The Opportunity
This is a pivotal role for a proven leader to join a renowned rail organisation as they diversify into the Passenger Rolling Stock and Light Rail markets. Split approximately 40% hands-on and 60% supervisory, this role is perfect for someone who enjoys being close to the action while leading a team toward operational excellence. If you are a proactive leader who takes ownership of outcomes and wants to play a key part in a business's "Learning and Evolving" culture, this is the platform to accelerate your career.
Responsibilities:
Lead and manage a team of technicians and fitters on the production shop floor, ensuring a "Safety First" culture.
Oversee daily workshop operations, managing workload planning and resource allocation to meet delivery targets.
Maintain high-quality standards by signing off technical documentation and carrying out weekly inspections.
Act as the primary link between the shop floor and the Operations Director, updating production trackers (Excel/Word).
Drive continuous improvement by identifying bottlenecks and mentoring staff to enhance technical competency.
The Candidate:
You must have a strong background in the Rail industry (Freight or Passenger) with 3–5 years of supervisory experience. Experience within Passenger Rolling Stock or Light Rail would be a significant advantage as the business expands into these sectors. You should be a fair leader who is comfortable "on the tools" when needed but equally proficient in managing schedules and digital production trackers. An NVQ Level 3 in Engineering is required, and a leadership qualification is highly desirable.
Location: Derby (100% On-site)
Salary: Up to £50,000 + Monthly Rewards, Career Development, and Employee Discount Schemes.
About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas – recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.
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Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy
Salary description
£45000.00 - £50000.00 per year