Rail Telecom Workshop Manager
Posted Today by Matchtech
£70,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Undetermined
Greenwich, London
Summary: The Rail Workshop Manager will lead a technical repair workshop in North Greenwich, London, focusing on a major telecom/system programme. This role involves overseeing operations, managing a multi-disciplinary team, and ensuring efficient delivery of repair and maintenance activities. The position requires strong leadership and problem-solving skills, along with a background in rail or telecom systems. The contract is for 12 months with the possibility of extension.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the day-to-day operation of the repair workshop
- Manage and develop a multi-skilled technical team
- Oversee repair, refurbishment, and maintenance activities
- Plan workloads and optimise resources and turnaround times
- Act as escalation point for technical and operational issues
- Coordinate with stakeholders, logistics teams, and subcontractors
Key Skills:
- Experience managing a technical repair workshop/service environment
- Strong understanding of electronic, telecoms, and rail systems
- Proven team leadership and process improvement experience
- Strong organisation, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Background in rail or TFL
- Experience with logistics, spares, or stock control
- Knowledge of diagnostics, root cause analysis, or system engineering
Salary (Rate): £70,000/year
City: Greenwich
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Rail Workshop Manager
Location: North Greenwich, London
Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term (extension possible)
Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday (37.5 hours)
About the Role
We're seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to lead a technical repair workshop supporting a major telecom/system programme (gate lines, ticket machines, and software).
You'll oversee workshop operations, lead a multi-disciplinary team, and ensure high-quality, efficient delivery in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day operation of the repair workshop
- Manage and develop a multi-skilled technical team
- Oversee repair, refurbishment, and maintenance activities
- Plan workloads and optimise resources and turnaround times
- Act as escalation point for technical and operational issues
- Coordinate with stakeholders, logistics teams, and subcontractors
What We're Looking For
- Experience managing a technical repair workshop/service environment
- Strong understanding of electronic, telecoms, and rail systems
- Proven team leadership and process improvement experience
- Strong organisation, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Background in rail or TFL
- Experience with logistics, spares, or stock control
- Knowledge of diagnostics, root cause analysis, or system engineering
What's on Offer
- Salary CIRCA £65,000
- Work on a high-profile TfL programme
- Collaborative, professional team environment
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with buy/sell options)
- Pension, private medical, life assurance, and additional benefits
- Learning, development, and flexible working options