New engineering jobs are created at Nexus
The five jobs are already being advertised and the closing date for applications is Monday 16 November at 9am.
It represents a significant programme of recruitment for our Engineering Department, strengthening a key team at the core of its operations.
Fleet Performance and Reliability Engineer, Fire Engineer, Geotechnical and Off-Track Engineer, Principal Architect and Principal Fleet Engineer. More information on how to apply is available at www.nexus.org.uk/engineering-vacancies
Ben Brooks, Head of Engineering at Nexus, said: “We are delighted to be investing in our engineering team through the creation of these new roles.
“This strengthens our existing resource base in several key areas. We’re expecting a high level of interest.
“It’s a great opportunity to join Nexus and forge a career at one of the most exciting times in our history, as we invest in our infrastructure and get ready to expand the Metro network.
“Engineering doesn’t just cover the Metro. We also look after all of the Nexus infrastructure including but not limited to civils and structures, buildings, overhead line, fleet, track, signalling, bus infrastructure, and the Shields Ferry. This is to ensure that our network runs safely and reliably every day.”
“The successful applicants will play a vital role us. It’s about solving problems, improving performance, planning, and working behind the scenes to keep thousands of journeys moving each and every day.”
Full list of the new roles:
- Fire Engineer
- Geotechnical & Off-Track Engineer
- Fleet Performance and Reliability Engineer
- Principal Architect
- Principal Engineer – Fleet
- More details about each role and how to apply can be found at www.nexus.org.uk/engineering-vacancies
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