Engineering Depot Manager - Transportation

Job Title : Depot Manager – Rail (Rolling Stock)
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Location: Brighton
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. This includes 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, that aim 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 or courses 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 (url removed)
Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation