Fleet Maintenance & Availability Leader

Eurostar International

Greater London

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Travel benefits

Pension scheme

Free Eurostar tickets

Discounted tickets for friends and家

Training & development

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health Support

Job summary

Eurostar International, based at Temple Mills Depot in Leyton, is seeking a Head of Maintenance & Availability to lead the Rolling Stock fleet's reliability, availability and performance. The role requires guiding capacity improvements and depot modernisation to support a new train fleet while ensuring current fleets meet life-span objectives.

You will manage budgets, plan resources, lead large teams and collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain and Operations to deliver safe, compliant,

Qualifications

Degree level qualification in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
Experience in a train depot in technical/leadership roles (min 10 years).
Significant leadership within train depot operations.
Strong track record in maintenance operations and fleet performance.
Knowledge of depot operations, capacity planning, and delivery.

Responsibilities

Lead all Maintenance & Availability activities to ensure safe, reliable operations.
Drive depot performance, fleet availability, and reliability to meet plans.
Champion safety culture and compliance with regulations and standards.
Develop strategies to increase depot capacity and prepare for growth.
Manage budgets, workforce planning and resource allocation.
Build and develop high-performing teams with succession planning.
Foster cross-functional relationships with Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations.