Depot Manager

Company Information  

VolkerRail is an established and experienced railway infrastructure contractor. We have a successful track record of delivering projects across the whole of the UK; working with Network Rail, London Underground as well as light rail and tram operating companies to enhance the national infrastructure.  

As one of the UKs oldest railway contractors, with a history dating back over 70 years, we are passionate about the preservation and development of the railways. Our years of experience and continued company growth have earned us a reputation within the industry for high performance and innovation, and as a company focussed on timely and efficient delivery.    

Job Summary  

An opportunity has arisen for a Depot Manager to join the VolkerRail Plant and Weld Department.  

You will:   

  • Act as Manager of the Engineering-support team and coordinator of engineering-support activities, within the Plant & Welding Division.  
  • Manage a team of engineering support operatives on a daily basis; leading and monitoring detailed work activities.   
  • Plan and coordinate engineering support ‘Logistics’ activities.   
  • Plan and coordinate engineering support ‘Workshop’ activities.  
  • Plan and coordinate engineering support ‘Support Fitter’ activities. 

 

  • Support the Engineering Manager with the day to day management & coordination of Frodingham workshops, offices and depot.   
  • Coordinate and lead workshop working group.   
  • Inspection and processing of weekly workshop/depot inspections, with the support of the nominated administrator, recording on tracker, raising issues and following up through to closure.
  • Represent P&W in bi-monthly Facilities meetings.  
  • Raising relevant FM tickets and situations monitoring, to ensure issues are raised and progressed.     

  

  • Provide support to the Engineering Manager to facilitate efficient processing of key technical documentation (Assisted by the allocated administration team member for general administrations support and the relevant Engineer).   
  • Coordination and processing of relevant revisions to technical standards and items that require periodic reviews.   
  • Coordination and processing of maintenance documentation.  Liaising with relevant engineers and other staff.  
  • Coordination and processing of any deviations to annual maintenance plan and re-issue to relevant business. Liaising with the relevant engineers and other staff. 
  • Coordination and processing of NIR’s. Liaising with the relevant engineers and other staff.   
  • Coordination and processing of alerts and maintenance updates relevant to P&W businesses. Liaising with the relevant engineers and other staff.  
  • Responsible for analysis of data within engineering reports for internal and external parties including monitoring and coordination of KPIs for activities carried out by Engineering team members or of relevance to Engineering team.   
  • Support the Engineering Manager with the management of pre audits/audits in areas of responsibility, including effective close out of resulting findings. 
  • Provide support for all areas of the Plant & Welding business.

Job Requirements 
 
You will be self-motivated with a pro-active approach and have experience of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.  Problem solving, communication and good interpersonal skills are a key requirement for this role. The candidate will also ideally have the following Experience/skill set: 
  • Previous experience in a similar role.      
  • Experience managing staff.      
  • Excellent communication, literacy skills.      
  • Proficient in use of IT systems and bespoke company systems.  

 

VolkerRail Group offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits that includes pension, performance related pay, and other benefits commensurate to your skills and experience.    

Committed to equality of opportunity and diversity.  
  
www.volkerrail.co.uk
www.volkerwessels.co.uk

Depot Manager