Heavy Maintenance Manager

Arriva plc; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Heavy Maintenance Manager to lead their Bristol depot. This pivotal role involves overseeing heavy maintenance projects while ensuring compliance with customer and legislative standards. You will develop skilled teams, manage customer relationships, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. With a permanent contract offering competitive benefits, this is an exciting opportunity for those passionate about the rail industry. Join a professional team committed to high standards and innovation, and make a significant impact in the railway sector.

Benefits

Pension

Healthcare Cover

Life Cover

Arriva Travel Pass

Cycle to Work Scheme

Retailer Discount Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Engineering required.
• Experience in rail vehicle maintenance activities is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee heavy maintenance projects ensuring high standards.
• Develop teams and manage customer interfaces effectively.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and LEAN processes.

Skills

Rail Vehicle Maintenance

Depot Operations

Project Management

LEAN Techniques

Education

Level 3 Qualification in Engineering

Job description

Are you looking for your next step in the rail industry?

We are on the lookout for new talent to join our team based in the Bristol depot as a Heavy Maintenance Manager. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the successful mobilisation, deployment, and commercial delivery of our heavy maintenance projects.

Working on average 37.5 hours per week on a permanent contract. You’ll receive fantastic benefits including a competitive salary, along with additional benefits inclusive of pension, healthcare cover, life cover, Arriva Travel Pass, Cycle to Work scheme, and Arriva Village retailer discount scheme.

What you will be doing:

1. Develop effective internal and external working relationships that deliver all key elements of Heavy Maintenance contracts.
2. Ensure all work undertaken is in line with customer, technical, and legislative standards and specifications.
3. Ensure all work undertaken is done so in a timely manner and to a high standard, in line with customer expectations.
4. Establish safe systems of work in accordance with relevant customer, business, or legislative standards.
5. Recruit and develop appropriately skilled teams to deliver specific work packages.
6. Recruit and develop Project Managers, Engineers, and Planners to support projects.
7. Provision of regular management information and Key Performance Indicators that report on key project deliverables.
8. Undertake and complete annual Performance Development Reviews with direct reports, in a timely manner.
9. Support the bid team as required with input to support potential new work opportunities and contracts.
10. Lead the mobilization for new projects, including the development of deliverables such as resource plans, work breakdown structures, tooling requirements, risk register, Bill of Material(s), and Specification Review – all in accordance with company Heavy Maintenance Mobilization procedure.
11. Deliver and maintain excellent standards of housekeeping.
12. Manage customer interfaces including leading Contract Review Meetings.
13. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including the development of LEAN techniques and processes.
14. Develop internal systems, processes, procedures, and reporting mechanisms providing clear control.
15. Deliver proactive customer management identifying and developing possible opportunities to maximize revenues and cost savings.

What do you need to apply?

1. Minimum Level 3 qualification in Engineering.
2. Previous experience, involvement, and understanding of rail vehicle maintenance activities.
3. Understanding of depot operations.

If you’re passionate about the railway industry and have the skills to excel in this role, we want to hear from you! Join us in delivering high standards and driving continuous improvement in our operations.

More about us:

Arriva TrainCare is part of the Arriva Group, providing high-quality overhaul, maintenance, and servicing of passenger rolling stock, locomotives, freight wagons, and track plant. We operate throughout the UK from six strategic locations – Crewe, Bristol, Eastleigh, Cambridge, Tyne Yard, and Scarborough. You’ll be part of a professional team with these core behaviours at heart:

We do the right thing

We make the difference

We acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. Embracing diversity and inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success.

To apply for this role please submit your CV and covering letter via the website.

Due to the energising nature of our vacancies, application close dates, when stated, are indicative and may be subject to change so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you have applied and been rejected for this role in the last 6 months or applied and been rejected for a role with a similar skill set, we will not re-evaluate you for this position. After 6 months, we will treat your application as a new one. All benefits information is subject to change and the terms of the individual arrangements.