Engineering Production Manager

Are you looking for a career where you can make a real difference?

We are seeking an Engineering Production Manager to join our team based from our head office in London Bridge (hybrid working).

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What you'll do

We are seeking a strategic Production Lead to play a critical role in the successful introduction of replacement rolling stock.

This position will involve defining the overall strategy for integrating new train fleets into our maintenance operations, being accountable for evaluating maintenance propositions and implementing necessary production facility changes, and ensuring seamless collaboration across engineering, operations, and infrastructure teams.

You will be responsible for driving efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness throughout the fleet introduction process and ensuring long-term operational readiness.

The experience you'll need

To be considered for this role we recommend you demonstrate the below in your application:

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Railway Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Significant leadership experience in rolling stock maintenance, production, or engineering project management.
• Strategic understanding of depot operations, infrastructure requirements, and rolling stock maintenance strategies.
• Demonstrable experience in leading the implementation of production facility changes for new train introduction.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build consensus and drive collaboration at all levels.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with extensive experience in risk management and mitigation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of UK rail standards, safety regulations, and industry best practices.

Other things to know

• This vacancy may close early if we receive a large number of applications. So, make sure you get yours in early.
• All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, a right to work verification, a basic criminal record check, and a pre-employment medical assessment. Work visa sponsorship isn't available for this role.
• If you applied but weren't successful in getting a similar role at Southeastern, please wait six months before applying again.

What you'll get in return

Along with your salary, the rewards you'll get include:

• a final salary pension
• 25 days annual leave allowance (plus bank holidays)
• free rail travel across our networks.

A bit about Southeastern

We're one of Britain's busiest train operators, serving London, Kent and parts of East Sussex. We run over 1,700 trains a day, carrying more than 500,000 passengers and serving 180 stations.

However, working on our railway is more than getting passengers from A to B. It's about all the little moments that make a difference to their journey.

It's also about making our railway a great place to work. With a team that represents the communities we serve. This is a journey we're fully committed to and we're proud to have been named a Great Place to Work' at the 2023 National Rail Awards and endorsed as a WORK180 Employer for Women.

Our ways of working are what we expect of everyone at Southeastern. They are powerful. Tiny moments, every day, from every one of us, add up to massive, positive change. Improving how it feels to work here and how it feels to travel with us.