Heavy Maintenance Production Manager

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Heavy Maintenance Manager to drive the successful delivery of key maintenance projects in the rail sector. This pivotal role involves overseeing project mobilisation, ensuring compliance with technical standards, and fostering strong relationships with customers and teams. You will be responsible for developing skilled teams, managing project deliverables, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. If you have a passion for engineering and a track record in project management, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing company.

Qualifications

• Experience in rail vehicle maintenance activities is essential.
• Proven track record in managing heavy maintenance projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the successful mobilisation and delivery of heavy maintenance projects.
• Develop relationships to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
• Lead recruitment and development of skilled teams for project execution.

Skills

Project Management

Team Leadership

Customer Relationship Management

LEAN Techniques

Education

Level 3 Qualification in Engineering

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TXM Recruit is supporting a business in the rail industry that is experiencing significant growth due to the mobilisation of overhaul projects. We are recruiting a Heavy Maintenance Manager. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the successful mobilisation, deployment, and commercial delivery of our heavy maintenance projects.

What You Will Be Doing

1. Develop effective internal and external working relationships to deliver all key elements of Heavy Maintenance contracts.
2. Ensure all work complies with customer, technical, and legislative standards and specifications.
3. Ensure all work is completed in a timely manner and to a high standard, meeting customer expectations.
4. Establish safe systems of work in accordance with relevant standards.
5. Recruit and develop skilled teams to deliver specific work packages.
6. Recruit and develop Project Managers, Engineers, and Planners to support projects.
7. Provide regular management information and KPIs reporting on key project deliverables.
8. Conduct annual Performance Development Reviews with direct reports promptly.
9. Support the bid team with input for new work opportunities and contracts.
10. Lead the mobilisation for new projects, including developing deliverables such as resource plans, work breakdown structures, tooling requirements, risk register, Bill of Materials, and specifications, all in accordance with company procedures.
11. Maintain high standards of housekeeping.
12. Manage customer interfaces, including leading Contract Review Meetings.
13. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including LEAN techniques and processes.
14. Develop internal systems, processes, procedures, and reporting mechanisms for clear control.
15. Proactively manage customer relationships, identifying opportunities to maximize revenues and reduce costs.

What Do You Need to Apply?

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Engineering.
• Previous experience and understanding of rail vehicle maintenance activities.