Your Tasks and Responsibilities
Manage on-site production personnel, including Systems Technicians, VMI Technicians, Operations Technicians, Electrical Technicians, Mechanical Technicians, Traincare Technicians, Assistant Technicians, and Traincare Operatives.
Oversee all site visitors, including sub-contractors, ensuring they have the necessary Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and competencies, along with relevant Depot Safety Training.
Provide first-line management for production personnel, including appraisals, disciplinary actions, competency assessments, and attendance management.
Ensure effective rostering to meet contract requirements and additional resource needs for outstabling, special events, and possessions.
Plan and allocate work to personnel according to maintenance plans, including planned, corrective, overhaul, and extra work.
Ensure personnel competency for assigned tasks in line with the competence management system and support their development and maintenance of competence.
Mentor and support new starters with initial, on-the-job, or enhanced training, including assessments.
Attend performance meetings to represent Stadler regarding performance and delay attribution.
Liaise with Nexus regarding off-Depot facilities such as Howden Satellite Depot and Nexus Learning Centre.
Demonstrate competence in manual point switching, panel operation, blocking, and depot isolation procedures.
Support business operations by ensuring trains are provided as required, meeting all criteria for product and people safety, reliability, and train presentation, in line with environmental legislation.
Respond to and support customers with in-service faults and breakdowns, taking control in “first response” situations as needed.
Ensure accurate documentation for fleet maintenance activities, both paper and computer based.
Support materials management, ensuring stock withdrawals are correctly coded and materials returned for warranty or repair are handled efficiently.
Maintain personal competencies, ensuring timely planning and addressing of any upcoming or overdue competencies.
Adhere to industry best practices in engineering and production, supporting the development and implementation of standards and procedures in line with legal, legislative, and moral obligations.
Ensure effective reporting and correction of issues with tools, equipment, facilities, and assets through regular checks, audits, and inspections.
Promote a zero-harm culture within the production function.
Ensure compliance with engineering, hygiene, tool, and calibration management procedures.
Initiate and implement actions to prevent product non-conformities, rail safety and compliance issues, QHSE incidents, process deficiencies, or system deficiencies, including timely and thorough reporting.
Adhere to safety and quality systems, supporting their implementation through appropriate inspections and checks, including “in-process checks,” “safety tours,” and general condition assessments.
Conduct annual risk assessments to identify and quantify risks, completing Risk Assessments (RAs) and maintaining the risk register.
Demonstrate value-based behaviour, setting an example for others and confronting inappropriate values or behaviours.
Perform additional relevant tasks as required, within reason.
What are we looking for?
Essential
Relevant experience in rail, depot, and managerial roles.
NVQ Level 5 or equivalent in a relevant subject.
ILM Level 5 in Leadership and Management.
Proven experience in managing teams, planning, and engaging with stakeholders.
Ability to work in demanding environments and make decisions under tight deadlines.
Demonstrates a quality-driven, customer-centric attitude.
Willing to support colleagues with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Proven experience in managing and steering change effectively.
Ability to understand contracts, reports, recommendations, and investigations impacting safe and cost-effective operations.
Skilled in contributing to complex discussions with key stakeholders, including internal functional areas and external agencies.
Ability to inform, negotiate, and persuade across all business levels, from senior management to technical staff.
Understanding and interpreting legislation and standards related to health and safety.
Proficient in identifying, assessing, mitigating, and documenting risks to ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
Passionate about continual improvement, operational excellence, and enhancing user experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Willing to become a certified first aid responder and fire marshal/warden.
Competent in Personal Track Safety (PTS), Designated Person (DP), Nominated Person (NP), and Rolling Stock maintenance standards.
Medically fit and compliant with random and “for cause” drug and alcohol testing.
Valid UK Driving License.
Open to temporary assignments at other Stadler or customer locations.
