Head of Fleet and Engineering

West Coast Partnership Development; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in rail transportation is seeking a dynamic Head of Fleet and Engineering. This executive role involves ensuring the safety and reliability of train services, managing supplier relationships, and leading a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in UK rolling stock operations and a strong background in engineering or management. Join a team committed to excellence and innovation in the rail industry.

Benefits

Final salary pension

Free travel on Avanti West Coast for you/spouse/partner/dependents

Privilege Travel card (75% off fares)

30 days holiday rising to 37 days

10 free journeys on other First Group Train Operator

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of UK rolling stock operations and regulations.
• Extensive senior management experience in managing UK rolling stock.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of rolling stock fleets ensuring safety and reliability.
• Manage high-value contracts ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Lead Fleet and Engineering Team, collaborating with industry partners.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Engineering or Management

Job description

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Leading the Way in Fleet Excellence

We are looking for a dynamic Head of Fleet and Engineering to ensure our train service providers deliver a safe, reliable, and clean fleet, always in the right place at the right time, and at the best value. This leadership role is all about strategically defining and implementing supplier management principles to offer value and protection to Avanti West Coast.

Leading the Way in Fleet Excellence

We are looking for a dynamic Head of Fleet and Engineering to ensure our train service providers deliver a safe, reliable, and clean fleet, always in the right place at the right time, and at the best value. This leadership role is all about strategically defining and implementing supplier management principles to offer value and protection to Avanti West Coast.

As the Head of Fleet and Engineering, you will play a crucial role within the Avanti West Coast Safety Management System. You will lead and direct the delivery of our rolling stock fleets, ensuring they are safe, reliable, and clean. This involves working closely with our Rolling Stock Leasing Companies and Train Service Providers to meet the needs of the Avanti West Coast business.

Key Accountabilities

• Fleet Delivery and Management: Lead the delivery of rolling stock fleets, ensuring safety, reliability, and cleanliness through Train Service Providers and Rolling Stock Leasing Companies.
• Contract and Compliance Oversight: Manage high-value contracts with Train Service Providers and Rolling Stock Lease Companies, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Performance Reporting and Budget Management: Ensure effective fleet performance reporting and efficient budget management, seeking value improvement opportunities.
• Team Leadership and Collaboration: Lead the Fleet and Engineering Team, collaborate with industry partners for continuous improvement, and contribute expert engineering advice to the Senior Management Team.
  
  

Who We're Looking For

• Technical Knowledge: In-depth understanding of UK rolling stock operations, standards, and regulations.
• Skills: Excellent communication skills, enabling clear and effective interactions. Strong collaboration abilities to work seamlessly with various stakeholders.
• Industry Experience: Extensive senior management experience in managing UK rolling stock with proven track record in managing suppliers and maintaining strong relationships.
• Qualifications: Educated to degree level, preferably an engineer/management discipline, or relevant experience in railway industry.
• Continuous Improvements: The ability to problem solve, implement change and lead improvements within the workplace.
  
  

Please see role profile attached for more information.

Benefits Include

• Final salary pension
• Free travel on Avanti West Coast for you/spouse/partner/dependents
• Privilege Travel card (75% off other train operators fares for leisure travel)
• 30 days holiday rising by 1 for every completed year of service to a maximum of 37 days (inclusive of bank holidays)
• 10 free journeys on other First Group Train Operator
  
  

Apply now and be part of a team that's dedicated to creating an outstanding workplace culture.

At Avanti West Coast, we value the differences that make each of us unique! Avanti West Coast recognises the benefits of building a diverse workforce and employing people from diverse backgrounds, which includes their race, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability and sexual orientation.

Everyone who joins Avanti West Coast becomes part of our close knit team. We're committed to ensuring that Avanti West Coast is inclusive, a place where people are encouraged to be themselves, and not an edited version to fit in. A place where differences are welcomed, recognised, accepted and put to good use!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Rail Transportation

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