Team Leader Services

Req ID: 501014

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

Purpose of the job

The Team Leader is responsible to support the Production Manager to deliver the service demands of the depot by leading and facilitating effective team working amongst the team members for rolling stock/Infra maintenance/servicing and renovation/modernisation activity.

Responsibilities:

Team Management

• Lead all aspects of the team in the maintenance, servicing to meet customer requirements within the working timetable.
• To deliver Start of shift Briefing (SOSB) / End of shift briefings to team members (EOSB).
• To be responsible for the deployment of team members in line with the shift throughput requirements.
• Co-ordinate line of route ensuring that equipment, tooling and work environment is left in a safe place
• Deputise for Production Manager as required to ensure business needs are maintained.
• Leading and prioritising workloads agreed with the Production Manager/Senior Production Manager.

EHS

• Responsible for leading team members to uphold site safety, including reporting of any unsafe acts, process/procedure deviation

Performance

• Provide real time updates to the Production Manager on work progress against the agreed plan, SQDC deviations and adverse events.
• Ensure that all worksheets are correctly provided to the required standard
• Completion of the shift paperwork 100% (exam, daily, safety sheets)
• Ensure that the team follow the standard processes and conform to those standards on the job.
• Ensure all documentation and procedures are at the correct revision and signed off in full when completed.

Team Communication

• Conduct regular informal discussions with team members.
• Provide regular feedback on team / individual performance.
• Be proactive in seeking views and input from team members.

Team Continuous Improvement

• Take a proactive approach to support Production Managers in understanding and resolving team issues.
• Demonstrate an awareness of continuous improvement, team development and best practice.
• Carry out audit of processes to ensure feedback from team members to continually improve the process or procedures.
• Support the Production Manager in proactively working towards a reduction in Non-Value Added activities.
• Support the team to identify process changes and implement smarter ways of working, engage with APSYS and Industrial Teams
• Ensure 5S is fully implemented

Team Development 

• Ensure all team members have skills including Special Process training needed to perform and deliver against the work plan.
• Conduct regular review of skills matrix for team members.
• Identify individual training needs and report to Production Manager.

Educational Requirements

• Time served apprenticeship or equivalent with associated technical qualifications (Higher National Certificate/Ordinary National Certificate/City & Guilds) or recognised equivalent

Desired Knowledge / Experience

• In-depth understanding of the rail depot and rail industry operations.
• Proven experience in fleet and/or maintenance and/or renovation within an operations role
• Ability to work and lead a team.
• Knowledge of Network rail Rules and Regulations, H&SAWA, COSHH and local safety procedures
• Languages : Hebrew & English

Behavioural Competencies

• Team Player.  Spirit of “Team Trust Action”
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Problem resolution skills
• Self-motivated
• Ability to work under own initiative and to stingent timelines
• IT literate

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!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63  countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.