Rail Operations Supervisor - Hinksey

DB Cargo; Oxford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave

Defined Contribution pension (up to 10

Free on-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Charge and Go scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

DB Cargo UK is recruiting an Operations Supervisor in the Hinksey area to join our depot operations team in Oxfordshire. You will supervise drivers, mobile operatives and terminal staff, plan daily site operations and ensure trains depart safely and efficiently, liaising with engineering to report defects and maintain mainline safety.

The role requires experience in team leadership, strong planning and communication skills, and a willingness to travel to other DB Cargo UK sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in people management within a safety‑critical environment.
• Ability to plan ahead and coordinate multiple trains and staff.
• Strong communication and team leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee drivers, Mobile Operatives and Terminal Support Workers on shift.
• Plan site operations with Operations Manager to ensure safe, efficient departures.
• Ensure safety checks are completed to the highest standards before trains depart.
• Liaise with engineering teams to report defects and ensure mainline safety.
• Manage rostering and staffing levels to meet depot needs across shifts.

Skills

People management

Problem solving

Planning

Communication

Team leadership

Education

A-Levels or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital reporting tools

Job description

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

Permanent

Experience Level

Experienced

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?

• 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
• 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.

Candidates with experience of: Operations Supervisor, Rail Operations Supervisor, Railway Operations Supervisor, Rail Supervisor, Rail Team Leader, Railway Team Leader, Depot Operations Supervisor, Depot Supervisor, Rail Depot Supervisor, Train Operations Supervisor, Freight Operations Supervisor, Rail Freight Supervisor, may also be considered for this role.