Operations Co-Ordinator

Alstom is the UK & Ireland’s leading supplier of new trains and train services, and a leading signalling and rail infrastructure provider. Alstom have built, or are building, just under 40% of the UK mainline train fleet; as well as the entire fleets in service with London Underground and Dublin Luas.

We provide the widest range of smart solutions in the rail market, from innovative high-speed rolling stock, metros and trams to maintenance, modernisation, infrastructure and signalling.

Employing 6000 people, we design and build trains at Derby, the UK’s largest train factory; and operate major sites at Widnes, Crewe, Ilford and Plymouth, and 30 train services depots across the UK and Ireland.  

Take on a new challenge and apply your operational support expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and detail-oriented teammates.
You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe and effective berthing of traction and rolling stock while striving to improve quality standards. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Production Managers, Senior Production Manager, and the Depot Team), plan train formation changes, record vehicle numbers, monitor shunting activities, and much more.

We’ll look to you for:•    

Planning train formation changes
Authorising all movements within the Depot.
Recording vehicle numbers, arrival, and departure times.
Monitoring all shunting activities to ensure compliance with current standards.
Carry out rules assessments as required; (if qualified)
Monitoring and controlling washplant activities.
Validating train formations.
Maintaining logs as required.
Carrying out shunting duties as and when required.  

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:•

Familiarity with safety protocols and standards in a railway or industrial setting.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Good numeracy and literacy skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Adaptability to dynamic work environments and a continuous learning mindset.  

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)  
Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay 
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday 
Option to enjoy a brand new electric or hybrid vehicle with our salary sacrifice scheme 
A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle   

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