Job Description

COME AND JOIN AN EXPANDING COMPANY

Due to increased business growth, we are seeking an experienced

Operations Manager

(

Must have Railway Operations Experience

) to join our expanding Company.

Where Will You Be Working?

Arlington Fleet Services is based at Eastleigh Works in Hampshire on a 46-acre site which includes 14 acres of workshops. We were formed in 2004 by a group of experienced railway engineering professionals and our business is constantly expanding. The Company supplies many rail maintenance and refurbishment services including;

Routine maintenance of a variety of locomotives, coaching and other stock Mobile services which are the most extensive in the UK including re-railing and heavy lifting and wheelset changes on site.

Bogie overhaul.

Heavy repair including collision repairs, re-wiring, interior refurbishment and overhaul

Paint shop.

Rolling stock storage.

Workshop facilities to other customers.

Train stabling and additional related storage.

What is the opportunity?

The Operations Manager will manage and drive production, output and efficiency of various departmental teams, managing the overall planning and designing of methods to improve or enhance existing work programs. Overseeing the analysis and review of budgets, schedules, production requirements and headcount to determine the most cost effective and efficient methods of obtaining necessary resources.

Focusing on conformance with economical manufacturing objectives, profit goals, and production schedules ensuring that the production process is on time and within the budget. Managing multiple departments, including Wagons, locomotives, Wheel-Shop, Paint-shop, Welders, shunting and assisting with various projects.

Daily Responsibilities

Overseeing the production process, drawing up a production schedule to achieve project and business objectives

Effective control of manpower, allocated overheads and materials

Lead daily briefings and production meetings and instruct staff to meet production targets

Making sure that the output produced is on time and is of good quality

Estimating costs and setting the quality standards

Monitoring the production processes and adjusting schedules as needed

Being responsible for the selection and maintenance of equipment including plant.

Monitoring product standards and implementing quality-control programmes

Safety brief, toolbox talk and review of documentation

Liaising among different departments, e.g. suppliers, managers

Working with managers to implement the company's policies and goals

Ensuring Compliance with Health and Safety, Quality, Environmental and any other relevant legislation

Supervising and motivating the production team

Reviewing worker performance

Identifying training needs and maintenance of staff competences

Work with customers and suppliers to ensure that contractual requirements are met

Contribute towards new business tendering activities

Provide warranty and after sales support of business products and services

Undertake any other similar responsibilities as requested from time to time.

What Experience & Qualifications Do I Need?

Proven experience in Management

Excellent communication skills, including an excellent command of English - both spoken and written

Ability to analyse complex data and draw valid conclusions

Ability to understand financial information and effectively control allocated budgets

Strong business acumen

Excellent problem-solving skills

Proven record of leading and developing a team

Excellent people management skills

Ability to lead, motivate, coach, and develop others

Ability to complete tasks to high standards in a fast, effective and efficient manner

Great attention to detail

Commitment to excellence

Readiness to use initiative

Flexibility to work additional hours to suit demand

Ideally, but depending upon experiences, the candidate should hold:

CMI/ILM management qualifications at Level 5 or higher

Knowledge of ISO 9001 and EN 9100 International Standards

Experience of Managing Large Projects

A recognised qualification in Management

Proven experience within an engineering environment

Key Skills and Behaviours?

Confidence.

Technical.

Project Management.

Organisational efficiency.

Leadership.

Interpersonal.

Problem Solving.

IT and Numerical

Communication.

Team working.

Must be able to handle responsibility and the pressure of meeting deadlines and targets.

What's In It For Me?

A competitive salary (Dependent on qualifications and experience)

40 hrs per week (Monday-Friday)

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

On site Cafe (Subsidised)

Pension

Refer a friend scheme

Please consider these points before applying.

This role is in a heavy engineering environment, which means at times there will be low-level bending and heavy lifting.

It is also important to point out that our site does get very cold during the winter months.

Recruitment Privacy Notice.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. If your application is unsuccessful, the organisation will delete your personal data after we have filled the role. The organisation will ask for your consent to keep your data for any future purpose and you are free to withdraw your consent at any time.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From 50,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Canteen Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Experience:

Mechanical engineering: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 03/11/2025