Senior Production Manager (Machynlleth)

CAF Group; Machynlleth; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Health care plan

Bike2Work

Job summary

CAF Rail UK in Machynlleth is seeking a Senior Production Manager to oversee production processes across multiple sites and support the Engineering team. The role includes coordinating planned and unplanned activities to maximise fleet availability and ensuring adherence to 5S and quality standards.

Travel to project locations and collaboration with CAF projects are expected. The role emphasizes safety, RAMS, and continuous improvement within a rail operations context.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 of relevant engineering qualification.
• IOSH Certification.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in operations.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a production planning and people management role.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in an engineering or rail environment.
• Good understanding of onboard vehicle systems and components.

Responsibilities

• Support RAMS development and site safety statements.
• Actively participate HS inspections and audits.
• Lead safety policies and model behaviours across the site.
• Undertake competency assessments as required.
• Ensure the Production Managers maintain 5S standards across areas.
• Oversee fleet modifications and campaigns as per plan.
• Coordinate with planners to schedule maintenance activities.
• Work with Materials Manager to organise third‑party site attendance.

Skills

Engineering qualification

IOSH Certification

Operations experience

Production planning

People management

Rail environment

Vehicle systems knowledge

Education

Level 3 engineering qualification

Job description

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Senior Production Manager (Machynlleth)

Date: 23 Jul 2026

Company: CAF Rail UK

Location: MACHYNLLETH, GB

ABOUT CAF

Innovation is in our DNA - we thrive on pushing boundaries and adapting to new challenges with a flexible approach. Proud to be a global leader, our fast-paced growth provides exciting opportunities for our team and the community.

Committed to maintaining trains and trams, our mission is to enhance vehicle safety and reliability. Our ultimate goal is to deliver a comfortable, dependable, and sustainable commuting experience for all passengers.

Based out of multiple locations across the UK, our 24/7 operation means we’re always on hand to deliver reliable technical support. Utilising the latest digital technology, we strive to enhance dependability, helping people to get to where they need to be!

What can you expect from CAF?

• Positive Work Environment:You will work in a positive environment, based on mutual respect and team spirit.
• Professional Development:Our projects are often measured in years, sometimes decades, giving you and the organisation a future.
• Learning and Autonomy:We will encourage you to work autonomously, being able to propose and decide 'what' and 'how'.
• Security and Reliability:CAF has been working for over 100 years on a path that stretches into the future, giving you the security you need.
• Cutting-edge technology:You will work with the latest technologies, facing the challenge of devising innovative approaches and solutions every day

What will be your role in the company?

The role of Senior Production Manager involves the managing of resources and technical support to all Production staff, in coordination with the Engineering team.

As the Senior Production Manager, you will oversee the production processes, coordinating all planned and unplanned activities to deliver vehicles for use in passenger service, maximizing the availability of the fleet.

The role involves managing production in different sites and it sometimes may require travelling to specific project locations and engaging with other CAF projects.

Your daily duties will include:

• Support Health and Safety Advisor to produce and review RAMS or other site-specific method statements.
• Actively participate H&S inspections and audits.
• Work with management to implement the Safety company's policies and procedures and lead by example.
• Undertake competency assessments as required.
• Ensure the Production Managers maintain all areas in line with the high standards of 5S.
• Maintain a high level of quality standards, with all work completed in accordance with railway industry, site, and Company standards.
• Undertake and support internal and external audits when required.
• Monitor the production processes and adjust schedules as needed to be align with project requirements.
• Working with the Planner Engineer to schedule the maintenance activities in accordance with the maintenance plan.
• Working with the Materials Manager to organise supplier or other third-party site attendance to undertake specialist repairs.
• Oversee progress and ensure the execution of fleet modifications and campaigns are carry out as per plan.
• Prioritise and organise the ongoing maintenance activities to optimize the productivity and reduce additional cost
• Oversee all preventive maintenance activities efficiency of designated depots
• Generate Additional Services reports per period and have a direct communication with the customer regarding vandalism incidents or large repairs resulting from external factors.
• Optimisation of resources and materials in coordination with the LEO to find out and implement efficiency improvements.
• Occasional travel is required of any designated depot.
• Having a deep understanding of the contractual clauses related to the availability of the fleet and the Performance Regime related and taking the needed stands and decisions to protect the company’s interests based on that knowledge.

What salary will you be paid for this role?

As a Real Living Wage Employer, we are proud to pay competitively at CAF. For this role you will be offered a salary in the region of £70,000 per annum. In addition to your salary you will receive an accommodation allowance of £6,000 per annum, subject to statutory deductions.

What will make you successful in this position?

To succeed in this role you will need:

• Minimum Level 3 of relevant engineering qualification
• IOSH Certification
• Minimum 3 years of experience in operations
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a production planning and people management role
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in an engineering or rail environment.
• Good understanding of onboard vehicle systems and components

ABOUT WHAT WE OFFER

A Real Living Wage employer and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, RSSB Mental Health Charter and Women in Rail EDI Charter, we’ve a lot to shout about at CAF.

Creating a culture of incl usivity and belonging is really important to us and we’re proud to offer our people a range of benefits to support wellbeing including 25 days annual leave, an excellent workplace pension scheme (with up to 10% contribution from us), not forgetting to mention our generous health care cash plan and Bike2Work scheme just to name a few!

Looking for career development? Our Professional Sponsorship scheme will help you to achieve your goals while our Flexible Working policy and Family Friendly culture mean everyone is supported to thrive at CAF.

As a socially responsible business, we offer paid volunteering days and promote a variety of social value initiatives, including tree-planting, company-wide donation drives, and providing support to the homeless community and refugees. We’re creating waves of positive change through delivering meaningful social value impact on and off the tracks!