Req ID: 448377
Location: Bletchley Depot, MK3
Appointment Basis: Permanent – Monday – Friday day shifts
Salary + Benefits: CIRCA £60,000 - £65,000
At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.
Alstom is the UK & Ireland’s leading supplier of new trains, train services, and signalling infrastructure projects. It has built just under 40% of the UK’s mainline train fleet, all the fleets currently in service with London Underground and Dublin’s LUAS.
It is building the UK’s biggest train programme in a generation – AVENTRA - for seven of the UK’s largest train operating companies, is ramping up to build the next generation of Greater Dublin’s commuter trains, DART+ as well as 54 HS2 high-speed trains in a Joint Venture. Alstom also supports 66% of the UK fleet through its Services business and is the UK’s leading CP6 signalling & infrastructure provider.
Employing 6,000 people across the UK and Ireland, we design, build and test trains at the UK’s largest end-to-end train manufacturing factory in Derby and operate major sites at Widnes, Crewe, Ilford and Plymouth, as well as 30 train services depots across the UK&I
Your future role
Alstom is dedicated to the successful and safe delivery of its contractual commitments and to the achievement of its business plan. This post shall be pivotal in achieving this.
The Depot Operations Manager is responsible for leading and developing a positive culture and working environment that drives attitudes and behaviours to support and continuously develop the overall project strategy for improvements to Safety, Quality Cost and Delivery. The Depot Operations Manager will utilise, mentor and develop his operations team to ensure the key deliverable as defined by the organisation are optimised for the benefit of the shareholders and the services value chain
We’ll look to you for:
- Acts as an integral part of the service function and core team member, dedicated to support and manage relationships with the customer.
- Ensures high standards of Health & Safety in a hazardous front-line rail environment, process stability, quality, and safeguards that plans are achieved on time, quality and cost.
- Manage and plan the availability of the workforce as closely as possible to the projected workload; communicate all resource-issues, and actively assist in the preparation and the implementation of the appropriate measures (e.g. recruitment, training, internal transfers, flexibility agreements,….) to meet the resource requirements of the project.
- Review and refine planning and delivery to increase efficiency and drive margin enhancement and free cash flow.
- Create, adapt, alter and maintain all relevant plans, processes and procedures as required to ensure contractual targets are met.
- This role will encompass all aspects of maintenance including heavy maintenance, exams, defects etc.
- Work closely with the Derby based MSA team ensuring alignment and coordination.
- Lead KPI based performance measurement, inspires continuous improvement and maintains a solid base for shop floor management by ensuring that all functional areas collaborate smoothly.
- Act as a role model for HSE and fosters improvement by regular information and communication on all levels.
- Ensure that sickness levels, restricted duties and briefing targets are all continuously managed to safeguard the safe operation of the teams.
- Ensure work is performed in a safe, effective manner and in accordance with the H&S at Work Act, Rules and Regulations, Railway Group Standards and Alstom Policies and Procedures.
- Review work plans with Core Team to ensure daily production targets are met as effectively and efficiently as possible.
- Maintain good industrial relations within area of responsibility.
- Responsible for ensuring IT systems are updated and where required concluded in relation to work done.
- Encourage continual professional development for staff within your areas of responsibility.
- Deliver APSYS Improvement Plans
All about you
We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:
- Equivalent NVQ Level 3 in Engineering Field
- IT skills – competent user of Personal Computer, including office packages, e-mail, Internet.
- Good communication, verbal and written, report writing and organisational skills.
- Experienced in fleet and/or maintenance operations and planning workloads effectively.
- Technical knowledge of relevant Traction and Rolling Stock.
- Knowledge and understanding of Network Rail Rules and Regulations.
- Understanding of Alstom’s Operational business and its Customer requirements.
- An understanding of SAP, Maximo and ability to use MS Office packages.
- Knowledge of Rail industry IT systems, Trust and Gemini.
Things you’ll enjoy
Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career.
You’ll also:
- Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
- Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
- Contribute to innovative projects
- Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
- Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
- Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)
You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!
What we offer
We offer a highly competitive remuneration package,25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday. Contributed healthcare, life assurance, an excellent company-contributed pension scheme, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.
Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive, and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.
As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.
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