Location: (HRE) Etches Park DepotJob ID: R0104250Date Posted: 2025-08-27Company Name: HITACHI RAIL LIMITEDProfession (Job Category): OtherJob Schedule: Full timeRemote: NoAbout UsA career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.Job Description:Fleet Operations ManagerEtches ParkPermanentYour new roleThrough direct and matrix leadership of the Fleet Teams, TMC’s and support functions, the Fleet Operations Manager is responsible for the production output and in service support to enable HRL to satisfy its customer(s), contractual obligations and business performance requirements.Establish, manage and optimise the daily governance of the Fleet team. Ensure the governance structure delivers the right performance outputs and accountability. Foster a collaborative spirit and drive all team members to work to the process and to identify improvement initiatives. Support the Train centre and planning Managers to deliver “the plan”.Operate as a key member of regional Operational Leadership Team (OLT).Set, embed and foster the “Safety First” tone and culture in all aspects of our operations.Work with all functions to deliver project wide initiatives and act as the Fleet team lead during cross-functional reviews and governance meetings.Develop and foster an operational quality improvement culture.Work closely with the Train Centre and planning managers to continuously improve production capacity, capabilities and efficiency.To be familiar with ECM (Entity in Charge of Maintenance) requirements and their applicability to Hitachi Rail Limited and the responsibilities within the roleCreate an environment that consistently delivers against our contract requirements and build resilience to enable growth and business performance improvements.Cultivate and manage the talent pool within the region to improve operational and leadership capability to fuel growth and performance improvements.Represent HRL at customer reviews from an operational / fleet management perspective.Manage regional KPIs and performance trends and take appropriate action to improve performance and efficiency.Contribute to the annual budgeting and re-forecasting process when required.Support customer concerns to resolution.Lead and develop a team of remote direct reports, providing coaching and support to help them succeed in their role.About youProven minimum 5 years of delivering service based operations within rail and with direct team management experience.Experience of train maintenance and overhaul operations or similar MRO programmes.Understanding of Business Systems and ERP solutions such as SAP.HND/HNC, ideally in rail operations / Manufacturing.Project Management / Leadership training.Leadership and Management training. ILM Level 2 or equivalentThank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at .At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at
