Shift Production Manager

Alstom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport solutions company is seeking a Shift Production Manager for the East Ham Depot in London. This role involves overseeing the production team for efficient delivery of maintenance and enhancements on the Electrostar and Aventra fleets. Successful candidates should possess strong project management and leadership skills, hold an HNC or equivalent in Engineering, and demonstrate a proactive approach to team management and operational support. The position offers a dynamic work environment and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Long-term career opportunities

Agile working environment

Comprehensive benefits package

25 days annual leave

Salary sacrifice scheme for vehicles

Qualifications

• Strong project management background is required.
• Experience in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment is beneficial.
• Proven team management experience including appraisals and grievances.

Responsibilities

• Manage the production team for maintenance and component exchange.
• Provide technical support to the operations team.
• Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with processes.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Mechanical Engineering knowledge

IT proficiency (Excel, SharePoint)

Team management

English proficiency

Education

HNC or equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

As the Shift Production Manager at East Ham, London, you will work closely with the Depot Management team and customers to ensure the safe and effective delivery of the Electrostar Class 357 and Aventra Class 720 fleets. Your role will involve managing the production team and providing administrative and technical support to ensure smooth operations at the depot. This is an onsite position with the following shift patterns: 2 Days 2 Nights 5 Off, 3 Days 2 Nights 4 Off, 2 Days 3 Nights 5 Off, as a 28 day rotation. We'll also look to you to:

Responsibilities

• Manage the production team to facilitate the delivery and completion of both planned and unplanned maintenance and component exchange programmes.
• Provide technical and planning support to the operations team.
• Identify and implement maintenance optimisation opportunities to enhance efficiency.
• Define and lead the training requirements and programmes for maintenance staff.
• Identify tooling and equipment needs for all maintenance activities.
• Conduct and document regular Planned General Inspections of workshop, In‑Process Checks (IPC's), and Safety Conversations to ensure compliance with local and Alstom processes.

We value passion and self‑motivation over extensive experience. That's why we don't expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we've listed qualifications and traits that will help you succeed and grow in this role:

Qualifications

• You should possess a strong project management background, along with excellent leadership and communication skills.
• An HNC or equivalent experience in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Technical knowledge of the Electrostar and Aventra platforms is desirable.
• Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and SharePoint, are essential.
• Experience in a high‑pressure, fast‑paced, 24/7 environment is beneficial.
• A good understanding of the English language (written and verbal) is necessary.
• Proven experience in managing a team, including accountability for all people management activities such as absence management, appraisals, discipline, and grievances.
• Experience in leading, coaching, and motivating a team to achieve both individual and departmental development goals is key.
• Hands‑on experience in train maintenance (supervision or management) is advantageous.
• Fluency in English is required.

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high‑speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be our Shift Production Manager to work at our East Ham Depot to uphold excellence in delivery of fleets?

Benefits

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long‑term career free from boring daily routines
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our agile working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award‑winning learning
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive benefits (pension, life ins., medical)
• Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holidays
• Option to enjoy a brand new electric or hybrid vehicle with our salary sacrifice scheme
• A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle

You don't need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you'll be proud. If you're up for the challenge, we'd love to hear from you!