Production Performance Manager

Freightliner; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics operator in the UK is seeking a Production Performance Manager to join their Engineering team in Leeds. The role involves leading a team, managing alerts from locomotives, and implementing Condition Based Maintenance policies. Ideal candidates will have an HNC in engineering, experience in Traction and Rolling Stock, and a commitment to safety and flexibility in working practices. Competitive pay and excellent benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Commitment to safe working practices.
• Flexibility to work away from home.
• On Call commitment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Technical Specialists.
• Manage alerts from locomotives fitted with RCM equipment.
• Develop and implement Condition Based Maintenance policy.

Skills

Leadership

Condition Based Maintenance

Analytical skills

Education

HNC in electrical or mechanical engineering

Job description

Freightliner is the UK's largest maritime intermodal logistics operator, transporting containers from all major deep‑sea ports to our national network of inland terminals, as well as a leading operator in the UK Heavy Haul rail freight market. Freightliner has operations across Europe offering both Intermodal and Heavy Haul rail freight services seamlessly connecting European countries and the UK.

In the UK the Freightliner Group operates under a number of legal entities including Freightliner Group Ltd, Freightliner Heavy Haul Ltd, Freightliner Ltd, Pentalver Transport Ltd, and Pentalver Cannock Ltd.

Production Performance Manager

Freightliner Group Ltd

Location: Leeds VMF

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Production Performance Manager to join our Engineering team. The role reports directly to the HH Fleet Manager and will be based out of our Leeds Vehicle Maintenance Facility.

Freightliner is striving to lead the way and be best in class for Remote Condition Monitoring (RCM) and Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) for diesel locomotives in the UK. Working with the Engineering and Production teams, the successful candidate will support front line technical queries and drive the maintenance policy towards a more Condition Based philosophy.

Key responsibilities whilst working in the role will include:

• Leading a team of Technical Specialists,
• Managing the alerts from locomotives fitted with RCM equipment,
• Ensuring timely intervention to prevent ‘in service’ locomotive failures
• Developing and implementing a Condition Based Maintenance policy
• Analysing the RCM data to enhance the reliability, safety and availability of the company’s diesel locomotive fleet.
• Work alongside Freightliners RCM partner (Instrumentel) to continually enhance the RCM capability across the Class 66 locomotive fleet
• Support in technical investigations
• Create and develop a ‘reliability targeted’ IPE plan to support emerging trends

Requirements:

• Commitment to adopting safe working practices
• A willingness to be flexible as this role may require some working away from your home location
• ‘On Call’ commitment included within role
• Engineering qualification, preferably to HNC standard in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Demonstrable broadly based experience of Traction and Rolling Stock.
• A background in either Reliability Centered or Condition Based Maintenance is desirable.
• Previous people management experience is desirable

The successful applicant should be safety conscious and motivated to work safely to tight deadlines, a fully versatile team member who has a flexible approach to working hours.

Please note this post is subject to standard pre‑employment checks including employment references, medical & D&A screening and successful DBS background checks.

Our commitment to you, once you join our team, is to foster growth and provide developmental opportunities to ensure you reach your utmost potential.

We are looking for the most committed and reliable individuals who possess the knowledge, skills and experience needed for their roles.

In return we can offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, a competitive pension scheme and a rewarding career in an award‑winning team.