Maintenance Team Manager - Fleet - (€68,000) Purpose of the Role The Maintenance Team Manager - Fleet is a managerial position within the Fleet Maintenance Department. He/she is accountable for delivering daily LRV (Light Rail Vehicle) maintenance activities. He/she leads a team of technicians on shift, ensuring optimal workshop performance while adhering to schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements to maintain fleet availability. Key Responsibilities Team Management Organise shifts with available technicians to deliver the plan prepared by the Daily Planner. Monitor team activities, providing clear short-term production objectives to each technician. Adjust workloads according to headcount and resource availability. Participate in depot meetings alongside other Maintenance Team Managers, the Daily Planner, Fleet Coordinator, and Head of Fleet to review KPIs, staffing, training, budgets, and company updates. Lead start-of-shift, mid-shift, and end-of-shift briefs following Depot Manager guidelines. Host regular team meetings (monthly or bi-monthly) to discuss KPIs, training, staffing, and company updates. Deliver clear and comprehensive handovers using company tools. Ensure timely communication of policies, procedures, safety updates, HR regulations, and required documentation. Enforce safety compliance within the workshop (PPE, LOTO, workwear, etc.). Collaborate with the Depot Manager to manage annual leave and absence tracking using HR systems Address absenteeism and performance issues in line with HR protocols. Support other business areas when necessary. Contribute to staff development, including technical and personal growth; oversee annual performance reviews. Audit all paperwork and work orders for quality and completeness. Participate in recruitment and onboarding, including probation period follow-ups. Workshop Layout and Tools Prepare tram allocations across Workshop and Stabling Lanes based on daily activities to optimise efficiency. Liaise with the Control Room for tram movements and resource allocation. Coordinate with Infrastructure for planned and responsive works. Conduct routine shift checks to ensure a safe, organised, and well-equipped workshop. Assist in asset calibration control. Submit purchase requests for tooling, PPE, and workwear within budget and company procedures. Propose and support Lean projects to improve workshop layout and efficiency. Collaborate with the Project Manager overseeing workshop improvement initiatives. Tram Maintenance Monitor and track daily tram maintenance. Ensure routine exams, modifications, reliability upgrades, and overhaul programs are completed in accordance with procedures and deadlines. Organise the Daily Service Sheet using company IT systems, based on kilometres travelled, maintenance schedules, and tram availability. Respond to Control Room queries regarding availability and initial troubleshooting. Keep the Control Room updated to support consistent Luas service delivery. Review and prioritise reported defects (P1 to P4). Determine tram serviceability and authorise returns to service when appropriate. Open and close corrective and preventive work orders with complete documentation. Coordinate external contractors involved in fleet maintenance. Respond to and manage tram-related incidents and accidents. Recommend fleet improvements to the Depot Manager for potential engineering study. Parts and Supplier Management Maintain accurate serial number histories and component records. Collect parts from stores when unavailable or understaffed. Provide cost/repair/subcontracting feedback to aid Depot Manager decision-making. Process parts through the repair loop, completing necessary forms. Oversee supplier visits for on-site tram or part servicing. Maintenance Management and Technical Expertise Drive continuous operational and technical improvements. Provide documentation and guidance to technicians for preventive tasks and troubleshooting. Coordinate with the Fleet Coordinator to obtain required documentation. Follow depot processes and work with the Process Manager to optimise procedures and review the liability matrix. Provide technical leadership and assist with hands-on maintenance when needed. Conduct online interventions to ensure team safety. Analyse KPIs and take action to improve team performance. Conduct audits as required by the O&M contract, internal standards, or safety regulations. Liaise with engineering, safety, procurement, and stores teams as required. Additional Responsibilities Provide remote depot management support when no local manager is available. Maintain strong coordination with operations, particularly Control Room personnel. Note: This list is not exhaustive and may evolve based on operational needs. Working Conditions Hours: 39 hours/week on a rotating shift (days/nights), including weekends. On-Call: One week per month, as scheduled with other Maintenance Team Managers and the Depot Manager. Location: Primary assignment at one of three depots. Occasional travel to the other two depots may be required. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills; able to engage across all levels of the organisation. Proven ability to drive maintenance performance and continuous improvement. Analytical mindset: interpret data and take informed actions to enhance service delivery. Effective communication and relationship-building skills with staff, customers, and stakeholders. Experience & Qualifications Technical or Business qualification required. Minimum 5 years' experience in a technical environment. Supervisory/management experience is highly desirable. Solid understanding of Irish Health & Safety and Environmental legislation. Experience with tram or rolling stock systems is an advantage. Proficient in IT systems, including CMMS and MS Office. Experience working in a shift-based maintenance or manufacturing environment.
