Rail Operations Supervisor - Hinksey

DB Cargo Uk; England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

31 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

EV charging at sites

Cycle to work

Employee wellbeing

Job summary

DB Cargo UK is recruiting an Operations Supervisor in the Hinksey area (Oxfordshire) to join our groundstaff team. You will oversee the preparations of our trains, manage day-to-day depot operations and lead Drivers and Mobile Operatives to meet customer needs.

The role requires strong people management, forward planning and problem-solving skills, with a 5-week training course and ongoing development. Some travel to other sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in people management and supervisory roles.
• Able to problem solve effectively and communicate clearly.
• Willing to travel occasionally to other DB Cargo UK sites.
• Background in rail, logistics or safety-critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee train preparations and day-to-day depot operations.
• Manage Drivers, Mobile Operatives and Terminal Support Workers.
• Plan site operations with the Operations Manager to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Coordinate rostering to ensure adequate staffing for each shift.
• Liaise with engineering teams to report defects and ensure safe departures.

Skills

People management

Problem solving

Communication

Education

A-Levels or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital reporting tools

Job description

Job Title: Rail Operations Supervisor - Hinksey

Location: Oxfordshire

Salary: Starting Salary: £33,616 per annum. Shift allowance of £3,936 per annum upon successfully completing the training school

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Introduction:

DB Cargo UK id recruiting an Operations Supervisor in the Hinksey area to join our operational groundstaff team. As an Operations Supervisor you will be overseeing the preparations of our train, responsible for the day to day running of our depots and managing our teams of Drivers and Mobile Operatives.

What you will be doing?

The role of Operations Supervisor is hands on and requires commitment, dedication, forward planning and problem solving. You will be responsible for the management of Drivers, Mobile Operatives and Terminal Support Workers (location dependant) throughout their shift to ensure all trains depart safely and efficiently to customer needs. You will work with the Operations Manager to plan all site operations ensuring they are carried out safely and efficiently, following site rules and regulations.

You will also be working alongside the rostering and planning teams ensuring you have the correct numbers of staff to facilitate each shift. Planning of multiple trains arriving and departing the depot, you will also be involved in the preparations and shunting of the trains overseeing that safety checks are completed to the highest standards before a train departs your depot. You will also liaise with our engineering teams to report defects either with the locomotives or wagons, ensuring that any traffic leaving your depot is safe for the mainline.

As the PIC (person in charge) of your depot you will be responsible for visitors/customers attending your depot and ensuring they adhere to depot rules, regulations and have the correct PPE for the location.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone with experience in people management, able to problem solve effectively and committed to upholding a safe and efficient workplace for all employees and customers. You will be well organised, able to forward plan and communicate well with others to ensure the smooth running of traffic in and out of the depot. You will be comfortable with Microsoft Office and digital reporting tools, willing to travel occasionally to other DB Cargo UK sites nationwide. Have a flexible approach to shift working, with experience in team working / lone working and be able to work outside in all weather. You will have had previous experience within a rail, logistics or industrial background within a safety-critical environment.

Requirements for the role:

• Candidates must hold a valid manual driving license,
• Live within a 1-hour commute of the central hub location for the area,
• A-Levels or equivalent
• Previous Team Leader/Supervisory role,
• Be committed to learning in a classroom-based environment through training (5-week course)

What matters to you?

Here at DB Cargo, we offer range of benefits as part of your employment. These will include:

• We are offering a salary of starting at £33,616 rising to £36,121 once competency is achieved based on a 35 hours per week contract, with a shift allowance of £3,936 after completion of the training school
• Full training into the role with a 5-week training course
• 31 days annual leave in addition to 2 public holidays
• Defined Contribution pension scheme with generous employer contribution - up to 10% employer contribution
• Free on-site parking
• EV charging at selected sites
• Health Cash Plan Available
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Charge and Go Scheme
• Manager led recognition programme for employees who live our values
• Access to DB Learning world
• We are dedicated to your continuous professional development. Depending on your role we have specialist training programs, apprenticeships, development plans, courses and qualifications we can support you through.
• Access to our employee benefits portal where you can take advantage of discounts for a variety of shops and services as well as accessing our wellbeing content
• We take the health and wellbeing of all employees seriously and provide access to an Employee Assistance Programme.