Depot Operations Manager

We are looking for a passionate leader to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across our depot operations. As a senior professional, you will lead teams that ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of our rolling stock, working alongside dedicated experts who share a commitment to sustainable mobility and engineering precision. Your Role, Your Impact

• Oversee depot operations to ensure scalability and efficiency across maintenance and service delivery.
• Foster collaboration between engineering, planning, and supply chain teams to optimise workflow and resource allocation.
• Implement reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) strategies to enhance asset performance and minimise downtime.
• Drive innovation through digital maintenance tools and predictive analytics to improve operational outcomes.
• Promote knowledge sharing and best practices across teams to strengthen technical capability and safety culture.
• You’ll work with sharp, committed teams solving complex challenges that shape the future of mobility, ensuring seamless integration of business and technology.
• Proficiency in depot management systems.
• Experience in Rail, Manufacturing or Maintenance delivery and safety.
• HR-focused approach, demonstrating strong leadership and workforce engagement skills
• Strong understanding of lean methodologies and continuous improvement frameworks.
• Experience in implementing safety management systems aligned with ISO 45001.
• Ability to interpret and act on performance data using KPIs and dashboards.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills to guide multidisciplinary teams.

• Achievement of operational delivery timelines and strategic performance goals.
• Strength of collaboration and leadership across cross-functional teams.
• Reduction in maintenance defects and improvement in operational efficiency.
• Access to advanced digital tools and a forward-looking operational strategy.
• Global impact through local excellence in one of London's key depots.
• Career advancement supported by continuous learning and leadership development.

Join us on a life-long transformative journey - the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)
• Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday
• Option to enjoy a brand new electric or hybrid vehicle with our salary sacrifice scheme
• A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle