SHIELDS

ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT

FLEET SAFETY & STANDARDS MANAGER

With more than 5,000 employees, ScotRail plays a vital role in serving the people and communities of Scotland. We recognise a modern and diverse workforce, encouraged to use their talents, and develop their skills, is integral to our success in serving and reflecting the communities of Scotland. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and have also set ourselves ambitious sustainability targets including having a carbon-free railway in Scotland by 2035.

ScotRail is four times accredited as a Top Employer, has achieved Leaders in Diversity and is a Disability Confident Employer. We value, celebrate, and respect the diversity our people and aim to inspire, attract, retain, and develop the best talent. Because we value diversity and the benefits it brings, we want to continue improving the diversity of our people and particularly welcome applications from women, young people, LGBT+ people, people with a disability, and people from ethnically diverse backgrounds.

THE ROLE: As Safety & Standards Manager you will be responsible to the Head of Engineering to assist in the day to day running and longer-term management of your team to deliver fleet safety improvements across all ScotRail fleets in line with business needs.

The Fleet Safety and Standards Manager ensures the engineering change process is followed correctly through effective communication and collaboration with the engineering function while upholding the highest standards of safety and reliability across the train fleet.

The Fleet Safety and Standards Manager holds the critical responsibility of ensuring the safety and efficiency of the company's train fleet. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory safety standards, conducting risk assessments, and implementing measures to mitigate potential hazards.

The Fleet Safety and Standards Manager will ensure investigations into accidents or incidents are carried out and lead Major Incident Reviews when required, analyse safety performance data, identifying trends and ensuring actions are taken to prevent similar occurrences. Collaborating closely with maintenance teams, ensuring the Vehicle Maintenance Instructions are up to date and fit for purpose.

Continuously updating safety policies and procedures, fostering collaboration with internal departments and external stakeholders to promote a culture of safety and address safety-related concerns. The Fleet Safety and Standards Manager plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the well-being of passengers and employees while maintaining the reliable operation of the ScotRail fleet.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Identifying potential safety risks associated with train operation and maintenance and develop strategies to mitigate these risks.

* Specify audit scopes to ensure compliance with legislation, industry standards, and company policies.

* Staying up-to-date with relevant regulations, and industry standards pertaining to railway safety, and ensuring that the company is in compliance with these requirements.

* Ensuring the Engineering Change procedure is implemented, maintained, and applied to all Engineering Changes made on vehicles operated by ScotRail.

* Ensuring investigations are carried out if there is a technical defect or is an allegation against the train to determine root causes and recommend preventive measures to avoid similar occurrences in the future.

* Establishing and monitoring quality assurance processes to ensure that the ScotRail fleet meet safety standards and specifications.

* Analysing safety data, including accident/incident reports, near-miss reports, and safety performance metrics, to identify trends and areas for improvement. This may involve preparing reports for management and regulatory agencies.=

* Collaborating with other departments within the company, as well as external stakeholders such as the ROSCO’s, regulatory agencies and other rail industry organisations to promote a culture of safety and ensure effective communication of safety-related information.

* Leading continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing safety performance and fostering a culture of safety within the organisation. This could involve implementing best practices and participating in industry forums and working groups.

* Provide verification of maintenance standards compliance and approved suppliers by means of audit. Review audit findings for trends and suitable action plans.

* Deputise for the Head of Engineering

THE PERSON: Flexible, committed, reliable and able to work individually and as part of a team under demanding timescales. You must be a highly motivated and organised individual with the ability to change mind-sets to constantly improve performance. The person should have experience in the delivery of projects and the ability to influence people at all levels.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

* Extensive technical knowledge and practical experience in T&RS maintenance.

* Experience in fleet maintenance from an operational depot and strong management skills.

* Proficiency in relevant statutory requirements, codes of practice, and industry standards.

* Proven experience in the Rolling Stock Industry, with experience in management roles.

* Demonstrated ability in technical documentation creation and effective communication.

* Strong relationship building and networking skills are key to success in this position through your flexibility to attend various meetings at various locations.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey safety-related information to employees, management, and stakeholders.

* Ability to lead and motivate a team responsible for implementing safety initiatives and promoting a culture of safety.

This post has on-call responsibilities.

Hours of work: 35-hour week. Reference Salary: £61,215 per annum.

We’ll ensure you’re rewarded for your contribution with a competitive package that includes:

* Contributory Final Salary Pension scheme

* Free and reduced rate rail travel for you and your family, where applicable.

* Generous holiday allowance

* Hapi benefits package, offered to everyone at ScotRail

Selection process: Assessment and interview may form the initial stages of the selection process. The final stage for successful candidates will be a medical examination, drug & alcohol screening. Appointees must provide a basic disclosure Scotland check and at least 2 satisfactory references and complete a six-month probation period.

Training initially involves attendance on our virtual Induction Training Programme

Medical Fitness: Due to the nature of the post and rail industry safety requirements there are certain medical & fitness standards that you would require to meet.