Fleet and Maintenance Manager

Req ID:491103

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Production Manager (Services)/Fleet and Maintenance Manager in [LOCATION] we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your leadership and operational expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside a supportive and dynamic team of professionals.

You'll play a key role in ensuring production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are met while delivering trains on time in a safe, clean, and fully functional condition to our customers. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with internal teams such as Fleet Management, Test Teams, and Production Managers, as well as external stakeholders like customer representatives and sub-contractors. You’ll oversee resource planning, manage organizational changes, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, among other responsibilities.

You’ll specifically take care of optimizing depot operations and maintaining infrastructure to required standards, but also continuously improve maintenance and operational processes.

We’ll look to you for:

• Managing a production team, including monitoring and controlling production on a shift-by-shift basis.

• Ensuring accountability for production is clearly defined and delegated.

• Identifying staffing requirements and facilitating training to optimize productivity.

• Ensuring safety and quality compliance in all production activities.

• Minimizing operating costs while maximizing efficiency through effective resource planning.

• Proactively identifying and implementing areas for improvement based on operational analysis and customer feedback.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Higher National Certificate (Degree or Diploma) or equivalent in an Engineering field, with experience in Rolling Stock and Metro Rail.

• Minimum 12+ years of experience in Rolling Stock Vehicle Level Services, Maintenance, and Team Management, preferably in the Metro Rail segment.

• Experience in fleet and/or maintenance operations and planning roles.

• Technical knowledge of relevant traction and rolling stock.

• Understanding of railway depot and industry operations.

• Familiarity with SAP, MS Office packages, email, and intranet tools.

• Strong communication, manpower management, and self-motivation skills.

• Proficiency in the local language.

Things you’ll enjoy 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 monotonous routines.

• Work with advanced safety and quality standards for rail operations.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and supportive colleagues.

• Contribute to innovative and impactful projects.

• Utilise our inclusive and flexible working environment.

• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.

• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning opportunities.

• Progress towards leadership roles or specialized technical expertise.

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension).

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.