Head of Maintenance Delivery in Gosforth, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
Why Nexus?
Nexus and its subsidiary Metro Services are a vital part of everyday life for people living and
working within Tyne and Wear. There 36 million Metro passenger journeys each year and
another 30 million passengers walking through our bus stations and interchanges annually.
We make sure our customers are at the heart of everything we do and we employ nearly
1,100 employees to ensure they all have a great experience, no matter where their final
destination.
Head of Maintenance Delivery
The person
Nexus employs nearly 1,100 people at various locations across Tyne & Wear. Our
employees work in a variety of roles such as driving trains, infrastructure maintenance and
front facing customer services. We also employ a range of professional staff such as
engineers, quantity surveyors, project managers, accountants, solicitors and transport
planners.
The Head of Maintenance Delivery will report to the Director of Metro Infrastructure and will
be responsible for a team of circa 140 employees whom work within the Signalling, Track,
Buildings and Infrastructure and Power Supplies sections.
We are searching for a strong leader who has excellent knowledge and experience of the
rail industry. For further details please refer to the job description and person specification.
How to apply
Download an information pack directly from the Nexus website or by clicking the 'Apply' button where you will be redirected.
The Selection Process
Candidates will be required to complete an application form demonstrating how they meet
the requirements of the role.
Closing date for application is 14 September 2019– please return completed application by downloading the application form from their website and following their instructions.
As part of the selection process, we may ask you to complete relevant and appropriate
assessments. If offered a position with Nexus, we will provide a conditional offer subject to
passing a satisfactory medical assessment by a Nexus specified Medical Officer, satisfactory
references and evidence of relevant qualifications.
What can Nexus offer you?
- A competitive salary for the position, ranging between £52,305 and £78,465 per annum
- plus on call payments.
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- 36 hours per week and the opportunity to work on a flexi basis, within the demands of
- business need.
- A suite of work life balance policies and access to Childcare vouchers and other salary
- sacrifice options
- You will be automatically enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (L.G.P.S.)
- Contributions are 8.5% - 9.9% of Gross Pay. Employer’s contribution is currently 17.2%.
- Free travel within Tyne and Wear on Metro, Buses and the South Shields Ferry.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and a healthcare scheme for you and your
- family.
Other information
Nexus work within a suite of policies, which will be available to you when successful in a
position.
Our Drug & Alcohol Policy
Nexus aims to provide a safe and secure service for its passengers and a safe and secure
environment for employees and others who may be affected, and therefore expects
employees to take a responsible approach on the consumption of alcohol and the avoidance
of substance misuse. Since alcohol/substance misuse consumed/taken in any quantity
adversely affects work performance and can seriously impair performance, all employees must
ensure that any alcohol/drug either medically prescribed or otherwise does not interfere with
their work duties.
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