Depot Manager (Rail Vehicle Maintenance)

Depot Manager (Rail Vehicle Maintenance)

If you’re an experienced manager with a background in mechanical / electrical engineering, and have the ability to lead, support, motivate and direct a large team, then don’t miss this superb opportunity to join the professional team at Arriva TrainCare, at the Eastleigh (Southampton) depot.

Who will I be working with?

Arriva TrainCare provides Light and Heavy Train Maintenance services to the railway industry from its five strategically located maintenance depots. The successful, rapidly evolving organisation, is going through a massive transformation at real pace, with a strong order book for 2017 and beyond. Arriva TrainCare is part of Arriva, which is part of the Deutsche Bahn group, one of the largest transport services organisations in Europe, employing over 55,900 people and delivering more than 1.5 billion passenger journeys across 15 European countries every year.

You’ll be part of a professional team with these core behaviors at heart;

• One Arriva - We work as one team, ‘together we are Arriva’;
• Great customer experience - We keep our customers happy every day;
• Doing the right thing - We look after our customers, colleagues and the environment, and always put safety first;
• Thinking beyond - We are curious and inspired to think beyond today for an even bigger and better Arriva tomorrow.

What will the role of Depot Manager entail?

Reporting to the Area Delivery Manager, as the Depot Manager you will be accountable for managing all of the depot personnel, HSEQ, and operations including light maintenance activities and heavy maintenance projects (including classified repair, overhaul and refurbishment projects).

As an enthusiastic and committed individual you will lead and inspire the Depot Management team to optimize the facility and deliver company efficiency and profitability, by ensuring trains are delivered to customers on time and to ever challenging standards.

What will I need to be considered for this Depot Manager role?

• Extensive background in mechanical / electrical engineering
• Strong knowledge of rolling stock, plant and machinery coupled with production operating systems, and financial and contract management systems
• Motivational leadership qualities with excellent people management skills
• Confidence to deal with employee relations and have an awareness of statutory employment law
• Self-motivation with a professional outlook and attitude
• Ability to apply continuous improvement to look beyond the day to day for improvements
• Superb communication and decision making skills
• Ability to act as a facilitator during a period of rapid culture change
• Full UK driving licence

A professional qualification in Engineering would be ideal, although not essential.

What will I receive in return?

Salary:                         £50,000 per annum plus performance bonus

Attractive Benefits:       25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension, healthcare cover, Arriva Travel Pass, Cycle to Work scheme, Arriva Village retailer discount scheme, and childcare vouchers.

Working Hours:            Nominally day shifts, 37.5 hours per week (will be required to work nights as and when required)

Contract Type:              Permanent

Location:                      Eastleigh (Southampton).

Arriva is committed to diversity, if you’re good and meet the essential criteria outlined above, you’re welcome. Please include a cover letter upon submitting your CV.

This Depot Manager (Rail Vehicle Maintenance) vacancy is advertised by JVP Jobs on behalf of the employer Arriva TrainCare. At JVP Jobs we believe in providing complete transparency for you the job seeker to help you make informed decisions. By applying for this role you are submitting your CV directly to our above named client. Please note that we DO NOT operate as a recruitment agency, all applications will be reviewed directly by the employer Arriva TrainCare, and should they wish to progress your application further they will be in contact with you.

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