Quality & Compliance Lead - Fleet Maintenance

South Eastern Railway; Ashford; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

South Eastern Railway seeks a Quality & Compliance Officer at Ashford Engineering Depot to manage its QMS, ensure compliance with standards, and drive continual improvement across fleet maintenance and supplier assurance. You will monitor quality performance, report findings, and implement corrective actions in collaboration with stakeholders.

The role focuses on maintaining compliance with Railway Safety Management System and industry standards, with reporting to optimise processes and drive

Qualifications

• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Qualification.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and industry compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems and QA principles.
• Ability to translate standards into practical business processes.
• Clear and concise report writing.

Responsibilities

• Drive quality improvement and support PDCA cycles with stakeholders.
• Identify KPIs related to the QMS and its effectiveness.
• Plan and conduct internal audits; raise corrective actions where needed.
• Develop the QMS for Fleet Maintenance to meet safety standards.
• Manage corrective/preventive actions and verify effectiveness.
• Advise maintenance teams on quality assurance issues.
• Produce reports on quality and compliance performance.
• Undertake other quality-related duties as required.

Skills

Quality management

Auditing

Reporting

Process improvement

Stakeholder communication

Education

ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Qualification

Job description

South Eastern Railway seeks a Quality & Compliance Officer at Ashford Engineering Depot to manage its QMS, ensure compliance with standards, and drive continual improvement across fleet maintenance and supplier assurance. You will monitor quality performance, report findings, and implement corrective actions in collaboration with stakeholders.

The role focuses on maintaining compliance with Railway Safety Management System and industry standards, with reporting to optimise processes and drive