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Maintenance Team Manager - Fleet - (€68,000) Purpose of the Role The Maintenance Team Manager - Fleet is a managerial position within the Fleet Maintenance Department. He/she is accountable for delivering daily LRV (Light Rail Vehicle) maintenance activities. He/she leads a team of technicians on shift, ensuring optimal workshop performance while adhering to schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements to maintain fleet availability. Key Responsibilities Team Management Organise shifts with available technicians to deliver the plan prepared by the Daily Planner. Monitor team activities, providing clear short-term production objectives to each technician. Adjust workloads according to headcount and resource availability. Participate in depot meetings alongside other Maintenance Team Managers, the Daily Planner, Fleet Coordinator, and Head of Fleet to review KPIs, staffing, training, budgets, and company updates. Lead start-of-shift, mid-shift, and end-of-shift briefs following Depot Manager guidelines. Host regular team meetings (monthly or bi-monthly) to discuss KPIs, training, staffing, and company updates. Deliver clear and comprehensive handovers using company tools. Ensure timely communication of policies, procedures, safety updates, HR regulations, and required documentation. Enforce safety compliance within the workshop (PPE, LOTO, workwear, etc.). Collaborate with the Depot Manager to manage annual leave and absence tracking using HR systems Address absenteeism and performance issues in line with HR protocols. Support other business areas when necessary. Contribute to staff development, including technical and personal growth; oversee annual performance reviews. Audit all paperwork and work orders for quality and completeness. Participate in recruitment and onboarding, including probation period follow-ups. Workshop Layout and Tools Prepare tram allocations across Workshop and Stabling Lanes based on daily activities to optimise efficiency. Liaise with the Control Room for tram movements and resource allocation. Coordinate with Infrastructure for planned and responsive works. Conduct routine shift checks to ensure a safe, organised, and well-equipped workshop. Assist in asset calibration control. Submit purchase requests for tooling, PPE, and workwear within budget and company procedures. Propose and support Lean projects to improve workshop layout and efficiency. Collaborate with the Project Manager overseeing workshop improvement initiatives. Tram Maintenance Monitor and track daily tram maintenance. Ensure routine exams, modifications, reliability upgrades, and overhaul programs are completed in accordance with procedures and deadlines. Organise the Daily Service Sheet using company IT systems, based on kilometres travelled, maintenance schedules, and tram availability. Respond to Control Room queries regarding availability and initial troubleshooting. Keep the Control Room updated to support consistent Luas service delivery. Review and prioritise reported defects (P1 to P4). Determine tram serviceability and authorise returns to service when appropriate. Open and close corrective and preventive work orders with complete documentation. Coordinate external contractors involved in fleet maintenance. Respond to and manage tram-related incidents and accidents. Recommend fleet improvements to the Depot Manager for potential engineering study. Parts and Supplier Management Maintain accurate serial number histories and component records. Collect parts from stores when unavailable or understaffed. Provide cost/repair/subcontracting feedback to aid Depot Manager decision-making. Process parts through the repair loop, completing necessary forms. Oversee supplier visits for on-site tram or part servicing. Maintenance Management and Technical Expertise Drive continuous operational and technical improvements. Provide documentation and guidance to technicians for preventive tasks and troubleshooting. Coordinate with the Fleet Coordinator to obtain required documentation. Follow depot processes and work with the Process Manager to optimise procedures and review the liability matrix. Provide technical leadership and assist with hands-on maintenance when needed. Conduct online interventions to ensure team safety. Analyse KPIs and take action to improve team performance. Conduct audits as required by the O&M contract, internal standards, or safety regulations. Liaise with engineering, safety, procurement, and stores teams as required. Additional Responsibilities Provide remote depot management support when no local manager is available. Maintain strong coordination with operations, particularly Control Room personnel. Note: This list is not exhaustive and may evolve based on operational needs. Working Conditions Hours: 39 hours/week on a rotating shift (days/nights), including weekends. On-Call: One week per month, as scheduled with other Maintenance Team Managers and the Depot Manager. Location: Primary assignment at one of three depots. Occasional travel to the other two depots may be required. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills; able to engage across all levels of the organisation. Proven ability to drive maintenance performance and continuous improvement. Analytical mindset: interpret data and take informed actions to enhance service delivery. Effective communication and relationship-building skills with staff, customers, and stakeholders. Experience & Qualifications Technical or Business qualification required. Minimum 5 years' experience in a technical environment. Supervisory/management experience is highly desirable. Solid understanding of Irish Health & Safety and Environmental legislation. Experience with tram or rolling stock systems is an advantage. Proficient in IT systems, including CMMS and MS Office. Experience working in a shift-based maintenance or manufacturing environment.
