Shift Operations Lead, Rolling Stock Maintenance

Rullion; King's Lynn and West Norfolk; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing program

Cycle to Work Scheme

Company Sick Pay

Job summary

Rullion is seeking a Shift Operations Manager for a Norwich-based rolling stock client. You will lead a dedicated team of technicians, fitters and assistants to deliver maintenance and repair activities on rolling stock.

You will conduct maintenance, fault-finding, repairs, investigations and inspections as required, with emphasis on safety and reliability. A strong engineering background and leadership experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive engineering experience in rolling stock maintenance or comparable environment (avionics, automotive, military etc).
• Strong knowledge of modern technical systems, fault-finding, and root-cause investigation techniques.
• Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical schematics confidently.
• Strong understanding of production-based safety and risk management.
• Proven ability to diagnose complex engineering problems.
• Ability to maintain required competencies for a safety-critical role.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Customer-focused approach with high quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a dedicated team of technicians, fitters and assistants to deliver maintenance and repair activities on rolling stock.
• Carry out maintenance, fault-finding, repairs, investigations and inspections as required.
• Support continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

Skills

Rolling stock maintenance

Fault-finding & root cause analysis

Electrical & mechanical schematics

Safety-critical competency

Team leadership

Education

City & Guilds BTEC minimum

NVQ Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

Rullion is seeking a Shift Operations Manager for a Norwich-based rolling stock client. You will lead a dedicated team of technicians, fitters and assistants to deliver maintenance and repair activities on rolling stock.

You will conduct maintenance, fault-finding, repairs, investigations and inspections as required, with emphasis on safety and reliability. A strong engineering background and leadership experience are essential.