Job Title: Depot Manager – Rail (Rolling Stock)
Ref: 12107129
Location: London
Salary: Competitive
Role Type: Permanent
Role Summary
This is an exciting time to join a busy rail company as a Depot Manager.
As a Depot Manager, you will support the operations & maintenance of multiple operational rolling stock fleets ensuring fleet readiness, safety, performance & reliability. This will include the management of all depot activities and depot safety, including staff training & competence management, fleet maintenance & train care activities, depot safety, facilities maintenance, depot movements, and supporting & enabling the fleet technical team within the depot.
The role
* You will manage maintenance schedules and all related people management across multiple shifts, teams, and projects within the maintenance depot.
* You will act as a point of contact for colleagues within the wider engineering, operations, and service delivery departments.
* You will ensure that all work carried out on the fleet meets the required standards and is carried out safely and efficiently.
* You will be ultimately responsible for the quality of work and personal safety of all workers within the depot environment.
* You will contribute to the training and development of the depot teams to maintain a highly efficient, motivated, and safety-conscious workforce.
The company
My client is a leading transport company, responsible for operating one of the largest train networks in the UK. They have a strong commitment to delivering high customer service, and the depot teams play a critical role in keeping train services running safely & reliably to customers' expectations.
My client is an equal opportunities employer, aiming to foster a diverse and inclusive working environment. If you have any questions or need any special assistance throughout the application process, please do not hesitate to ask.
The ideal candidate will have:
* Engineering background – minimum level 3 within any engineering discipline; additional management, HSEQ, or rail qualifications/training would be highly desirable.
* Experience in the rail sector is desirable; however, we welcome applicants from any heavy engineering, production, or transportation industry, especially candidates from automotive, marine/maritime, military, aviation, or similar heavy maintenance backgrounds.
* Ability to lead a team in a time-pressured, safety-critical environment.
* Experience of leading a large, diverse multi-disciplinary team with different experiences, skills, and needs.
* Strong demonstrable workforce planning and scheduling experience.
* Ability to foster a positive and inclusive working culture to get the best out of each employee and support people development and continual improvement.
* Any employment offers will be subject to rail standard medical and drugs & alcohol screening procedures.
To apply, please send an updated CV to
Required Qualifications
* None
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