Who are we?
Stadler has been building trains for over 80 years. Thanks to our innovation, strength, flexibility and reliability, we are a leading manufacturer of rail vehicles today. Around 13,000 employees work at several production and engineering sites and at over 70 service locations in Europe, North America and North Africa.
Stadler Rail Service UK Limited (SRS UK) is a subsidiary of Stadler. SRS UK provides a train maintenance service for a growing number of clients in the UK. In the next few years over 150 new Stadler trains will be joining the UK Rail Network which signifies the start of an exciting future for Stadler in the UK. Our current depot locations are in Cardiff, Glasgow, Liverpool, Newcastle and Norwich offering a wide scope of opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in the UK Rail Industry.
We are looking for an experienced Production Manager at our Norwich depot to lead and manage our production team on a 12 month secondment basis. You will ensure the business meets its contractual performance levels, including safety, reliability, train presentation, and availability on a 24/7 basis. Your role involves providing trains as needed, meeting all criteria for safety, reliability, environmental standards, and train presentation. You will offer strong leadership, promote continual improvement, and maintain a client-focused attitude. The ideal candidate will act independently, set priorities, and contribute to the company's KPI's and values.
Your duties will include
• Support the Head of Production in leading and coordinating technical staff (technicians, fitters, assistants) for rolling stock delivery.• Ensure safety standards and performance targets are met through on-the-job quality inspections and reporting.
• Verify that trains are safe, reliable, and compliant with company procedures before entering service.
• Allocate work according to maintenance plans; carry out routine maintenance, repairs, and fault-finding as needed.
• Perform inspections and checks to ensure safety and adherence to specifications.
• Complete all documentation associated with fleet maintenance and overhaul activities.
• Assist with people management, ensuring staff competence and safety accountability.
• Oversee performance regimes to achieve safety and quality targets.
• Support the development and implementation of organizational standards and procedures.
• Report safety failures and incidents, promoting a zero-harm culture.
• Initiate actions to prevent non-conformances and maintain the annual risk register.
• Demonstrate values-based behaviour and deputise for the Head of Production as required.
