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Train Presentation Team Leader

Location: London, POST-LON, United Kingdom
Job ID: R0063803
Date Posted: Dec 4, 2024
Segment: Green Energy & Mobility
Business Unit: Hitachi Rail
Company Name: HITACHI RAIL LIMITED
Profession (Job Category): Other
Job Type (Experience Level): Experienced
Job Schedule: Full time
Remote: No

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About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Description

Here at Hitachi Rail, we have a great opportunity for a dedicated Train Presentation Team Leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in London at North Pole Train Maintenance Centre.  
 


Accountabilities

In this exciting new role, you will be responsible for the management and leadership of Train Presentation team on shift to ensure delivery of the Train Presentation Class 800/802 fleets standards, safe entry and exit of staff to trains in cleaning locations and communication with Operations teams to ensure the safe movement of trains. This is a permanent role working on a rotating shift basis.

Specifically, you will be responsible for the following deliverables:

  • Compliance with regards to all cleaning activities as required in the TSA Contract.
  • Responsible for the ongoing management of the depot-based cleaning teams.
  • Responsible for the ongoing management of the shift Train Presentation Supervisors.
  • Responsible for the ongoing management of any other Train Presentation roles as required.
  • Responsible for providing clarity and direction to the depot cleaning teams as and when required.
  • Undertaking internal and external cleaning assessments and audits as required at the depot.
  • Support other depot locations as directed by TP Manager as and when required.
  • Work closely with the depot Production team to ensure that allocated sets undertake internal and external cleaning to the required standards.
  • To manage contracted cleaning activities for the GWR Hitachi fleets as required.
  • Delivery of the operational cleaning plans.
  • Daily management of the KPI cleaning regime and associated KPI reporting.
  • Recording of KPI failures on KPI scorecards though the associated I.T. Systems
  • Document and record all cleaning activities as required to support the customer passenger service.
  • Materials and staff planning in conjunction with the associated cleaning requirements.
  • Ensure the cleaning teams are trained to the required standard including the use of the necessary I.T. systems to support the capturing of all cleaning KPIs.
  • Develop a strong working relationship with stakeholders and continuously improve train cleaning standards and avoidance of KPI Standards failures.
  • To develop, supervise and continuously improve the quality and standard of all train cleaning activities.
  • To control and monitor the correct use of appropriate train presentation cleaning materials.
  • To control and monitor the use of cleaning and equipment.
  • Promote Health and Safety within the cleaning team and raise awareness amongst all staff of appropriate Health and Safety Regulations.
  • Ensure effective and economical use of equipment and materials.
  • To actively support company equality, diversity and inclusion policies.
  • Ensure that all contract cleaning operatives are trained to the required standard to ensure they have the skills and ability to achieve the required cleaning standards.
  • Take ownership of all cleaning activities to ensure that standards and required timescales are consistently met.
  • Ensure cleaning teams have a sufficient stock of materials and chemicals to enable them to efficiently carry out their duties.
  • Actively take part in HSE and quality audits
  • Provide accurate and timely reporting to TP Manager
  • Report any issues with contractors to the TP Manager
  • Ensure teams and assets are moved are moved around depots in a safe manner.
  • Report any accidents or incidents.
  • Promote a safe working and depot wide safety culture.
  • Work to create a culture a ‘One Hitachi’ culture.
  • To carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grading and level of responsibility of this position.

About you

Required Skills/ Knowledge

  • Experience of delivering cleaning standards to an efficient, high quality within a transport environment.
  • Outstanding Safety Awareness.
  • Knowledge and experience of heavy industrial vehicle cleaning practices.
  • Ability to carry out equipment checks, maintenance procedures.
  • Experience of waste management & recycling
  • Experience and understanding of professional cleaning and KPI regimes.
  • Experience of working with to provide high standards of cleaning and Hygiene training.
  • Excellent team management and communication skills
  • Good written and verbal communications skills. Excellent report writing skills necessary.
  • Intermediate IT skills – typically Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook etc.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Commitment to working as part of a team.
  • An understanding of health and safety requirements of a working environment
  • Experience of an operational railway environment
  •  Understanding of KPI processes

Education/Qualifications

  • Previous management experience

Behavioural

  • Able to represent Hitachi in a professional manner at all times.
  • Proven experienced manager with very strong leadership skills.
  • Calm and diplomatic under pressure
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Able to interface effectively with all levels of personnel both within and outside the company.
  • Loyal, committed, confident and determined.

Desired Skills (not essential)

  • IOSH, COSHH, Manual handling.
  • Experience of working in a rail depot environment and at stabling out stations.
  • Use of SAP
  • Management of Subcontractors
  • Knowledge of Cleaning technology and equipment

What we offer

We value the importance of all of our employees, if you would like to join our fantastic organisation you could be entitled to:

  • Competitive salary
  • Annual Performance bonus paid on discretionary basis.
  • 25 days holiday
  • Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%
  • Private medical insurance
  • Personal Accident insurance
  • Group Income protection
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme

We also offer additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle.

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Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at  https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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