Overhaul Production Manager in Manchester

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Date: 4 Aug 2026

Company: CAF Rail UK

Location:

MANCHESTER, GB, M40 2BA

ABOUT CAF

Innovation is in our DNA - we thrive on pushing boundaries and adapting to new challenges with a flexible approach. Proud to be a global leader, our fast-paced growth provides exciting opportunities for our team and the community.

Committed to maintaining trains and trams, our mission is to enhance vehicle safety and reliability. Our ultimate goal is to deliver a comfortable, dependable, and sustainable commuting experience for all passengers.

Based out of multiple locations across the UK, our 24/7 operation means we’re always on hand to deliver reliable technical support. Utilising the latest digital technology, we strive to enhance dependability, helping people to get to where they need to be!

We wouldn’t be where we are without our people. Working together as a team, we strive to achieve great things while supporting each other to thrive along the way.

What can you expect from CAF?

• Positive Work Environment: You will work in a positive environment, based on mutual respect and team spirit.
• Professional Development: Our projects are often measured in years, sometimes decades, giving you and the organisation a future.
• Learning and Autonomy: We will encourage you to work autonomously, being able to propose and decide 'what' and 'how'.
• Security and Reliability: CAF has been working for over 100 years on a path that stretches into the future, giving you the security you need.
• Cutting-edge technology: You will work with the latest technologies, facing the challenge of devising innovative approaches and solutions every day.

What will be your role in the company?

The Overhaul Facility Production Manager is responsible for the facility management, care and maintenance of the facility as well as being the leader of the production operations for component overhauls — including bogies, wheelsets, traction motors, gearboxes, couplers, PWPs and HVAC systems.

This role is responsible for planning and managing the day-to-day activities of the production team, ensuring that safety, quality, efficiency, and delivery targets are consistently met. Also in charge of ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, organization and 5S on the shop floor. Reporting directly to the Head of UK Overhaul, you will play a key role in the setup of this brand-new CAF Project in the UK. The role involves close coordination with colleagues in the Engineering and Materials department as well as clients.

During the setup phase of the facility, the PM will play a key role in reviewing and supporting the layout design, specifying equipment, tools, and system as well as ensuring the operational team receives robust training on the procedures, instructions, and know the Bill Of Materials of the applicable activities and tasks.

What salary will you be paid for this role?

As a Real Living Wage employer for this role you will be offered a competitive salary, between £60k - £70k per annum, plus benefits, depending on your skills and experience..

What will make you successful in this position?

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Level 4/5 in Engineering Degree is desirable. Exceptionally level 3 in Engineering with strong and relevant experience may also be considered.

• Significant experience in production and people management in a heavy engineering or rail environment
• Proven experience in planning, leadership, and delivering high-quality outputs on time
• Familiarity with component overhauls, depot/facility maintenance, or workshop operations
• Experience in setting up or scaling up production environments is desirable
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma is highly desirable.
• Familiarity in Total Productive Maintenance and Autonomous Maintenance is desirable.

PERSONAL SKILLS:

• Strong planning and organizational capabilities.
• Highly goal-oriented with a strong focus on achieving and exceeding targets.
• Self-motivated and initiative-taking with initiative to work to achieve results effectively.
• Able to perform effectively under stressful conditions while multitasking.
• Leadership skills and the ability to motivate others to meet deadlines.
• Ability to act decisively and solve employee, system, or equipment-related problems.
• Team player - works collaboratively and uses influence to gain resolution of issues.
• Adaptable - able to manage change and remain flexible to individual situations.
• Practical problem-solver with a structured decision-making approach.
• Skilled communicator across diverse cultural and technical environments.

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Acting as a Champion for Change

Developing Talent

Managing Performance

Communicating Effectively

Acting with Integrity

Other requirements and/or aspects to be assessed

ABOUT WHAT WE OFFER

A Real Living Wage employer and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, RSSB Mental Health Charter and Women in Rail EDI Charter, we’ve a lot to shout about at CAF.

Creating a culture of inclusivity and belonging is really important to us and we’re proud to offer our people a range of benefits to support wellbeing including 25 days annual leave, an excellent workplace pension scheme (with up to 10% contribution from us), not forgetting to mention our generous health care cash plan and Bike2Work scheme just to name a few!

Looking for career development? Our Professional Sponsorship scheme will help you to achieve your goals while our Flexible Working policy and Family Friendly culture mean everyone is supported to thrive at CAF.

As a socially responsible business, we offer paid volunteering days and promote a variety of social value initiatives, including tree-planting, company-wide donation drives, and providing support to the homeless community and refugees. We’re creating waves of positive change through delivering meaningful social value impact on and off the tracks!