Rail Telecom Workshop Lead – Repair, Ops & Team Growth

Matchtech; Greater London; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Private medical

Life assurance

25 days holiday

Flexible working

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking an experienced Rail Workshop Manager to lead a technical repair workshop in North Greenwich, London, supporting a major telecom and rail systems programme. You will oversee day-to-day operations, lead a multi-disciplinary team, plan workloads, and ensure high-quality, timely delivery in a fast-paced environment, with a 12-month fixed-term contract and full-time hours.

The role requires strong leadership, diagnostics, and logistics coordination with stakeholders,

Qualifications

• Experience managing a technical repair workshop/service environment.
• Strong understanding of electronic, telecoms, and rail systems.
• Proven team leadership and process improvement experience.
• Strong organisation, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Background in rail or large workshops.
• Experience with logistics, spares, or stock control.
• Knowledge of diagnostics, root cause analysis, or system engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the repair workshop
• Manage and develop a multi-skilled technical team
• Oversee repair, refurbishment, and maintenance activities
• Plan workloads and optimise resources and turnaround times
• Act as escalation point for technical and operational issues
• Coordinate with stakeholders, logistics teams, and subcontractors

Skills

Technical workshop management

Team leadership

Electronics & telecoms knowledge

Problem solving

Logistics & stock control

Diagnostics tools

Tools

Diagnostics tools

Job description

Matchtech is seeking an experienced Rail Workshop Manager to lead a technical repair workshop in North Greenwich, London, supporting a major telecom and rail systems programme. You will oversee day-to-day operations, lead a multi-disciplinary team, plan workloads, and ensure high-quality, timely delivery in a fast-paced environment, with a 12-month fixed-term contract and full-time hours.

The role requires strong leadership, diagnostics, and logistics coordination with stakeholders,