Overview Sécheron Hasler Group continues the Swiss tradition of more than 140 years in railway technology. We are a leading supplier of electrical and electronic safety components, traction power supply systems for the railway industry, and solutions for renewable energies, DC networks and industrial systems. The company is known for Swiss quality and provides supply chain and customer services locally with more than 1300 employees worldwide. Our head office is in Geneva, Switzerland. We are expanding our technical documentation team in the Electrical Safety Solutions division and seek a dynamic, passionate and experienced technical writer. In this role, you will produce technical documentation for our range of electrical delivery and safety equipment, revise and originate manuals that comply with rail and rolling stock standards and our corporate format for customer-facing documents. Your output will clearly communicate to a wide range of users to facilitate safe and efficient installation, operation and maintenance of our products. Our portfolio includes circuit breakers, contactors and earthing and safety systems, and this standard extends to our documentation deliverables. This role is based on site in Manchester in the UK's northwest, with the possibility of working from home up to 40% of the time. Responsibilities Research, write and illustrate technical product support material including operating instructions, installation, maintenance and repair manuals. Produce texts using Madcap Flare and Adobe FrameMaker; create illustrations with Adobe Illustrator; include images from 3D software such as SolidWorks Composer or SolidWorks; use Adobe Photoshop for photos. Edit documents in PDF and HTML5 formats. Manage a versioning system (with SmartGit or Flare). Collaborate with development engineers, product managers, maintenance technicians and other stakeholders to gather information. Transcribe technical content into clear, concise text with consistent terminology to avoid ambiguity. Plan workload to meet departmental objectives and deadlines. Qualifications Native English speaker with excellent command of spelling, punctuation, grammar and syntax. Minimum educational qualification: HNC / HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Proficiency in Adobe FrameMaker, HTML editors and CSS; Madcap Flare is an asset. Analytical mindset, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. At least four years of technical writing experience in a multi-disciplined product or project-driven technology business. Strong interpersonal skills to work with the team and uphold expected standards. Ability to discuss technical issues with hardware engineers and absorb information quickly. Experience interpreting design documentation (schematic diagrams, technical specifications, drawings) to extract source information. Other advantages Competence in another European language. Knowledge of the rolling stock industry, railway network operations, and related standards and directives. Experience using Adobe Creative Suite to generate documents. Interest in web environments and ability to migrate technical documentation to a web-based learning platform. We maintain flat hierarchies and encourage direct communication across departments and management levels to enable quick decision-making. We empower employees with responsibility for their tasks and support personal and professional growth. If this role matches your interests, please send a covering letter and current CV.
Dec 14, 2025
Full time
Overview Sécheron Hasler Group continues the Swiss tradition of more than 140 years in railway technology. We are a leading supplier of electrical and electronic safety components, traction power supply systems for the railway industry, and solutions for renewable energies, DC networks and industrial systems. The company is known for Swiss quality and provides supply chain and customer services locally with more than 1300 employees worldwide. Our head office is in Geneva, Switzerland. We are expanding our technical documentation team in the Electrical Safety Solutions division and seek a dynamic, passionate and experienced technical writer. In this role, you will produce technical documentation for our range of electrical delivery and safety equipment, revise and originate manuals that comply with rail and rolling stock standards and our corporate format for customer-facing documents. Your output will clearly communicate to a wide range of users to facilitate safe and efficient installation, operation and maintenance of our products. Our portfolio includes circuit breakers, contactors and earthing and safety systems, and this standard extends to our documentation deliverables. This role is based on site in Manchester in the UK's northwest, with the possibility of working from home up to 40% of the time. Responsibilities Research, write and illustrate technical product support material including operating instructions, installation, maintenance and repair manuals. Produce texts using Madcap Flare and Adobe FrameMaker; create illustrations with Adobe Illustrator; include images from 3D software such as SolidWorks Composer or SolidWorks; use Adobe Photoshop for photos. Edit documents in PDF and HTML5 formats. Manage a versioning system (with SmartGit or Flare). Collaborate with development engineers, product managers, maintenance technicians and other stakeholders to gather information. Transcribe technical content into clear, concise text with consistent terminology to avoid ambiguity. Plan workload to meet departmental objectives and deadlines. Qualifications Native English speaker with excellent command of spelling, punctuation, grammar and syntax. Minimum educational qualification: HNC / HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Proficiency in Adobe FrameMaker, HTML editors and CSS; Madcap Flare is an asset. Analytical mindset, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. At least four years of technical writing experience in a multi-disciplined product or project-driven technology business. Strong interpersonal skills to work with the team and uphold expected standards. Ability to discuss technical issues with hardware engineers and absorb information quickly. Experience interpreting design documentation (schematic diagrams, technical specifications, drawings) to extract source information. Other advantages Competence in another European language. Knowledge of the rolling stock industry, railway network operations, and related standards and directives. Experience using Adobe Creative Suite to generate documents. Interest in web environments and ability to migrate technical documentation to a web-based learning platform. We maintain flat hierarchies and encourage direct communication across departments and management levels to enable quick decision-making. We empower employees with responsibility for their tasks and support personal and professional growth. If this role matches your interests, please send a covering letter and current CV.
