Exam Lead

Company: GTR

Location: South East

Posted: May 16th, 2026

Exam Lead - Engineering - Selhurst

Take the Next Step in Your Career - Exam Lead - Selhurst Depot

Looking to move beyond routine maintenance and step into a role where you canlead, influence, and grow? This is an opportunity to join a high-performing engineering team working on modern rolling stock, where your skills will directly impact safety, reliability, and performance.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll play a key role in keepingoperations running smoothlycombining hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities.

Carry out planned maintenance and fault-finding on rolling stock

Lead and coordinate team activities during exams and repairs

Act as a vital link between engineering teams and the production office

Support, coach, and mentor colleagues to raise team capability

Identify improvements that enhance efficiency, quality, and safety

Keep accurate maintenance records using company systems

Take on additional responsibilities (e.g. depot operations, forklift duties) where trained

This isn't just about fixing faultsit's about improving how things are done.

What We're Looking For

You're an engineer who enjoys solving problems, takes pride in quality work, and is ready to step into a more senior orleadership-focused role.

Solidunderstanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles

At least 2.5 years' relevant engineering experience (including training)

Experience in maintenance, fault-finding, or similar environments

Strong problem-solving skills with a safety-first mindset

Confident communicator with the ability to motivate and support others

Minimum SE1 competency (or equivalent)

Willingness to learn, develop, and take on new challenges

Working towards (or interested in) coaching/mentoring qualifications

Experience with rail or rolling stock is a plusbut not essential if you have the rightengineering background.

Why Join Us?

Clear pathway into leadership and advanced technical roles

Opportunity to work on modern rail systems and equipment

A culture that values continuous improvement and innovation

Ongoing training and development to grow your career

If you're ready to move into a role where your experience mattersand your ideas can make a real differencethis could be the right next step.

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