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Shift Production Supervisor - Train Maintenance (Alstom)
Req ID: 523088 Location: New Cross Gate Depot, SE14 Appointment Basis: Permanent. 24/7 operation – must be flexible (Days, Nights, Weekends) Apply by: 9th July Salary + Benefits: Circa £62,000 including shift allowances
About Alstom
At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams to turnkey systems, services and signing digital mobility, we drive greener and smarter mobility worldwide. Every day, 86,000 colleagues build tomorrow’s mobility, connecting cities sustainably.
Your Future Role
You will oversee train maintenance and servicing operations, ensuring maximum efficiency while managing a production team. Key responsibilities include providing direction, coaching, and guidance to Maintenance Technicians and Maintenance Assistants.
Core Responsibilities:
- Oversee an efficient train maintenance operation aligned with operational and contractual targets.
- Manage maintenance projects in compliance with engineering instructions.
- Ensure safety for team members and stakeholders impacted by maintenance activities.
- Adhere to Alstom’s safety, quality, and procedural requirements, including the Depot Safety Management System and Depot Operations Plan.
- Perform diagnostics of train faults and execute repairs to maximise train availability.
- Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance to minimise downtime.
- Document all work in the Alstom Asset Management System (SAP GSI).
- Analyse faults to identify root causes and implement countermeasures for improvement.
- Oversee maintenance tools, equipment, and spares, ensuring they are controlled and sourced appropriately.
- Support the Reliability Shift Manager and High-Tech Team in documenting breakdowns, identifying root causes, and developing corrective actions for recurring issues.
- Maintain high levels of organisation, cleanliness, and 5S standards (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardise, Sustain).
- Comply with Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations.
- Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks.
- Collaborate with teams to create maintenance strategies aligned with train and exam plans.
- Report to the Shift Production Manager, leading a team of Maintenance Technicians and Assistants to ensure smooth workflows and peak performance.
- Motivate, coach, and manage team performance, attendance, and disciplinary matters.
- Ensure staff adherence to working practices and quality standards.
- Identify training needs and support the Shift Production Manager in addressing them.
- Deputise for the Shift Production Manager as required during leave or absence.
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All About You
We prioritise passion, attitude, and potential over extensive experience. Below are qualities that will help you thrive:
- Demonstrate excellence in work and people management.
- Apply a practical, hands-on problem-solving approach.
- Ensure accurate completion of all required paperwork.
- Be highly self-motivated, working independently under initiative.
- Possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Embrace challenges, display confidence, and think holistically.
- Engage and collaborate effectively with others.
- Foster team development and a motivating work environment.
- Show high levels of motivation and action-oriented initiative.
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What You’ll Love About This Role
- A lifelong career in rail: Join Alstom on a transformative journey, growing skills and experience while contributing to a sustainable future.
- Diverse challenges: Enjoy stability, long-term development opportunities, and meaningful work with no boring routines.
- Transformation work: Collaborate across departments with supportive colleagues on innovative rail projects.
- Clear career path: Steer your progression within Alstom, from support roles to leadership in rail or other sectors.
- Investment in your development: Access award-winning training programs.
- Competitive rewards:
- Salaries and performance-based compensation with comprehensive social benefits (healthcare/life insurance, pension).
- Up to 52 weeks of maternity/adoption pay.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (flexible buy/sell options).
- Tailored flexible benefits to suit personal needs.
- No rail enthusiast required: While passion helps, confidence in joining Alstom can arise from a simple pride in safe, efficient public transport.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Alstom is committed to diversity, creating an inclusive workplace where differences are respected and colleagues thrive. We evaluate all applicants fairly, regardless of race, religion, gender identity, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview qualified disabled applicants if they meet essential role criteria. We will consider flexible working arrangements for all roles unless operational constraints prohibit exceptions.
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