Rail Competency & Compliance Lead

Speedy Hire; St Helens; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Canteen facilities

Speedy discount

Training & progression

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Speedy is seeking a Rail Competency & Compliance Manager to lead competency management, compliance and engineering capability across the rail division. This role focuses on the safety, maintenance and operations of the Rail Mobile Maintenance Machine fleet and developing the rail workforce.

You will drive compliance with industry standards, support OTP availability, and deliver performance improvements through coaching, mentoring and effective record management.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 qualification in Plant Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of rail engineering, competency management and compliance.
• Experience assessing and developing engineering competence.
• Excellent organisational and record management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, mentor and develop engineers across the region and sector.
• Conduct competency assessments and provide feedback to depot managers.
• Maintain competency records and assessment plans with up-to-date documentation.
• Manage training systems and update competency matrices.
• Administer the Sentinel Scheme and arrange external training.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the rail team.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and industry standards.
• Oversee On Track Plant maintenance and availability.

Skills

Rail engineering

Competency management

Coaching & mentoring

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Level 2 Plant Engineering qualification

Job description

Speedy is seeking a Rail Competency & Compliance Manager to lead competency management, compliance and engineering capability across the rail division. This role focuses on the safety, maintenance and operations of the Rail Mobile Maintenance Machine fleet and developing the rail workforce.

You will drive compliance with industry standards, support OTP availability, and deliver performance improvements through coaching, mentoring and effective record management.