Depot Manager - Rail

TXM Recruit; Derby; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the rail sector is looking for an experienced Depot Manager to join their team in the East Midlands on a 6-month contract. The successful candidate will lead operations ensuring the delivery of safe and reliable trains while managing financial targets and compliance. This role requires strong leadership abilities, exceptional financial management skills, and a background in the railway industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in a unionised production environment.
• Proven people management skills.
• Strong general management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across the depot and ensure safe and reliable train operations.
• Create and deliver Depot Safety Plans while managing resources effectively.
• Foster stakeholder relationships and ensure compliance with legislation.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Management

People Management

Communication

Relationship Building

Continuous Improvement

Education

Degree in Railway Rolling Stock or related discipline

Tools

IOSH Qualification

NEBOSH Qualification

Job description

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Are you an experienced depot manager within rail?
Do you have extensive knowledge of rolling stock?

If so, TXM Recruit is working in partnership with a high-profile railway client looking for a Depot Manager to join their team in East Midlands on an initial 6-month contract, paying £500 per day (Umbrella Rate - Inside IR35).

As the Depot Manager, you will provide leadership and governance across the depot, responsible for delivering safe, reliable, and presentable trains into service daily.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fleet Production & Service Delivery: Ensure the reliable delivery of the required fleet production output, providing clean, safe, and functional trains into service daily.
• Resource Management: Oversee the provision of sufficient resources in terms of number, skill, competence, and experience, ensuring a safe and efficient depot output while maintaining compliance with company HR policies.
• Depot Safety Plans: Create, shape, and deliver strategic Depot Safety Plans, identifying potential risks and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Support Structures: Ensure robust support structures are in place to enable safe and efficient operations, including facilities management, quality assurance, health & safety, and environmental management.
• Project Delivery & Governance: Support the delivery of fleet and business projects, ensuring robust implementation and governance at the depot level.
• Financial Management: Deliver financial targets set for the depot, identifying and mitigating financial risks to keep within budget.
• Compliance & Legislation: Ensure the depot complies with all relevant legislation, contracts, and internal processes.
• Stakeholder Relations: Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to represent the depot’s needs across broader company functions.

What we require:

• You should be a motivational leader with proven people management skills and experience in a unionised production environment, with strong general management skills.
• You will have the ability to build strong relationships and possess excellent commercial and financial management skills.
• You need to be a great communicator who can apply continuous improvement to identify business enhancements.
• A degree or equivalent experience in railway rolling stock or a related technical discipline is advantageous.
• IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent health and safety qualifications, as well as A1 and/or V1 competency assessments, are desirable.

Main Details:

• Job Title: Depot Manager
• Pay Rate: up to £500 per day (Umbrella Rate – Inside IR35)
• Location: Nottingham or Derby, East Midlands
• Contract: 6 months (ongoing)

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an exciting, friendly, and fast-paced team delivering essential services.

TXM Recruit is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to accommodating candidates with specific requirements or disabilities during the selection process.

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