Shift Production Manager

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. Alstom is the UK & Ireland’s leading supplier of new trains and train services, and a leading signalling and rail infrastructure provider.

Your future role:

• You will take responsibility for the successful and safe delivery of contractual commitments and to the achievement of the business plan.
• Provide 24/7 cover across the production function within the depot.
• Ensure that production targets, quality standards and safety requirements are achieved through the execution of the production plan and through the efficient management of resources.
• Ensure that trains are delivered on time in a safe, clean and fully functional condition to our customers.
• As a key leader at Wimbledon Depot, ensure our operations run safely, efficiently, and in line with the highest standards.

Your day-to-day will be dynamic, varied, and vital to the success of our team. We’ll look to you to:

• Lead safe operations by ensuring all safety-critical arrangements are in place for staff, vehicles, pedestrians, and contractors in compliance with our Depot Operations Plan.
• Drive safety culture through prompt fault and incident reporting, including near misses, accidents, and quality concerns at both Wimbledon Depot and Outstations.
• Oversee production excellence by ensuring all maintenance services align with established procedures, manuals, and standards.
• Monitor performance via regular quality audits and by verifying accurate data entry into our Maintenance Management System (MMS).
• Optimise efficiency by managing depot resources, controlling overtime, and executing the Depot Daily Plan while keeping operating costs in check.
• Champion continuous improvement through the promotion of 5S, Lean maintenance methodologies, and Kaizen workshops.
• Lead high-performing teams across Production, Workshop, and Wheel Lathe areas—setting clear accountabilities, managing shift handovers, and enabling organisational change.
• Maintain safety and compliance with internal and statutory standards including the Health & Safety at Work Act, Railway Group Standards, and company policies.
• Support growth and development by coaching staff, identifying training needs, encouraging professional development, and fostering a culture of excellence.
• Plan proactively, from staffing and leave scheduling to ensuring productivity targets are met efficiently and effectively.
• Build strong relationships with Technicians, Engineers, and stakeholders to keep communication flowing and operations seamless.
• Own IT and quality systems, ensuring all relevant updates and procedures are followed, and job times are controlled and accurate.

All about you:

• We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill.
• HNC/HND in engineering or recognised equivalent.
• First experience in team management preferably within the maintenance environment.
• Experience of electronics, pneumatics and mechanics.
• Experience working within a Rolling Stock Maintenance environment preferable.
• History of work in a process/production environment.
• Working knowledge of Quality and Health & Safety standards and systems preferable.
• IT literate with knowledge of Office & Tablet applications.
• Knowledge of Rail industry IT systems, SAP.
• Understanding of Urban Trains business and its Customer requirements.
• Knowledge and understanding of TFL / Network Rail Rules and Regulations.

Things you’ll enjoy:

• Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career.
• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines.
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
• Contribute to innovative projects.
• 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 social coverage (life, medical, pension).

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!

Equal opportunity statement: Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law. As a “disability confident leader accredited employer”, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification.