Team Leader - Modifications & Overhauls in Kennington

Location: Old Oak Common

Appointment Basis: Permanent. 24/7 operation. Must be available days, nights and weekends.

Salary + Benefits: CIRCA 67,000

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, 86,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Purpose of role:

Take on a team leader role within our services team, delivering and leading critical fleet improvement programmes, engineering changes, heavy maintenance activities, and overhaul projects. As a Modifications & Overhauls Team Leader (internally known as Team Leader), you will ensure all modification and overhaul activities are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

You will be responsible for coordinating planned engineering work, supporting technical investigations, implementing engineering change instructions, and driving continuous improvement across modification and overhaul programmes. Reporting into Shift Production Managers, Engineering, Planning, and Supply Chain teams, you will play a key role in delivering projects on time and within budget while maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead modification, overhaul, refurbishment, and engineering change activities on rolling stock and associated systems.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with maintenance instructions, engineering change documentation, technical specifications, quality standards, and company procedures.
• Take responsibility for the safe, efficient, and professional workmanship of all projects under your control.
• Coordinate daily work activities to ensure modification and overhaul programmes are delivered in line with agreed schedules and production plans.
• Support the planning and execution of fleet enhancement projects, heavy maintenance campaigns, and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Undertake fault-finding, technical investigations, and root cause analysis activities to support modification validation and reliability improvements.
• Ensure all engineering documentation, overhaul records, and completion certificates are accurately completed and submitted for approval.
• Act as the designated responsible person for the safe management of work activities and ensure safe systems of work are rigorously followed.
• Identify, lead, and escalate risks that may impact safety, quality, delivery, or cost objectives.
• Support Engineering teams during implementation of modifications and provide feedback regarding installation issues, technical concerns, and potential improvements.
• Ensure all tooling, equipment, lifting devices, and mechanical handling assets are used safely and maintained in accordance with company requirements.
• Provide clear communication and shift handovers to ensure continuity of project activities.
• Monitor productivity, quality performance, and project milestones, taking corrective action where necessary.
• Support the Production Manager in achieving business objectives relating to safety, quality, cost, delivery, and people performance.
• Produce detailed reports relating to modification programmes, technical investigations, quality concerns, and engineering change implementation.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve working practices, processes, productivity, and fleet reliability.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members to build technical capability and support succession planning.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Act as Team Leader to the Shift Production Manager when required.
• Carry out duties and responsibilities as requested by management in line with your competencies and training.

All about you:

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience within maintenance, engineering, manufacturing, rail, aviation, automotive, defence, or a similar technical environment.
• Experience leading teams or projects in a safety-critical or regulated environment, with a strong focus on safety, quality and delivery.
• Good understanding of maintenance, overhaul, modification or project delivery, including interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and develop teams and provide clear updates to senior management.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Perks and Benefits:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines.
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension).
• Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday.
• A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.

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' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.