Duty Shift Manager

We have a great opportunity for an enthusiastic self-motivated Duty Shift Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. This position is based in London at Bounds Green Train Maintenance Centre.

 

Accountabilities:

In this exciting role, you will be responsible for the management of maintenance team, including individual and team development, whilst incorporating the concepts of continuous improvement into safety, quality, performance, and wellbeing.

 

Specifically, you will be responsible for the following deliverables;

Responsible on a shift basis to ensure that the team delivers the contractual requirements for availability of train to the correct standard to meet the diagrammed requirements of the TOC
To ensure all contractual KPI’s are complete for each SET before entering service
To ensure that all records are completed and entered into the maintenance management system.
Obtain and use engineering schedules, procedures and specifications for traction and rolling stock activities
Support good quality, health, safety and environmental practices in the workplace
Organise resources and prioritise routines to undertake planned traction and rolling stock engineering activities
Organise resources and prioritise routines to undertake unplanned traction and rolling stock engineering activities
Responsible for the safe movement of rolling stock
Responsible for the recruitment of the maintenance team members
Responsible for the continued development of the maintenance teams
Control costs through planning of resources
Identify and deal with hazards in the railway environment
Carry out in process and post maintenance checks in accordance with the Q&A manager to drive continued improvement in maintenance activities
Diagnose faults in traction and rolling stock assets and pass to the technical team
Gather and execute the maintenance plan from the Planning Manager
Development of improvements in maintenance processes
Deal with disciplinary issues within the maintenance teams
Carryout assessments in line with the depot competence management system as required
Accept and confirm responsibility for the control of traction and rolling stock assets
Develop professionally and support good working relationships
Learn new skills in accordance with Hitachi’s new business demands as required
Assist as required.

 

Required Skills/ Knowledge:

Network Rail Sentinel PTS
Stock-Specific maintenance and faulting
Manual Handling
Assessor

 

Education/Qualifications:

Served apprenticeship with mechanical, electrical disciplines.
Engineering based NVQ level 3.

 

Behavioural:

Calm and diplomatic under pressure.
Able to represent Hitachi in a professional manner at all times.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Loyal, committed, confident and determined.
Good team worker.

 

Desired Skills (not essential):

Intermediate IT skills – typically Word, Excel, Equinox
Powered plant and tools – air / 110v
Depot Protection
Working at Height
AC/DC Depot isolation.

 

What we offer:

We value the importance of all of our employees, if you would like to join our fantastic organisation you could be entitled to;

Competitive salary
Annual Performance bonus paid on discretionary basis.
25 days holiday
Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%
Private medical insurance
Personal Accident insurance
Group Income protection
Group Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme.

 

We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment – we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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