SRSUK is recruiting a Head of Production to join its team in Leicester. This senior leadership opportunity is ideal for an experienced rail or engineering professional looking to play a key role in delivering safe, reliable and efficient fleet maintenance and production activities.

About the Role

Reporting into senior leadership, the Head of Production will be responsible for leading 24/7 fleet production and maintenance operations, ensuring the highest standards of safety, reliability, performance and train presentation. The role involves leading production teams, developing strong stakeholder relationships, driving continuous improvement and delivering contractual performance targets.

Why Join SRSUK?

• Work within a fast-paced, innovative rail environment.
• Contribute to the delivery of modern passenger and freight rail services across the UK.
• Access ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Play a key role in delivering exceptional customer service and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead production teams to deliver safe, reliable and efficient fleet operations.
• Promote a strong safety-first culture and ensure compliance with operational standards.
• Maximise fleet availability, reliability and train presentation.
• Develop, coach and mentor high-performing teams.
• Act as a key interface with customers and stakeholders.
• Drive performance through KPI management, reporting and root cause analysis.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across operational and engineering activities.
• Manage investigations into safety, quality and performance issues.
• Support wider site leadership activities, including deputising for the Head of Location where required.

Experience Required

Applicants should have:

• Significant experience within rolling stock maintenance, fleet operations or a large engineering environment.
• A proven track record of leading and developing teams.
• Experience managing production, maintenance or operational activities within rail, transport or engineering sectors.
• Strong stakeholder and customer management skills.
• Experience driving performance, continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Experience identifying and mitigating operational and safety risks.

Skills & Qualifications

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of fleet maintenance, production processes and through-life support.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, quality and risk management.
• The ability to analyse technical information and translate it into operational action.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A customer-focused approach and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of Lean, Kaizen, 5S or similar improvement methodologies.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• HNC (or equivalent) in an engineering or technical discipline, or relevant experience.
• Appropriate technical and managerial qualifications and/or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 36-hour working week
• Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution following probation
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health and wellbeing support
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Company Sick Pay

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation at the forefront of UK rail services and take a leading role in driving operational performance, safety and continuous improvement.