The Situation

Ford & Stanley are partnered with one of the largest rolling stock maintenance organisations in the UK to recruit a Heavy Maintenance Delivery Manager. This role involves leading the mobilisation and delivery of heavy maintenance programmes, including strategic production planning, proactive staff engagement initiatives, and championing health and safety best practices across all operations. The successful candidate will foster a culture of ownership and collaboration, keeping teams motivated and aligned with performance goals while maintaining strict compliance with industry regulations. With continued investment in rolling stock performance, this role is central to sustaining excellence in service delivery.

Opportunity Highlights

High-impact leadership role in maintenance delivery

Full autonomy in strategic production planning

Foster proactive staff engagement and cultural improvement

Champion safety and compliance across a diverse workforce

Stable workload and long-term infrastructure investment

Supportive, forward-thinking team environment

Location:

Bristol, UK, Onsite role

Salary & Benefits

£53,000

Strong benefits package, including:

Travel passes

Healthshield cover

Pension scheme

Bike to work initiative

Candidate Specifications

Background in Engineering or Production leadership, ideally in heavy maintenance

Experience mobilising and managing maintenance programmes

Proven record of proactive team engagement and leadership

Strong understanding of health and safety protocols in rail or industrial settings

Engineering qualifications (HNC minimum, degree )