Team Leader with ref. BH-35147

Team Leader - Heavy Maintenance
Location: Bristol
Working Hours: 40 hrs per week, Monday – Friday, 07.00 – 15.30 hrs
Salary: £40,936.82
Contract Type: Permanent
Responsible to: Project Engineer
Job Role: As a Team Leader in Heavy Maintenance, you will be responsible for managing all depot operations, activities, and personnel at the relevant Depot. Your key duties include the implementation and maintenance of safety systems, production efficiency, and quality output. Operating rail vehicles within depot limits, ensuring compliance with safety procedures, and collaborating with Project Engineers for efficient work programs are crucial aspects of this role. Additionally, you'll play a key role in mentoring and coaching team members, implementing customer requirements, and contributing to continuous improvement innovations.

Person Specification:
Qualification and Requirements:

BTEC certificate in Engineering
City and Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Engineering - Rail Traction & Rolling Stock preferred
Good standard of education
Driver operator/shunter assessment in the relevant class of vehicle
People Management training

Experience and Knowledge:

Full understanding of rail vehicle maintenance
Management of rail vehicle depot operations
Ability to interpret engineering drawings
Understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering
Familiarity with health, safety, and environmental standards
Knowledge of production efficiency techniques

Behaviours:

You collaborate effectively with others to achieve goals
Respect for others and appreciation of diversity
Offer praise and constructive feedback
Deliver excellent service to customers
Maintain high professional, polite, and friendly standards
Prioritize safety for colleagues, customers, and oneself
Take responsibility for actions and uphold honesty and integrity
Approach challenges with innovative thinking and contribute to business aims
Embrace technology

Key Skills:

Problem-solving ability in project delivery situations
Successful and concise communication with team members and Project Manager
People management and supervisory skills
Good report writing skills
Proficient IT skills

Training:

Fire safety
Driver Operator Training
Fire marshal
Basic first aid
Defibrillator training
Ergonomics
COSHH Awareness
Safety in the workplace
PTS (Personal Track Safety)
Depot safety
Accident/incident reporting
Electricity awareness
Working at heights
PPE awareness and usage

Key Performance Indicators: (to be discussed and agreed upon)
Safety Role Profile:

Safety Critical Post: Yes
Key Safety Post: Yes
Personal Track Safety Required: Yes
Random Drug and Alcohol Testing (CIRAS): Yes

Key Safety and Environmental Responsibilities:

Take responsible care for health and safety
Co-operate with employer and others in meeting statutory requirements
Not to interfere or misuse safety provisions
Comply with relevant parts of health and safety arrangements
Support Safety and Environmental Policies

Safety Training, Competencies, and Safety Publications:

Alcohol and Drugs Policy
Diversity Training
Risk Assessment
Safety Critical Work Assessment
(Refer to the Training section of the job description for further information)

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