Production Manager

Deutsche Bahn; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport and logistics company in the UK is hiring a Production Manager to oversee Traction and Rolling Stock maintenance. The ideal candidate will possess significant leadership experience, knowledge of safety compliance, and the ability to manage diverse teams. Benefits include a competitive salary of up to £48,052, a hybrid working model, and various employee bonuses and support programs.

Benefits

Salary up to £48,052

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Hybrid working model

Defined Contribution pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Access to DB Learning World

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading large engineering teams.
• Knowledge of traction and rolling stock maintenance.
• Expertise in health and safety management and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance activities across multiple sites.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Produce condition and production reports.

Skills

Leadership

Health and Safety Compliance

Engineering Maintenance Facility Management

Incident Management

Team Collaboration

Education

IOSH qualified or equivalent

Completed Accident Investigation Course

Personal Track Safety

Job description

Introduction

DB Cargo UK is currently recruiting for a Production Manager to join our Asset Maintenance and Management department based at our Stoke Depo.

You will be leading and directing the Traction and Rolling Stock maintenance activities at our Stoke Depo and other DB Cargo sites across the UK, ensuring cost effectiveness and the repair of the fleet in accordance with laid down technical safety and quality standards.

What will you be doing?

• Ensuring all material requirements are met and developing action plans to address any shortfalls.
• Producing condition and production reports, reviewing specifications for new work.
• Attending incidents and derailments as Recovery Supervisor/Incident Engineer and participating in inquiries.
• Managing health and safety on the Depo, conducting safety tours and IPE’s, and updating staff on safety amendments.
• Updating and ensuring staff competencies on CCMS and other systems, maintaining high standards.
• Ensuring compliance of Plant and Equipment on site.
• Updating and reviewing RA and SSOW periodically for compliance.
• Maintaining high employee engagement through transformational leadership, managing disciplinary actions and grievances as needed.

What are we looking for?

• Experience leading a large and diverse engineering maintenance facility with traction and rolling stock knowledge, maintaining safety and compliance.
• IOSH qualified or equivalent.
• Completed Accident Investigation Course and Personal Track Safety.
• Transformational leadership skills, effective team and business collaboration.

What matters to you?

We offer a range of benefits including:

• Salary up to £48,052.00 depending on experience, based on 37 hours/week.
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Hybrid working model with 2-3 days in the office per week.
• Defined Contribution pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
• Free on-site parking and EV charging at selected sites.
• Health Cash Plan, Cycle to Work Scheme, recognition programs, and access to DB Learning World.
• Annual pay reviews and ongoing professional development through training, apprenticeships, and courses.
• Access to employee benefits portal with discounts and wellbeing resources.
• Employee Assistance Programme supporting health and wellbeing.