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Your future role

To assist the Training and Competency Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that staff working on projects are trained and competent to carry out their tasks and responsibilities in line with current legislation and industry standards. To ensure that training and assessments are carried out with minimum disruption to production and that relevant documentation and systems are maintained and kept up to date.

We’ll look to you for:

• Develop and deliver training courses e.g. technical, systems, software, plant and equipment 
• Carry out competence assessments, certify competence and ensure records are maintained to an auditable standard 
• Carry out risk assessments on appropriate work tasks at all depots as required 
• Carry out in-process checks, training and competence assurance, and support internal and external compliance audits 
• Input and maintain data in learning and competency management systems to support the needs of the depot and the team 
• Support with internal verification process of competence assessment and standardisation 
• Maintain skills, knowledge and competence in accordance with continuous professional development activities 
• Travel between relevant depots to fulfil training and assessment responsibilities 
• Integrate with technical depot staff across multiple projects to keep knowledge of software and systems current and valid 

The role is based around a flexible work pattern, mostly on dayshift, although nightshifts and out of hours working will be required. Trainer Assessors are based at one or two sites, but work as a team and are expected to attend any site within the UK, 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: 

• Level 3 qualification in mechanical and/or electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Knowledge of technical systems, including mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic etc.
• A recognised Assessor qualification - desirable
• A recognised Trainer qualification - desirable
• Proficient with Microsoft Office packages
• Current driving licence

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Your future role

We are looking for a Production Manager to work within our newly referbished Bletchley Depot.

The objective of this role will be to ensure that production targets, quality standards and safety requirements are achieved through the execution of the production plan and through the efficient management of resources. Ensure that trains are delivered on time in a safe, clean and fully functional condition to our customers.

We’ll look to you for:

• Managing the Production Teams
• Monitoring and controlling Production on a shift-by-shift basis.
• Ensuring that accountability for production is clearly defined and delegated.
• Identifying people requirements for budgeted fixed workload ensuring flexibility and high levels of productivity are achieved.
• Managing organisational change in order to optimise working practices and thus ensure a productive workforce.
• Ensuring all Production meets the Safety and Quality requirements of internal standards, customer specifications and Network Rail standards.
• Monitoring working practices and environment to ensure that people and facilities meet the mandatory and/or statutory requirements.
• Identifying training and other resource needs to facilitate production in the most effective way.
• Ensure work is performed in a safe, effective manner and in accordance with the H&S at Work Act, Rules and Regulations, Railway Group Standards and Alstom Policies and Procedures.
• Review work plans with Production Controllers to ensure daily production targets are met as effectively and efficiently as possible.
• Maintain good industrial relations within area of responsibility, implementing disciplinary procedures for any serious staff irregularities - maintain a well-disciplined work force.
• Proactive in identifying areas for improvement by personal check, analysis of trains incident reports and complaints, initiating action to ensure improvements.
• Responsible for ensuring IT systems are updated and where required concluded in relation to work done.
• Ensure that where applicable, documented Quality procedures are adhered to.
• Ensure that job times are controlled, issued and updated as necessary.
• Plan and control leave entitlement for Production Team Members within set guidelines in order to meet the Business Plan.
• Leading APSYS and 5S plan
• Encourage continual professional development for staff within your areas of responsibility.
• Responsible for managing and prioritising the workload of each team in line with the Traincare Centre requirements

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: 

• HNC in an Engineering field or equivalent
• IT skills – competent user of Personal Computer, including office packages, e-mail, Internet.
• Good communication, verbal and written, report writing and organisational skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of Network Rail Rules and Regulations.
• Experienced in fleet and/or maintenance operations and planning workloads effectively.
• Technical knowledge of relevant Traction and Rolling Stock.

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
• A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle