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Shorterm Group
Posted 10 days ago, valid for 4 days
Hope Valley, Derbyshire S33, England
£55,000 - £59,449 per annum
Full Time
Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
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Sonic Summary
- The Depot Manager position is based in the Sheffield / Peak District area and is part of the Engineering Management Team responsible for maintaining locomotives and wagons.
- Candidates should have experience in an engineering or maintenance environment, successful people management, and a proven track record in team leadership.
- The role requires a confident manager capable of making sound engineering decisions and developing training plans for staff development.
- The salary starts at a minimum of £55,000, rising to £59,449 upon successful completion of the probationary period.
- Applicants should ideally possess several years of relevant experience to ensure effective leadership and operational excellence.
Based in the Sheffield / Peak District Area
Hope Valley, Tunstead and Dow Low
Forming part of the Engineering Management Team, the successful candidate will be a key part of the team that is responsible for the delivery of safe, reliable and cost-effective maintenance of locomotives and wagons to meet and exceed customer requirements assisting the delivery of the Heavy Haul Wagon and Locomotive fleet and ensuring that all maintenance activities comply with the Company Engineering standards and procedures.
You should be able to immediately demonstrate the following:
* Experience in an engineering / maintenance environment
* Successful people management
* Proven track record in team leadership
* Mentor and prove the ability to improve and grow teams
* Confident manager, capable of making sound engineering decisions
* Skilled communicator
* Analytical and financially astute
Core Responsibilities:
* Lead by example, deliver high levels of H&S through positive engagement and continuous improvement
* Work with the audit teams, management of daily standards to ensure workmanship, equipment, and safety / environmental procedures meet both company and legislation requirements.
* Enable production - overcome obstacles to ensure safe, quality and reliable production. Adopt lean practises and a cycle of continuous improvement throughout the facility.
* Direct and control the management of the inspection, maintenance and repair activity of the business and its' client to ensure that the business requirements of the engineering department are delivered.
* Lead in driving service reliance delivery and improve productivity in asset and equipment utilisation.
* Develop a robust training and competency plan in line with company standards to ensure smooth delivery of production.
* Identify and action employee development needs making use of the apprenticeship levy, internal and external training courses and assessments.
* Depot P&L - implement financial controls over maintenance and facility expenditure. Monitor performance of the rolling stock maintenance function. Provide explanation of expenditure variances. Management of site CAPEX plan.
* Communicate effectively and efficiency - ensure the VMF team are kept up to date with all communications and relevant information using toolbox talks, team briefs, safety and engineering bulletins.
* Direct responsibility for 12 staff over 3 sites
* Depot related on call duties as required.
* Depot Facilities are newly installed
* Main place of work to be decided by the successful applicant
Our perks and benefits:
Our people are our most important asset. We strive to empower our employees, ensuring they are trained and competent, fit for work, always informed, and completely engaged in our culture that places safety and wellbeing firmly at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for the most committed and reliable individuals who possess the knowledge, skills and experience needed for their roles. In return we can offer considerable career progression, and a rewarding career in an award-winning team alongside:
* Competitive pay, starting at a minimum 55,000.00 doe. Salary rises to 59,449.00 on successful completion of Probationary Period
* Hours: 40-hour week contract - specific times to be discussed
* Fantastic final-salary pension scheme after an initial qualifying period
* Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
* Access to the company's life assurance scheme
* A range of benefits to make your own so you can get the most of your work and home life which will also help save you money and hassle. From reimbursement on health treatments, to savings on new cars.
