and on site 2-3 days per week. Should you wish to work full time on site, this is also an option.

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.

To apply complete the online application and upload your CV. As we operate a blind screening process, please remove all personal information including your name from your CV.

Interviews will provisionally take place in the w/c 5th October 2026.

Important Notice to Candidate: AI Use Monitoring

Please be advised that all responses to questions on this application form will be carefully monitored for indications of AI assistance. It is important to us that you are being your authentic self so please base your answers on your personal knowledge and experience.

Any detected use of AI-generated content will result in disqualification from the application process. We value integrity and transparency in all applications and appreciate your cooperation in maintaining these standards.

Supporting Our Frontline 

If you're successful in this role, you'll be expected to support our frontline colleagues at some points throughout the year. This might be undertaking safety critical work, for which you'll receive training, but it could just be helping out with Customer Service when our stations are busy. We're One Team, and that means our managers step up for the frontline, not just manage from a distance. Supporting frontline colleagues is part of our DNA at EMR.

Closing Date: 13 Sep 2026

Department: Managerial/Administration

Salary: £66,000 dependent on experience