Tram Maintenance Team Lead – 24/7 Operations

Energy Jobline ZR; Manchester; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Tram Travel

33 days holiday

Discounts at retailers

Family friendly policies

Wellbeing support

Career development support

Job summary

KeolisAmey Metrolink (KAM) is seeking a Tram Maintenance Team Leader at our Trafford Depot. This hands-on leadership role guides a skilled maintenance team, driving high-quality work, smart prioritisation and operational excellence to keep the network safe and reliable.

Working with the Tram Maintenance Manager, you’ll operate on a 24/7 rotating shift, covering days, nights, weekends and public holidays, championing continuous improvement and shaping the next evolution of our maintenance

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in maintenance, project or production teams.
• NVQ Level 3 in an engineering discipline is essential.
• Extensive maintenance experience with fault-finding and diagnostics.
• Strong safety, risk management and continuous improvement knowledge.
• Good verbal/written communications and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Tram Maintenance Manager with prioritising repairs and modification works.
• Lead the team to ensure trams are maintained and serviced per approved regimes.
• Ensure maintenance work orders and records are complete and up to date.
• Comply with safety policies, regulations and zero-harm principles.
• Provide first-line technical support during tram failures or recoveries.
• Engage with internal/external stakeholders to resolve issues.

Job description

KeolisAmey Metrolink (KAM) is seeking a Tram Maintenance Team Leader at our Trafford Depot. This hands-on leadership role guides a skilled maintenance team, driving high-quality work, smart prioritisation and operational excellence to keep the network safe and reliable.

Working with the Tram Maintenance Manager, you’ll operate on a 24/7 rotating shift, covering days, nights, weekends and public holidays, championing continuous improvement and shaping the next evolution of our maintenance