Rolling Stock Doors Team Leader

Position: Rolling Stock Doors Team Leader

Employment Type: Full Time - 40 hours per week

Salary: £36,000 to £46,000 depending on experience

Summary:

The Rolling Stock Doors Team Leader is responsible for leading and managing a team of door technicians (circa 15) to ensure all train door systems are maintained, repaired, overhauled and verified to the highest standards. This role ensures that every vehicle’s door systems are fully operational, compliant, and safe before being released back to the customer. 

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Management

Manage, lead, and develop a team of door technicians on site

Plan daily activities, allocate workload, and monitor performance 

Provide technical guidance, coaching, and support to technicians 

Ensure staffing levels meet operational and project

requirements 

Carry out performance reviews and support training and competency developmentTechnical & Operational Oversight

Oversee all maintenance, fault-finding, overhaul, and repair of rolling stock door systems 

Ensure all work is completed in accordance with railway standards, OEM

requirements, and company procedures 

Support complex fault diagnostics and provide escalation support when required 

Monitor productivity and ensure efficient use of labour and resources Inspection & Verification

Personally verify and sign off door systems prior to vehicle release 

Ensure all doors on every unit are fully functional, safe, and compliant 

Conduct quality inspections and audits of completed wor

Confirm all testing and documentation is completed accurately before HandoverCustomer & Stakeholder Interface

Act as the main point of contact for door-related activities on site 

Liaise with production, engineering, and customer representatives 

Provide updates on progress, issues, and risks affecting delivery 

Support audits and customer inspections Key Skills & Experience:

Strong experience with rolling stock door systems (e.g. sliding, plug external doors) 

Proven leadership or supervisory experience 

In-depth knowledge of rail maintenance standards and safety requirements 

Ability to perform inspections, testing, and technical verification 

Strong problem-solving and fault-finding ability Safety and Compliance:

Adhering to industry standards, company procedures, and safety regulations during all testing processes.

Ensuring proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials and waste.

Following all safety procedures and guidelines to protect oneself and others from hazardous materials.

Wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks, gloves, and coveralls.

Adhering to environmental regulations and proper disposal methods for paint and solvents.

You have a responsibility under the Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974 to take reasonable care of yourself and other persons that may be affected by your acts or omissions at work, secure the health, safety and welfare of your staff at work and protect, so far as is reasonable practicable, all others against risks to their health or safety arising from your work activities and those of their staff and ensure that your duties are discharged adequately.  The responsibility to achieve the duty cannot be delegated. The tasks required to discharge them can be delegated; assistance and support can be obtained; but the responsibility remains with you.Personal Attributes:

Safety-focused and disciplined.

Proactive and solutions-driven.

Strong attention to detail and quality.

Able to motivate and develop team members.

Flexible and adaptable to meet production demands.

Deal effectively with difficult or problem individuals, maintaining discipline, fairness and team cohesionBenefits:

25 holiday days annually + Bank holidays

Opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Supportive and collaborative team environment.

Cycle to work Scheme

Increased rate for overtime

Increased rate for shift work