Depot Manager - Rail

Randstad Cpe London; Nottingham, Derby; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail company is seeking an experienced Depot Manager for a 6-month contract in Derby. The role involves overseeing fleet production, resource management, and safety compliance while driving operational improvements. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and relevant technical qualifications.

Qualifications

• Proven people management skills in a unionised production environment.
• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Experience in financial and commercial management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reliable delivery of fleet production output.
• Oversee resource management and compliance with HR policies.
• Create and deliver strategic Depot Safety Plans.

Skills

Leadership

People Management

Financial Management

Communication

Continuous Improvement

Education

Degree in Railway Rolling Stock or Technical Discipline

IOSHH or NEBOSH Qualification

A1 and/or V1 Competency Assessment Qualification

Job description

• Location

  Derby

• Sector:

  Rail

• Job type:

  Contract

• Salary:

  £400 - £450 per day

• Contact:

  Tom Reid

• Contact email:

  [e-mail]

• Contact phone:

  07802 721585

• Job ref:

  BH-84503

• Published:

  1 day ago

• Expiry date:

  2025-06-05

• Startdate:

  2025-05-21

• Consultant:

  Tom Reid

Depot Manager – Rail
East Midlands
6 Month Contract

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Depot Manager to join a rail company on an initial six month contract.

As the Depot Manager, you will provide leadership and governance across the depot, with responsibility for the delivery of safe, reliable and presentable trains into service on a daily basis. You develop and drive operational improvement projects that will improve the safety and productivity of the Depot. You will also ensure that the Depot delivers its objectives in times of both stability and change with a proactive approach to continuous improvement, to achieve tactical and strategic business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Fleet Production & Service Delivery: Ensure the reliable delivery of the required fleet production output, providing clean, safe, and functional trains into service on a daily basis.

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 Human Resources 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 the safe and efficient delivery of 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 any financial risks to ensure the depot remains within budget.

Compliance & Legislation: Ensure the Depot complies with all relevant legislation, contracts, and internal company processes and procedures.

Stakeholder Relations: Foster strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure the depot’s needs are represented across broader company functions, and vice versa.

About you:

You should be a motivational leader with proven people management skills and a leadership background in a unionised production environment, with strong general management skills. You will have the ability to build strong relationships and have excellent commercial and financial management skills. You need to be a great communicator who can apply continuous improvement to look beyond the day to day for business improvements.

A degree or equivalent experience of railway rolling stock or another technical discipline would be advantageous. IOSHH, NEBOSH or an equivalent health and safety qualification, as well as A1 and/or V1 competency assessment qualification is desirable.