Senior Rail Heavy Maintenance Delivery Lead

Arriva Group; Crewe; On-site; GBP 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A key player in train maintenance based in Crewe is seeking a Heavy Maintenance Delivery Manager to lead a safety-focused team and deliver exceptional customer service. This pivotal role involves managing maintenance projects, ensuring compliance with processes, and analyzing performance to drive improvements. Candidates should possess relevant engineering qualifications and experience in the rail industry. The position offers a permanent contract with a salary of £67,000 and various benefits including 25 days annual leave, pension, and health cover.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Pension plan

Healthcare cover

Arriva UK Trains Travel Pass

Cycle to Work scheme

Retailer discount scheme

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team within heavy maintenance or engineering.
• Track record of managing complex programmes.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high performing team delivering customer service.
• Ensure consistency in procedures across HM locations.
• Analyze project performance for continuous improvement.
• Lead development of manpower planning systems.
• Ensure competence assessment and audit compliance.

Skills

Leadership within engineering

Project management

Problem solving

Understanding of rail vehicle maintenance

Production efficiency techniques

Education

NVQ Level 4 certificate in Engineering

BTEC certificate in Engineering

City & Guilds certificate in Engineering

Prince 2 qualified

Job description

A key player in train maintenance based in Crewe is seeking a Heavy Maintenance Delivery Manager to lead a safety-focused team and deliver exceptional customer service. This pivotal role involves managing maintenance projects, ensuring compliance with processes, and analyzing performance to drive improvements. Candidates should possess relevant engineering qualifications and experience in the rail industry. The position offers a permanent contract with a salary of £67,000 and various benefits including 25 days annual leave, pension, and health cover.