Heavy Maintenance Delivery Manager (158 / TfW)

Ford & Stanley Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier recruitment agency is seeking a Heavy Maintenance Delivery Manager to lead maintenance programmes in Bristol, UK. This role includes strategic production planning and championing health and safety. Candidates should have a background in engineering leadership with relevant qualifications. Competitive salary of £53,000 plus a strong benefits package.

Benefits

Travel passes

Healthshield cover

Pension scheme

Bike to work initiative

Qualifications

• Background in Engineering or Production leadership, ideally in heavy maintenance.
• Experience mobilising and managing maintenance programmes.
• Proven record of proactive team engagement and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mobilisation and delivery of heavy maintenance programmes.
• Champion health and safety best practices across all operations.
• Keep teams motivated and aligned with performance goals.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Team engagement

Health and safety protocols

Education

HNC in Engineering

Engineering degree

Job description

The Situation

Ford & Stanley are partnered with one of the largest rolling stock maintenance organisations in the UK to recruit a Heavy Maintenance Delivery Manager. This role involves leading the mobilisation and delivery of heavy maintenance programmes, including strategic production planning, proactive staff engagement initiatives, and championing health and safety best practices across all operations. The successful candidate will foster a culture of ownership and collaboration, keeping teams motivated and aligned with performance goals while maintaining strict compliance with industry regulations. With continued investment in rolling stock performance, this role is central to sustaining excellence in service delivery.

Opportunity Highlights

• High-impact leadership role in maintenance delivery
• Full autonomy in strategic production planning
• Foster proactive staff engagement and cultural improvement
• Champion safety and compliance across a diverse workforce
• Stable workload and long-term infrastructure investment
• Supportive, forward-thinking team environment

Location:

• Bristol, UK, Onsite role

Salary & Benefits

• GBP53,000
• Strong benefits package, including:
• Travel passes
• Healthshield cover
• Pension scheme
• Bike to work initiative

Candidate Specifications

• Background in Engineering or Production leadership, ideally in heavy maintenance
• Experience mobilising and managing maintenance programmes
• Proven record of proactive team engagement and leadership
• Strong understanding of health and safety protocols in rail or industrial settings
• Engineering qualifications (HNC minimum, degree preferred)