Rail Manager

Location: Marchwood nr Southampton

Salary: £28,000 per annum

Organisation Structure

This post reports directly to the Operations & Port Managers and has line management responsibilities for the rail operations department and personnel management.

Job Purpose

Accountable for the safe and efficient operations of the railway systems within the port and for the overall line management of the Railway Operations team ensuring everyone works in a safe manner to the relevant policies, regulations and guidelines.

Background

The Sea Mounting Centre Marchwood is a commercial port owned and operated by Solent Gateway Limited but shared with the Ministry of Defence. Railway operations are involved in the movement of freight wagons which often includes dangerous goods and hazardous materials.

Main Duties

• Accountable for the safe and efficient running of the rail department providing 100 percent capability at all times.
• Accountable for operations and maintenance of the railway assets and infrastructure in accordance with all relevant internal and external policies, regulations and guidelines.
• Generate and collate management reports relevant to all railway and port operations.
• Responsible for the line management, health & safety, competency and training of the railway employees, ensuring all staff receive regular assessments and appropriate training to maintain occupational and company competency.
• Ensure all Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work are appropriate, current and relevant.
• Provide strategic planning and provide timely interventions.
• Provide expertise, advice and assistance with solutions to day to day running of rail including special projects.
• Manage the department budget including overtime, ensuring any expenditure is justified, compliant and propriety is observed.
• Ensure all stores and equipment are maintained, handled and controlled in accordance with all relevant internal and external policies, regulations and guidelines.
• Maintain all rolling stock and infrastructure in accordance with all relevant internal and external policies, regulations and guidelines to ensure maximum availability at all times.
• Represent Solent Gateway Limited in external interaction, maintaining high levels of commercial acumen and political awareness.
• Report to the Operations Management Team.
• Provide the highest levels of customer service at all times.
• Contribute as a team member to ensure the port is a safe working environment.
• Complete all relevant documentation as required.
• Comply with all relevant legislation, regulations, policies and procedures (internal and external).
• Keep updated with external stakeholders (Visiting Rail business) policies and procedures.
• Undertake and pass any identified training course deemed necessary for the role.
• Undertake Continuing Professional Development.
• Strive to develop the department and drive efficiencies throughout in terms of H&S, HR and planning.
• Ensure that staff competences remain current whilst identifying training needs in line with legislation, regulations, policies and procedures (internal and external).
• Identify and take responsibility for the delivery of activities and/or projects required to satisfy Port Operations.
• Report all security concerns/ suspicious behaviour.
• Provide an on-call cover service as required.
• Providing a high quality, safe, efficient and cost effective service to all Port Users.
• Develop, review & improve procedures associated with the rail operations.
• Issue permits and passes in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Complete any other tasks commensurate to the role.
• Ensure all staff maintain compliant to all requirements and policies.
• Maintain site wide company standards and discipline amongst all rail staff.

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