About the role:

An exciting opportunity has become available for an individual with the drive, enthusiasm and ability to undertake the role of Quality and Facilities Manager based in Manchester.

The role demands a conscientious and proactive individual who has a good knowledge of engineering processes.

It will be necessary to build on good relationships with people at all levels both externally and throughout the business.

About you:

The role would offer the successful candidate a fascinating opportunity to develop their personnel skills and knowledge, in a challenging, yet hugely rewarding experience.

Experience of plant maintenance would be desirable, but not essential, as full training will be provided.

1 2. PURPOSE OF JOB

Provide facilities management services for the depot and its designated regional outstations, including establishing an effective alliance with Network Rail to ensure the continuous improvement of buildings, plant and equipment facilities.

Ensure the planning, implementation and development of plant maintenance systems is undertaken so that all plant & equipment at the depot and designated outstations are maintained and operate to the correct standards.

Ensure that all aspects of facilities management comply with the requirements of the Engineering Quality system and the Safety and Environmental Management Systems which conform to ISO standards. This includes ownership and development of any local procedures or working instructions required to ensure effective documentation of processes.

2 3. DIMENSIONS OF ROLE

The budget will change year on year but includes:-

3.1 Financial - Direct

Direct payroll

Plant

Facilities

Track maintenance and renewals

In addition there will be specific costs for major renewal and upgrade capex projects

3.2 Financial - Other

Other staff costs (overtime)

Non traction energy usage

3.3 Staff Responsibilities - Direct

Plant and Machinery team

3.4 Staff Responsibilities - Other

Any contractors who attend the region to undertake work other than that of production

3.6 Main Interfaces

The Facilities Manager will have the following main interfaces (but not limited to)

• Depot and Region leadership teams
• Network Rail
• Commercial and Finance teams
• External specialist suppliers of services
• Internal specialists from Quality and Safety & Environment

Benefits and Rewards:

We have a great benefits package that includes:

* Free Travel on services - for you and your family.*
* 75% discount on all other Train Operating Companies leisure services.*
* Pension Scheme (where we pay one and a half times the amount you contribute!)
* A generous holiday entitlement.
* Maternity and Paternity Benefits - above the statutory minimum.
* Full uniform.
* High Street store discounts.
* Gym membership discounts.
* Employee Assistance Programme - operating 24/7, supporting you and your well-being at work
* And many more!
*Terms apply