Please note: this position is only available to candidates employed within Transport for Wales Rail Limited. If you are not eligible to apply for this position, your application will not be considered.
Who we are
Join Our Journey – Together we will Make it Happen
Here at Transport for Wales we are preparing for the future. We will be building new stations, introducing new trains, and transforming the rail network across Wales and the Borders. This brings opportunity – for Wales’ economy, and for you.
Our vision is to create a world-class railway that will enable Wales to prosper for generations to come. But achieving this depends on the quality of our 2600 people and the environment we create to enable them to succeed.
Role responsibilities
We have a fantastic opportunity available within our Fleet function for an Engineering Manager to join our Canton Maintenance Depot.
As Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership and support within the Fleet function, and proactively engage across the function to ensure compliance with maintenance specifications and assist in Fleet Asset Management.
You will work closely with, and support the Head of Engineering, where you will be required to deputise for the Head of Engineering as and when needed.
In this varied role, you will provide direct line management and development for the Technical Support Engineers, Fleet Training team and overall accountability for the development of engineering apprentices and graduates.
Communication and flexibility will be key as the successful candidate will look to lead by example and promote positive attitudes and behaviours in the workplace. You will take ownership of ensuring apprentices are maintaining standards and achieving their targets aby following a detailed process and will communicate frequently with the apprentice framework providers ensuring internal/external relationships are maintained.
You will carry out on-call duties and manage allocated budgets, providing data and reports when requested and ensure late events/late cycle completions are up to date in the Fleet Competency Management System.
The successful candidate
This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic team during an exciting time of transformation and growth at Transport for Wales Rail Limited. We are looking to appoint a candidate who is skilled and experienced in a comparable role, and eager for this next challenge.
Essential requirements to be considered for this role:
- Hold a relevant engineering Degree or HNC with 5 years Rolling Stock experience
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with an ability to prioritise and organise workload to maximum efficiency to achieve maximum results
- Able to lead by example with strong skills and experience in managing and developing a team
- Experience of managing resources
- Professional Accreditation and a Competency Verification qualification are desirable but not essential
Welsh Language Skills
The ability to speak/write Welsh would be advantageous to your application, but it is not essential for this role.
Transport for Wales Rail Limited supports and promotes the use of the Welsh Language by employees and will encourage them to develop, improve and maintain their Welsh Language skills. We fully support staff who want to improve their Welsh language skills, and personal development for Welsh Language skills are offered in a variety of ways such as online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.
Equal Opportunities
At Transport for Wales Rail Limited we value diversity. It makes us stronger, helps us understand our customers better, make better decisions and be more innovative. Everyone’s different and has their own perspective so we’re building a diverse team that mirrors the communities we serve. Through this we’re determined to be one of Wales' leading inclusive employers. We’re creating an inclusive transport network that everyone in Wales can be proud of.
Next steps
Does this role sound like the opportunity you are looking for? Do you want to find out more? See attached Job Description for further details.
This advert will close at midnight on 24/04/2023. We do encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
