Why LNER?

We go beyond. For everyone. Our vision is to be the most loved, progressive and responsible way to travel for generations to come. Now we're looking for the people who can deliver this, every day. 

Since we took over on the East Coast mainline, we've been changing the face of rail travel. Our new Azuma train has brought faster journey times, more space and greater reliability. Our exciting plans to embrace new ideas, experiences, backgrounds and ambitions make this the ideal time to join.

Bringing passion. Being bold. Always caring. Owning it. They're the values that make us LNER. 

Are you on board?

As our new Fleet Control Manager, you will be central to making sure we have the right number of Trains, in the right location and presented in a condition that our customers deserve.

Reporting to the Head of Fleet Delivery, you will lead the day-to-day coordination of fleet output across all suppliers. Driving quality, reliability, and service levels that reflect LNER's reputation for excellence.

You will have line management responsibility for our dedicated Fleet Planning and Performance Managers based at the Route Operations Centre in York, ensuring collaboration with all stakeholders is a cornerstone of the operation.

Through direct involvement and influence, you will be the Engineering Departments SME in terms of supporting Long Term Planning (LTP), Short Term Planning (STP), contingency and event planning from a Fleet perspective.

Performance reporting, KPI oversight and trend analysis is essential in this role to provide the wider business with information that will shape data led decisions and future fleet plans.

What you'll be doing

• Shaping a positive team culture within Fleet Planning and Performance Managers by leading with clarity, support, and a focus on shared success.
• Collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders to optimise fleet availability, reliability and incident recovery
• Producing clear, actionable KPIs to monitor and improve fleet performance
• Shaping and influencing fleet maintenance strategies alongside key partners and depots
• Championing safety and service standards from concessions through to catering kit
• Building strong cross functional relationships with all suppliers and depot teams, creating seamless communication and joint problem solving
• Supporting and coaching colleagues across the business to build capability and drive long-term improvements

What you'll bring

We're looking for someone who:

• Is a natural leader, who is able to coach, influence and inspire cross functional teams
• Has proven experience in performance management and operational delivery
• Brings strong technical understanding of traction and rolling stock systems
• Proven knowledge of Fleet maintenance requirements and Railway constraints
• Knows how to translate complex data into practical, business-ready decisions
• Stays calm under pressure and can prioritise in fast-paced, operational environments
• Communicates with impact, tailoring their style to influence at every level
• Embraces change, builds resilience in others, and drives continuous improvement
• Champions safety and quality, every step of the way

You'll also have:

• Formal mechanical/electrical engineering qualifications or equivalent experience
• Experience working within a Safety Management System.
• Financial awareness and confidence in managing resources effectively
• A flexible and proactive mindset, with willingness to travel across our route and work across depots

What you'll get:

• Free travel on LNER + 75% off other companies' tickets (for you & dependents)
• Discounted international train tickets (after one year's service)
• 50% discount on LNER tickets for friends & family
• Generous pension scheme
• Annual cycle to work schemes/electric vehicle scheme
• Discount, savings and cashback scheme from top retailers
• Health & wellbeing schemes and discounts
• Host of training opportunities to help further your career
• Rewards & awards to recognise when you shine

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check

If you are successful in your application and are new to the business, we will undertake a basic DBS check as part of our pre-employment checks. This only happens once we have conditionally offered you the job. Here we check for any unspent convictions and conditional cautions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. If there is evidence of an unspent conviction or conditional caution, the details of these are reviewed internally by a cross functional panel on a case by case basis before a final offer of employment is issued. This however may result in any offer being withdrawn. Further information on how we collect and use this data is available on our privacy notice.

Medical screening

We're a safety conscious business so for all roles you'll need to pass a medical screening and a drugs and alcohol test before we send you an unconditional job offer. For our safety critical roles, you'll also need to have a safety critical medical. Our friendly, in-house Health and Wellbeing team will book a time and place to suit you. The sooner, the better, so please be flexible with your availability. Once your medical gets the thumbs up, we'll finalise any last details and look forward to you joining our team. 

What we believe:        

To be the most loved, progressive and responsible train operating company, we must make a meaningful difference – always doing what's right for our customers, our people, the communities and destinations we serve, the future of the industry we lead and the environment we cherish.

We know that our people are the beating heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, engaged culture that supports everyone at every stage of their journey – and ensures that when you're at LNER, you can always be you. No wonder most people never want to leave!

Diversity and inclusion
We are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, representative of the communities we serve, and are creating ways to inspire diverse talent to join LNER.

Developing our people
We are focused on creating a learning culture, to support our people to be the best they can be at work by providing them with the tools and resources to navigate their development and career journey.

Health & wellbeing
To create a culture where our people can perform at their best, the physical health and mental wellbeing of our people is of paramount importance to us.

What next?        

As we say, we have fantastic opportunities for ambitious people from all sorts of different backgrounds, so now is the time to join the team at LNER – without delay! 

Start your journey here