Senior Maintenance Planning Manager
A leading owner and asset manager of passenger and freight rolling stock providing high-quality, digitally enabled rolling stock solutions that help deliver a safe, efficient and sustainable railway are looking to hire a Senior Maintenance Planning Manager to join their team in Derby, providing heavy maintenance and project planning and event reporting for the companies traction & rolling stock vehicles, components and other assets.
Senior Maintenance Planning Manager Skills / Experience
General requirements are for a dedicated professional who can deal with customers and contractors in a commercial environment. A sound knowledge of rail rolling stock and their maintenance and planning requirements is preferred but not essential, as this can be learned. Attention to detail in planning and administration of duties is essential, as is a high level of numeracy, literacy and computing skills.
What you'll need to have
- Degree, HNC/D or equivalent in relevant discipline
- Knowledge of works procurement contract obligations and operating lease agreements
- Knowledge and understanding of vehicle maintenance and overhaul requirements, supplier management and the supply chain
- Familiarity with railway vehicle stock types, repair types and vehicle repairers (Desirable
Key Responsibilities for the Senior Maintenance Planning Manager
- Provide short- and long-term heavy maintenance, project/modification and component overhaul planning on a defined fleet of vehicles (and other vehicles/assets as requested from time to time) for routine and non-complex events
- Ensure the' maximum number of vehicles stopped' criteria for heavy maintenance or modification defined in the leases are not exceeded in the programmes produced, and that the plans ensure all vehicles are shopped within their defined tolerances
- In conjunction with the respective Fleet Teams, liaise and agree workload with operators and heavy maintenance/project/component overhaul providers (suppliers) as appropriate. Control and distribute agreed shopping programmes with operators and suppliers
- In conjunction with the respective Fleet Teams, monitor the delivery of the heavy maintenance/project/component overhaul plans.
- Proactively manage the workflow process for soggy lease events to enable suppliers to log details of repair(s) and additional work undertaken, the costs involved, confirm work completion, report tracked component configuration, and submit invoices for payment.
- Manage the ordering, delivery/return, and payment process for free issue material contracts
- Maintain accurate daily records of the position of all maintenance and project events in the workflow process on the 'Common User Spreadsheet'
- Keep the Planning and Configuration Managers informed of any issues of concern
Senior Maintenance Planning Manager Salary & Benefits
Salary of between £65,000 - £75,000 negotiable (DOE) plus a fantastic benefits package including
- Annual bonus of up to 15%
- 25 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy and sell up to 5 days' additional leave
- 1.5x employer contributory pension scheme
- Flexible working
- Ongoing support with professional and personal development
- Life assurance
- Healthcare cash plan
- Season ticket loan
Should you be suitable for the role, the full benefits package will be discussed in more detail during your screening call.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a great organisation with outstanding people and a road map for the future to grow and develop the business.
for immediate consideration or further information get in touch now with a copy of your CV.
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