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Arriva TrainCare
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Eastleigh, Hampshire
Depot Manager
Overview
Depot Manager (Rail Vehicle Maintenance & Overhaul) Arriva TrainCare provides Light and Heavy Train Maintenance services to the railway industry, operating from 6 depot locations in the UK. The successful, rapidly evolving organisation is going through a massive transformation at real pace; growing year on year, with a strong order book for 2020 and beyond. If you’re an experienced engineer and people manager and have the ability to lead, support, motivate and direct a large team, then don’t miss this superb opportunity to join the professional and dedicated team at Arriva TrainCare’s Eastleigh (Southampton) depot. PLEASE NOTE: By clicking apply on this site, you will automatically be redirected to the Deutsche Bahn Group / Arriva TrainCare website, where you will be required to complete an online application form. What will the role of this Depot Manager entail? As the Depot Manager you will be accountable for managing all of the depot personnel, HSEQ, and the operation of 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 optimise the facility and deliver company efficiency and profitability, by ensuring trains are delivered to customers on time and to ever challenging standards. You will also take a pro-active approach to customer management, identifying and developing opportunities to maximise revenues and cost savings while supporting the bid team as required with input to support potential new work opportunities and contracts. What will I need to be considered for this Depot Manager role? Extensive background in mechanical and electrical engineering, ideally gained within the rail or engineering industry Strong knowledge of rolling stock, plant and machinery coupled with production operating systems, and financial and contract management systems Understanding of applicable health, safety and environmental standards and requirements, with an ability to undertake risk assessments Motivational leadership qualities with excellent people management skills Confidence to deal with employee relations and have an awareness of statutory employment law Self-motivated 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 Full UK driving licence A professional qualification in Engineering would be ideal, although not essential. What will I receive in return? As the Depot Manager, you will receive an attractive salary plus the opportunity to receive an annual bonus. You’ll also receive a range of benefits including; 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Pension, life and healthcare cover Arriva Travel Pass Cycle to Work scheme Arriva Village retailer discount scheme You’ll be employed on a permanent contract, working nominally day shifts, 37.5 hours per week. You will be required to work night shifts as and when required. Location: Eastleigh (Southampton) More About Us: 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 behaviours 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. 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 for this Depot Manager vacancy. PLEASE NOTE: By clicking apply on this site, you will automatically be redirected to the Deutsche Bahn Group / Arriva TrainCare website, where you will be required to complete an online application form. All applications for this Depot Manager vacancy are to be submitted online, and strictly no agency calls or agency CV submissions.