Shift Production Manager

Location: Ilford Depot

Appointment Basis: Permanent. 4 on 4 off shifts, rotating days, nights and weekends with average of 42 hours per week

Apply by: 23rd March

Salary + Benefits: CIRCA £69,000

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, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Req ID: 508905

Your future role

We are looking for a Shift Production Manager in London at our Ilford Depot, working on our Lotrain. You will also cover our Willesden TMD. You’ll be responsible for the day‑to‑day operation of the project with the aim of leading and developing a positive culture and working environment that drives attitudes and behaviours to support and continuously develop the overall project strategy for improvements to Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery. You will be ensuring the units are maintained in compliance with the maintenance plan, manuals and in a safe and efficient manner and providing rail for London with a world‑class passenger service operations.

Responsibilitys

• Responsible for the presentation of Units in meeting the required entry times and entry points in accordance with the Train Plan Parameters, Train Plan, and the Preparation, Presentation & Hand‑back procedure.
• Responsible for delivering the maintenance of each Unit, Vehicle and Equipment in accordance with the Maintenance Plan, Manuals, maintenance procedures and general requirements of the Maintenance Services.
• Ensure all repairs are undertaken in accordance with the relevant Manuals and the Maintenance Plan.
• Ensure all fault finding has been undertaken with a high degree of due diligence to mitigate any repeat occurrence of the fault.
• Undertake any Additional Services to a Unit, such as damage and vandalism.
• Set demanding and realistic production goals through sustained effort to exceed performance targets. Self‑driven to drive the Production function to deliver the Maintenance Services to deliver on time and to cost.
• Develop strong relationships with the Project Team departments in delivering all management plans.
• Provide strong team leadership through supporting the team, maintain effective working relationships, provide constructive feedback to team members and keep all staff informed through briefs, toolbox talks and appraisals.
• Ensure the safe and efficient operation of Ilford/ Willesden Depots complies with the Depot Operations Plan with respect to:
  • All safety critical arrangements are in place to safeguard staff
  • Train movements by Alstom staff on the depot complies with the Depot Unit Movement Management Plan and depot protection arrangements in Ilford/ Willesden depots
  • All rules for pedestrians, vehicles, staff and contractors are adhered to
• Responsible for fault and incident reporting for related incidents, near misses and accidents at either Willesden/ Ilford Depots or Outstations.
• Ensure all Maintenance Services and Production activities are carried out in accordance with procedures, manuals, handbooks and instructions.
• Responsible for the health and safety of the Production activities ensuring all risks are controlled to ensure a safe working environment for all staff and contractors.
• The risks to be controlled include workplace risks, plant & equipment use, noise, pressure equipment, slips & trips, working at height, workplace transport, workers risks, harmful substances, manual handling, personal protective equipment, vibration and confined spaces. Other risks to control include control of contractors and change management.

All About You

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role.

• Management degree and/or experience (ILM Level 3 or equivalent would also be an advantage)
• Strong project management and communication
• Good understanding of mechanical and electrical principles
• Computer literate
• Experience of managing a team, leading and coaching

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.

You\’ll also:

• 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)
• 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

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.