Production Manager

TXM Recruit; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Heavy Maintenance Manager to lead the mobilisation and delivery of critical projects in the rail sector. In this pivotal role, you will build effective relationships, ensuring compliance with technical and legislative standards while driving continuous improvement initiatives. You will recruit and develop skilled teams, manage customer interfaces, and provide key management information to support project success. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to significant growth in the rail industry, making a lasting impact on the delivery of essential services.

Qualifications

• Experience in rail vehicle maintenance activities.
• Understanding of depot operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mobilisation and delivery of heavy maintenance projects.
• Develop relationships to ensure compliance with standards.
• Manage customer interfaces and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Project Management

Engineering Knowledge

Customer Relationship Management

LEAN Techniques

Education

Level 3 qualification in Engineering

Job description

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Principal Consultant - Rail & Transportation at TXM Recruit

TXM Recruit is supporting a business in the rail industry 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 heavy maintenance projects.

What You Will Be Doing

1. Develop effective internal and external 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 timely 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 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 mobilisation for new projects, developing deliverables such as resource plans, work breakdown structures, tooling requirements, risk registers, Bills of Material, and specifications, following 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 revenue and cost savings.

What do you need to apply?

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

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management, Engineering, and Manufacturing

Industries

• Engineering Services, Railroad Equipment Manufacturing, Rail Transportation