Mobile Wagon Supervisor

Together, we move what matters We are at the start of something powerful. Heavy Haul Rail was created with a simple but transformative belief: the UK deserves a smarter, cleaner, more resilient freight future. And we have the opportunity to build it. Every role in this business carries purpose. Whether you work in operational delivery, driving trains, engineering, or business support, the work you do contributes directly to reducing emissions, easing road congestion, strengthening supply chains and powering British industry.

This is meaningful work, with real impact.

Previously operating as Freightliner’s Heavy Haul business, we are now an independent company following CMA CGM Group’s acquisition of Freightliner UK’s Intermodal Logistics business in January
2026. Heavy Haul Rail  is the UK’s next‑generation rail freight partner built for a sector ready to evolve. We believe it’s time to move differently. Congested roads, rising emissions, fragile supply chains. These aren’t just logistical challenges; they’re environmental and economic wake‑up calls. We’re here to lead the modal shift, helping businesses transition from road to rail with confidence, clarity, and measurable impact.

We are recruiting a Mobile Wagon Supervisor to join our North Business Unit. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career and develop their leadership skills in a first‑line management role. We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive individual who thrives on delivering results, supporting others and driving continuous improvement. Some daytime travel will be required, together with occasional overnight stays.

• Lead by example and promote a strong safety culture across your team, contractors and stakeholders.
• Plan, manage and coordinate maintenance activities undertaken by mobile wagon maintenance teams.
• Ensure maintenance delivery supports production, reliability and quality targets.
• Monitor team performance, inspections, safety observations and maintenance outputs, adjusting plans where necessary.
• Maintain training and competency standards in line with company requirements.
• Manage people processes including attendance, objectives, recruitment and first‑line disciplinary matters.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
• Support the Wagon Maintenance Manager with operational activities and business objectives.
• Deliver clear and effective communication through team briefings, toolbox talks and engineering updates.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant company policies and procedures.

• A minimum of three years’ experience within traction and rolling stock or a similar engineering environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• A collaborative and organised approach to leadership.
• A commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• The ability to motivate teams and build positive working relationships.

This post is subject to standard pre‑employment checks including employment references, medical & D&A screening, and successful DBS background checks.

Here, you’re not one small part of a big machine. You’re a key contributor with national significance and real‑world impact.

We want our colleagues to feel proud of the work they do, connected to our mission and empowered to shape the future of this business.

As part of Heavy Haul Rail, you can expect:

• Purpose that matters. Your work contributes to a cleaner, more efficient freight industry.
• Opportunity to shape what’s next. We’re new, agile and ready to do things differently, your ideas help build our future.
• A team that moves forward together. Collaboration, respect and…