Our client is a trusted name in the logistics and haulage industry, committed to delivering high-quality, reliable transport solutions to their customers. They maintain a modern fleet and pride themselves on strong values including integrity, safety, and outstanding service. Due to continued growth, we are seeking a skilled and motivated HGV Technician to join their workshop team in Ellesmere Port. As an HGV Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring all vehicles are safe, roadworthy, and maintained to the highest standards. You'll carry out inspections, diagnostics, repairs, and preventative maintenance across a range of heavy goods vehicles. Your expertise will help minimise downtime and ensure that the fleet operates reliably and efficiently. The Role: Diagnose, repair, and maintain HGVs (trucks, trailers, and associated components) Conduct routine inspections and servicing (brakes, steering, suspension, engine systems, electrics, hydraulics) Troubleshoot faults using diagnostic tools and equipment Overhaul or replace mechanical components (gearboxes, axles, bearings, etc.) Carry out safety and compliance checks (MOT, LOLER, safety standards) Liaise with drivers, workshop team, and management to coordinate repairs Ensure workshop safety, cleanliness, and efficient layout The Requirements: NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance or Mechanical Engineering Proven experience working on HGVs, trailers, or heavy mechanical vehicles Proficient with diagnostic equipment, workshop tooling, and fault-finding techniques Strong understanding of vehicle systems (engine, transmission, brakes, hydraulics, electrics) Knowledge of regulatory and safety requirements (MOT, LOLER, compliance) Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail Good communication and teamwork skills Full, valid driving licence (class relevant) The Package: £20 p/h basic rate and £30 p/h for overtime, with plenty available 6am to 2pm - Monday to Friday Weekends optional at overtime rate Flexible working hours, later start times available 22 days annual leave + bank holidays Excellent additional benefits If you're an experienced HGV Technician who is looking for a local business with a family-oriented approach, then this is the role for you! Apply today or contact Rob Tempest on to learn more. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, NMS Recruit will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us here. JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
Our client is a trusted name in the logistics and haulage industry, committed to delivering high-quality, reliable transport solutions to their customers. They maintain a modern fleet and pride themselves on strong values including integrity, safety, and outstanding service. Due to continued growth, we are seeking a skilled and motivated HGV Technician to join their workshop team in Ellesmere Port. As an HGV Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring all vehicles are safe, roadworthy, and maintained to the highest standards. You'll carry out inspections, diagnostics, repairs, and preventative maintenance across a range of heavy goods vehicles. Your expertise will help minimise downtime and ensure that the fleet operates reliably and efficiently. The Role: Diagnose, repair, and maintain HGVs (trucks, trailers, and associated components) Conduct routine inspections and servicing (brakes, steering, suspension, engine systems, electrics, hydraulics) Troubleshoot faults using diagnostic tools and equipment Overhaul or replace mechanical components (gearboxes, axles, bearings, etc.) Carry out safety and compliance checks (MOT, LOLER, safety standards) Liaise with drivers, workshop team, and management to coordinate repairs Ensure workshop safety, cleanliness, and efficient layout The Requirements: NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance or Mechanical Engineering Proven experience working on HGVs, trailers, or heavy mechanical vehicles Proficient with diagnostic equipment, workshop tooling, and fault-finding techniques Strong understanding of vehicle systems (engine, transmission, brakes, hydraulics, electrics) Knowledge of regulatory and safety requirements (MOT, LOLER, compliance) Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail Good communication and teamwork skills Full, valid driving licence (class relevant) The Package: £20 p/h basic rate and £30 p/h for overtime, with plenty available 6am to 2pm - Monday to Friday Weekends optional at overtime rate Flexible working hours, later start times available 22 days annual leave + bank holidays Excellent additional benefits If you're an experienced HGV Technician who is looking for a local business with a family-oriented approach, then this is the role for you! Apply today or contact Rob Tempest on to learn more. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, NMS Recruit will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us here. JBRP1_UKTJ