Desirable Proven extensive experience in an operational transport and production environment with knowledge of Rolling Stock units. Electrical and mechanical time-served or equivalent qualification with suitable shop floor experience. Knowledge and experience in advanced Lean, Kaizen, 6S, and other modern production techniques. Knowledge and experience in conducting and contributing to complex root cause investigations. Strong knowledge, experience, and understanding of risk and safety in the workplace, within a transport environment, and from a production perspective. Proven experience in identifying, assessing, and mitigating all manner of risks, and documenting risk registers to demonstrate compliance and form the basis of safe systems of work. Formal education to NVQ Level 6 or equivalent in a relevant subject. Laura Davison phone +44 7851 244386
We are Recruiting!
Are you passionate about the future of rail transport? Do you want to be part of a team that's shaping the next generation of trains using cutting-edge technology? Look no further! Join us as a Production Manager where you will manage a team, implementing the new Fleet of Metro Trains whilst being responsible for all Depot movements and day to day management responsibility for production activities.
Who we are:
SRSUK is a proud subsidiary of Stadler Rail AG Switzerland. At SRSUK we take pride in delivering high-class services for our modern trains across the UK. Our established presence in passenger rail, combined with our expanding expertise in freight rail, positions us as a leading service supplier in the UK rail industry. We are dedicated to continuous growth and technical innovation, in line with our ambitious business strategy.
Why Join Us:
Innovative Environment:
You will be working with the latest technology fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
Growth and Development:
You will be part of a dynamic company with an order book extending into the next decade, ensuring long term career opportunities for progression & personal growth.
Passionate Team:
You will be a key part of a dedicated team committed to promoting a collaborative and supportive culture.
Customer-Centric Approach:
You will be responsible for delivering exceptional service and reliability to our clients and end users.
What We're Looking For:
We are looking for people who thrive in a dynamic 24/7 operational environment. If you are looking to make a difference and deliver high quality service then we want to hear from you.
Reporting to the Deputy Head of Production, you will work a rotating shift roster, including weekends and Bank Holidays. You will be responsible for managing the Production team, providing the business with contractual levels of performance. Acting independently and as part of a wider team, making decisions and managing own priorities whilst contributing to the companies KPI's and values.
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Desirable Proven extensive experience in an operational transport and production environment with knowledge of Rolling Stock units. Electrical and mechanical time-served or equivalent qualification with suitable shop floor experience. Knowledge and experience in advanced Lean, Kaizen, 6S, and other modern production techniques. Knowledge and experience in conducting and contributing to complex root cause investigations. Strong knowledge, experience, and understanding of risk and safety in the workplace, within a transport environment, and from a production perspective. Proven experience in identifying, assessing, and mitigating all manner of risks, and documenting risk registers to demonstrate compliance and form the basis of safe systems of work. Formal education to NVQ Level 6 or equivalent in a relevant subject. Laura Davison phone +44 7851 244386
We are Recruiting!
Are you passionate about the future of rail transport? Do you want to be part of a team that's shaping the next generation of trains using cutting-edge technology? Look no further! Join us as a Production Manager where you will manage a team, implementing the new Fleet of Metro Trains whilst being responsible for all Depot movements and day to day management responsibility for production activities.
Who we are:
SRSUK is a proud subsidiary of Stadler Rail AG Switzerland. At SRSUK we take pride in delivering high-class services for our modern trains across the UK. Our established presence in passenger rail, combined with our expanding expertise in freight rail, positions us as a leading service supplier in the UK rail industry. We are dedicated to continuous growth and technical innovation, in line with our ambitious business strategy.
Why Join Us:
Innovative Environment:
You will be working with the latest technology fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
Growth and Development:
You will be part of a dynamic company with an order book extending into the next decade, ensuring long term career opportunities for progression & personal growth.
Passionate Team:
You will be a key part of a dedicated team committed to promoting a collaborative and supportive culture.
Customer-Centric Approach:
You will be responsible for delivering exceptional service and reliability to our clients and end users.
What We're Looking For:
We are looking for people who thrive in a dynamic 24/7 operational environment. If you are looking to make a difference and deliver high quality service then we want to hear from you.
Reporting to the Deputy Head of Production, you will work a rotating shift roster, including weekends and Bank Holidays. You will be responsible for managing the Production team, providing the business with contractual levels of performance. Acting independently and as part of a wider team, making decisions and managing own priorities whilst contributing to the companies KPI's and values.
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