Rail Telecom Workshop Manager

Matchtech; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 59 000 - 72 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Pension

Private medical

Life assurance

25 days holiday

Flexible working

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

Technical workshop management

Team leadership

Electronics & telecoms knowledge

Problem solving

Logistics & stock control

Diagnostics tools

Outils

Diagnostics tools

Description du poste

Rail Workshop Manager

Location: North Greenwich, London
Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term (extension possible)
Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday (37.5 hours)

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to lead a technical repair workshop supporting a major telecom/system programme (gate lines, ticket machines, and software).

You’ll oversee workshop operations, lead a multi-disciplinary team, and ensure high-quality, efficient delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Key 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

What We’re Looking For

• 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 inrail or large workshops
• Experience with logistics, spares, or stock control
• Knowledge of diagnostics, root cause analysis, or system engineering

What’s on Offer

• Salary CIRCA 65,000
• Work on a high-profile and long-term programme
• Collaborative, professional team environment
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with buy/sell options)
• Pension, private medical, life assurance, and additional benefits
• Learning, development, and flexible working options