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A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.
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We’re looking for an experienced Materials Manager to lead our materials, stores, and logistics operations within a Train Maintenance Centre (TMC). This is a hands-on, onsite leadership role where you will take ownership of stock integrity, materials availability, and supply chain performance—ensuring our fleets are maintained safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
You’ll play a key role in keeping operations moving by ensuring the right materials, tools, and services are available at the right time, while driving continuous improvement across the supply chain.
Some Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all materials, stores, and inventory operations to support maintenance delivery and fleet availability
- Ensure robust stock control, governance, and inventory accuracy across all materials and tooling
- Promote a strong health & safety culture and ensure compliance with all regulatory and company standards
- Provide leadership and direction to the materials team, driving performance, engagement, and development
- Manage supplier and 3PL relationships to ensure service levels, cost efficiency, and value delivery
- Oversee tooling, calibration (IMTE), and critical asset readiness to maintain operational integrity
- Lead audits, manage risk, and ensure compliance across all materials and inventory processes
- Collaborate with supply chain, procurement, and systems teams to improve processes and performance
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About You
We’re looking for a strong leader with a passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement.
You will bring:
- Proven experience managing materials, stores, or warehouse operations in a complex environment
- Strong leadership experience with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams
- Solid understanding of inventory control, stock governance, and operational processes
- Experience working with budgets and driving cost efficiencies
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
- Hold UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 points
Highly desirable (but not essential):
- Experience within the rail industry or a safety-critical environment
- Familiarity with SAP or similar stock/asset management systems
- Qualifications in supply chain, logistics, or stores management
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We welcome candidates from rail, engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and other relevant industries who can bring transferable expertise in materials and stores management.
What We Offer
We value the importance of all of our employees. When you join us, you could be entitled to:
- Competitive salary
- Annual performance-related bonus opportunity
- 25 days holiday
- Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%
- Private medical insurance
- Personal accident insurance
- Group income protection & life insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle
Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.
At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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