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Engineering Manager (CAF UK Overhaul Facility, Manchester)

Date:  14 Apr 2025
Company:  CAF Rail UK
Location: 

MANCHESTER, GB, M40 2BA

ABOUT CAF

 

Innovation is in our DNA - we thrive on pushing boundaries and adapting to new challenges with a flexible approach. Proud to be a global leader, our fast-paced growth provides exciting opportunities for our team and the community.

 

Committed to maintaining trains and trams, our mission is to enhance vehicle safety and reliability. Our ultimate goal is to deliver a comfortable, dependable, and sustainable commuting experience for all passengers.

 

Based out of multiple locations across the UK, our 24/7 operation means we’re always on hand to deliver reliable technical support. Utilising the latest digital technology, we strive to enhance dependability, helping people to get to where they need to be!

 

We wouldn’t be where we are without our people. Working together as a team, we strive to achieve great things while supporting each other to thrive along the way. We’re going places, so apply today and become part of our exciting journey.

 

What can you expect from CAF?

 

  • Positive Work Environment: You will work in a positive environment, based on mutual respect and team spirit.
  • Professional Development: Our projects are often measured in years, sometimes decades, giving you and the organisation a future.
  • Learning and Autonomy: We will encourage you to work autonomously, being able to propose and decide 'what' and 'how'.
  • Security and Reliability: CAF has been working for over 100 years on a path that stretches into the future, giving you the security you need.
  • Cutting-edge technology: You will work with the latest technologies, facing the challenge of devising innovative approaches and solutions every day.

 

What will be your role in the company?

 

The Engineering Manager is responsible for all technical aspects of the CAF UK Overhaul Facility, including engineering oversight of bogies, wheelsets, gearboxes, couplers, HVAC, and powerpacks overhauls. The role is critical to ensuring the facility meets performance KPIs related to safety, quality, efficiency, and reliability. The Engineering Manager will lead the technical team, overseeing engineering processes, maintenance standards, and production support.

 

Initially, the role will focus on supporting the facility setup, including layout reviews, equipment specification, procedure development, and coordination with CAF Group stakeholders to align with best practices. Post-setup, the Engineering Manager will shift to driving operational excellence, continuous improvement, and supporting daily overhaul activities.

 

On a day-to-day basis, the work will involve leading the technical team, reviewing procedures and BOMs, supporting production troubleshooting, conducting performance analysis, and liaising with other CAF UK and international teams. The candidate will work closely with the Senior Production Manager and Senior Materials Manager, ensuring alignment across planning, execution, and resource management.

 

What will make you successful in this position?

 

To succeed in this role you will need:

 

  • Level 6 Engineering Degree or higher. Exceptionally HNC/D (level 4/5) in Engineering with strong and relevant experience may also be considered.
  • Strong experience in an engineering environment, preferably within the rail industry working with heavy equipment’s such as horizontal lathe, wheelset press, welding, sandblasting, overhead cranes, among others.
  • Proven background in performance management, planning, and control.
  • Skilled in reviewing, analysing, and authoring technical procedures.
  • Exposure to Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma is highly desirable.
  • Familiarity in Total Productive Maintenance and Autonomous Maintenance is desirable.
  • Proficient with MS Office and capable of quickly learning new systems and platforms

 

 

 

ABOUT WHAT WE OFFER

 

A Real Living Wage employer and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, RSSB Mental Health Charter and Women in Rail EDI Charter, we’ve a lot to shout about at CAF.

 

Creating a culture of inclusivity and belonging is really important to us and we’re proud to offer our people a range of benefits to support wellbeing including 25 days annual leave, an excellent workplace pension scheme (with up to 10% contribution from us), not forgetting to mention our generous health care cash plan and Bike2Work scheme just to name a few!

 

Looking for career development? Our Professional Sponsorship scheme will help you to achieve your goals while our Flexible Working policy and Family Friendly culture mean everyone is supported to thrive at CAF.

 

As a socially responsible business, we offer paid volunteering days and promote a variety of social value initiatives, including tree-planting, company-wide donation drives, and providing support to the homeless community and refugees. We’re creating waves of positive change through delivering meaningful social value impact on and off the tracks!

 

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