Location
Westbury, GB
Department Name
NJ LDC Westbury (618742) G2
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Brief Description
Route Services is a division of Network Rail that provides the Routes with services so they can help Network Rail deliver a better railway for a better Britain. This role sits within Supply Chain Operations (SCO), which supplies and delivers the logistics, materials, components, rail and road fleet that enable the maintenance and renewal of the railway.
About The Role
Reporting to the Head of Production and Optimisation, you will deliver a pro-active and improvement driven approach ensuring the effective management and control of all production and some operational functions within the business. The Production Service function specialises in the manufacture and distribution of railway materials and plays an integral role in the Network Rail Route Services supply chain. The role may involve some travel to other locations on an average of 4 days per month.
Key accountabilities include:
* Provide operational safety leadership on Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) matters associated with operational and engineering facilities.
* Lead multiple facilities within one geographical location, developing the resourcing, planning and delivery of all facility focused engineering works and depot operations.
* Manage the safe system of work for all operational areas, leading on the planning and logistical protection arrangements for site access.
* Develop, implement, and review the operational and engineering facilities strategy.
* Define the strategic facilities plan by developing local assurance protocol and processes compliant with relevant H&S legislation.
* Lead multiple Supply Chain operated facilities in the development of continuous improvement programmes.
* Manage the development and implementation of communication strategies with customers and suppliers.
* Drive the implementation of sustainable facilities management and operational best practices.
* Lead the operational facilities relationship with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
The ideal candidate will have experience of the following:
Essential:
* Experience in facilities management
* Professional safety qualification relevant to industrial site operation, for example NEBOSH ‘General Certificate’ or equivalent
* Demonstrable experience in a Railway focus engineering environment
* Proven record of successful team management
* Good commercial awareness / knowledge
* Ability to lead and motivate people to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act
* Knowledge of relevant technical, quality, environmental, sustainability and environmental standards
* Wide experience of railway or a complementary engineering environment
* Excellent communication and motivation skills
* Able to drive change and willing to learn
* Knowledge of computer systems desirable
Desirable:
* Working towards a professional qualification in Engineering
How To Apply
Vacancy type: We have two permanent positions available.
Location: 1 x Westbury AHD, Wiltshire & 1 x Bescot AHD, West Midlands. Travel to other locations on an average of 4 days per month.
Hours: 35 hours per week.
Salary range: Band 3C. £55,596 - £62,546 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
Closing date: 1 April 2025. Late applicants will not be accepted.
You will need to please complete a supporting statement addressing how you meet the essential criteria.
At Network Rail you will have a clear development path, access to training and enjoy a range of employee benefits, such as; up to 28 days annual leave, rail travel subsidies, a range of pension options, flexible and agile working arrangements, discounts on shopping, gym memberships and much more. Click ‘Apply now’ to submit your application.
Drugs and Alcohol Standard:
All prospective external candidates offered a conditional role will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. #J-18808-Ljbffr