Fleet Manager - Rail in Gildersome

Remote ideally southern based – willing to travel regularly. Full Time Job Description At Rolls‑Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls‑Royce, you will have the opportunity to work on world‑class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high‑performance culture.

As the Fleet Manager you will ensure and maximize fleet availability for customers based in London, Bristol and Plymouth through effective management and reporting on all fleet maintenance, repair and service of rolling stock powerpacks. You will report to the Vice President of Rail.

What You Will Be Doing

• To ensure all HSQE standards are met in all work that is carried out by the fleet and actively encourage improvement to safe working practices through near miss reporting and leadership safety walks.
• Own the risk assessment review and creation process for their sites.
• Lead and manage a team of engineers, with team leaders and supervisors.
• Create and roll out all internal KPI performance reporting on a periodic basis.
• Conduct Fleet planning for QL3 and QL4. Long term planning for QL1 exams.
• Ensure effective provisioning and resourcing for potential QL2 requirements.
• Provide proactive customer relationship management to cover all fleet issues.
• Align scheduled and reactive workload with respective depot workforce supervisors and team leaders.
• Planning and allocation of swing units (contract dependent).
• Liaise with the Value Care Agreement (VCA) manager for MFN contracts.
• Be the VCA manager for MUK contracts.
• Communication within the project team, 2nd level organization and headquarter functions.
• Ensure service readiness for contract fulfilment.
• Support pre‑signoff phase for future contracts.
• Look for new revenue opportunities and support the sales team to secure them.
• Manage the competency of the team and create/delete skills as required.

Position Qualifications

• From an engineering / service background NVQ Level 3 in Engineering or Equivalent.
• Relevant managerial operational competencies.
• Technical knowledge of engines.
• Ability to identify and manage stakeholders.
• Strategic / forward thinking and a customer orientated approach.
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly XLS, Word and email.
• On the job training will be provided for SAP, MTU Business Portal.

Preferred Requirements

• Drives a strong health and safety culture.
• Effective time management.
• Proactive self-starter.
• Strong multilevel communication skills.
• Strong Organising skills and a flexible attitude.
• Works well with others.

Power Systems is the Rolls‑Royce business which provides world‑class power solutions and complete life‑cycle support under our product and solution brand MTU. Through digitalisation and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility. We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These technologically advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide. Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi‑year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls‑Royce into a high‑performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls‑Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non‑discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

Type of Contract: Permanent