Depot Improvements Manager

Req ID: 467743

Location: Central Rivers, DE13

Appointment Basis: Permanent

Apply by: 30th October

Salary + Benefits: CIRCA £55,000

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.

Alstom is the UK & Ireland’s leading supplier of new trains, train services, and signalling infrastructure projects. It has built just under 40% of the UK’s mainline train fleet, all the fleets currently in service with London Underground and Dublin’s LUAS.

It is building the UK’s biggest train programme in a generation – AVENTRA - for seven of the UK’s largest train operating companies, is ramping up to build the next generation of Greater Dublin’s commuter trains, DART+ as well as 54 HS2 high-speed trains in a Joint Venture. Alstom also supports 66% of the UK fleet through its Services business and is the UK’s leading CP6 signalling & infrastructure provider.

Employing 6,000 people across the UK and Ireland, we design, build and test trains at the UK’s largest end-to-end train manufacturing factory in Derby and operate major sites at Widnes, Crewe, Ilford and Plymouth, as well as 30 train services depots across the UK&I

Your future role

Overseeing the design, implementation, and management of depot improvement projects to enhance production efficiency, cost control, quality, and safety. Key responsibilities include supporting project governance, acting as a liaison between facilities and operations teams, and driving continuous improvement in depot infrastructure, safety standards, and digital integration.

We’ll look to you for:

• Support and aid control with the project design, installation, implementation and delivery governance of depot improvements Projects (New/improved applications).
• Manage new/improved depot implementation projects on depot which influence or impact production efficiencies, costs, quality and safety.
• Support the FM managers/teams with regards to knowledge transfer, project support and site best practice application.
• Manage the interface/conduit between the Service site's facitlity team and production/fleet operations with regards to new & reactive operational tasks.
• Represent the Service Site Management as advisor for all issues relating to environmental control, facility operational status and take supportive role in working towards required ISO accreditation.
• Supports site development plans in relation to layout of depot infrastructure/5S Offices/Visualisation
• Proposes areas for improvement at the site to the Management team with justified business case, costings and delivery plan. Identify cost savings in the annual operating costs of the depot operations.
• Visualisation implementation throughout the depot to support technological advances
• Manage front/back end projects of digitisation implementation across site
• Support with hardware/software integration and application
• Govern accident, close calls reporting, investigations and improvements.
• Support with Safety and Environmental Audits/Inspections.
• Manage Operations APSYS
• Manage Depot 5S Performance

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: 

• HNC (or recognised equivalent) in relevant engineering/ project management field
• Technical experience and expertise in mechanical and electrical infrastructure maintenance techniques and principals
• Strong EHS knowledge, local legislation and environmental standards
• Strong Risk managements skills
• IT infrastructure knowledge
• People management experience
• Project Management

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) 

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!

What we offer

We offer a highly competitive remuneration package, 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday. Contributed healthcare, life assurance, an excellent company-contributed pension scheme, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive, and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?

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.