Deputy Supervisor (T5) - Bedford

At Siemens Mobility, we are not just imagining the future of transportation—we are building it. Our team of experts is dedicated to creating smart, efficient, and sustainable mobility solutions that improve the daily lives of millions of passengers. We are looking for passionate professionals who are eager to innovate and push the boundaries of what’s possible. If you are ready to be part of a transformative journey, come and join us.

We are now recruiting a Deputy Supervisor to support the leadership of a skilled team of rolling stock technicians at our Bedford Cauldwell Traincare Depot. In this role, you will be instrumental in implementing the maintenance plan, ensuring the reliability and operational readiness of the Class 360/1 Desiro fleet for passenger services. You’ll report directly to the Supervisor/Production Manager and lead a dedicated team in meeting and exceeding the daily Train Service Agreement. You will take full ownership of delivering quality work in a safe, efficient manner, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. With a focus on driving productivity and implementing process improvements, you’ll play a crucial role in enhancing operational efficiency. Additionally, you will support the continuous growth and development of your team, cultivating a work environment that prioritises both performance and collaboration. This is a shift-based (12 hour) role with a rotating schedule of days, nights, and weekends. To meet the legal requirements set out in the Working Time Regulations, ROGS Regulations, and other Railway Group Standards, applicants must live within a one-hour commute of the Bedford depot.

Responsibilities

• Resource Management: Plan and manage resources—people, materials, tools, and services—to meet daily operational needs and improve efficiency.
• Production Implementation: Implement production plans to achieve business goals and minimise deferred work.
• Maintenance Oversight: Ensure maintenance activities align with standards and are conducted as per relevant instructions.
• Shift Coverage: Optimise shift coverage to reduce downtime and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Customer Relations: Understand and address customer requirements, keeping plans updated and maintaining relationships.
• Continuous Improvement: Champion a culture of continuous improvement, empowering team members to implement beneficial changes.
• Health and Safety Compliance: Implement safe systems, communicate health and safety responsibilities, and promote a zero-harm culture.
• Financial Management: Make service decisions aligned with contract deliverables, monitor efficiency, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Leadership and Engagement: Demonstrate Siemens management standards, cultivate a high-performance culture, and engage employees effectively.
• Performance Monitoring: Supervise team performance, provide feedback, and communicate business information to drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience within a rolling stock or vehicle maintenance environment.
• Technical knowledge of rolling stock maintenance procedures/practices.
• Good knowledge of IT systems/software.
• Excellent interpersonal skills both written and oral.
• Strong organisation/planning skills.
• Good understanding of Health, Safety and environment requirements.
• Engineering ONC or equivalent qualification or experience.
• Basic understanding of continuous improvement principles.
• Contract/Commercial knowledge.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, company bonus, holiday allowance, and pension.
• Flexible benefits scheme where you can tailor your benefits package to suit you.

We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us. At Siemens, we promote a growth mindset, the self-belief that we can learn and grow, take on new challenges and adapt to change. If you don’t match all the criteria for this role but feel you have transferable skills to enable you to succeed, we encourage you to apply.