Arterio Fleet Integration Manager

Who are we?

South Western Railway (SWR) operates over 1,500 services each weekday across the network and employs more than 5,000 people. We provide easy and convenient mobility, connecting people and communities in South West London, southern counties of England, and the Isle of Wight.

Join our team and help us continue to bring people together to get the most out of life.

About the job

To lead the seamless integration of the Arterio fleet into the fleet maintenance organisation by coordinating technical, logistical, people and operational activities. The role ensures that all systems, infrastructure and staff capabilities are aligned to support the maintenance, servicing requirements, upkeep and operational deployment of the fleet whilst maintaining safety, efficiency and compliance with standards throughout the integration process.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Be an inspirational people leader and collaborator accountable for motivating and leading people to develop a strong and inclusive work ethic. Accountabilities include:

  1. Project Planning & Coordination
     Lead the development and execution of a detailed integration plan, including timelines, stakeholder responsibilities and resource allocation.
  2. Technical Integration Oversight
     Ensure all infrastructure, tooling and systems at the depot are present and functional to accommodate efficient fleet maintenance.
  3. Stakeholder Engagement
     Collaborate with Alstom as the supplier of material and technical support, Depot and Production Management teams, depot colleagues, operations teams to align on integration requirements and progress.
  4. Training, Depot Capacity and Capability Development
     Work closely with the Fleet Training team to ensure training plans are robust and that Depot resource assumptions accurately reflect the balance between legacy fleet and Arterio fleet maintenance requirements.
  5. Safety & Compliance Assurance
     Ensure any changes are validated as per SWR processes.
  1. Risk Management
     Identify potential integration risks early, implement mitigation strategies and maintain contingency plans.
  2. Progress Monitoring & Reporting
     Track milestones, report to senior leadership and adjust plans proactively to address any delays or issues.
  3. Continuous Improvement
     Gather feedback during and after integration to optimise future processes and share learnings across the organisation.

You'll need:

The role requires a blend of technical expertise and strategic leadership to manage the integration of the Arterio fleet into the 'business as usual' fleet function. Essential knowledge includes maintenance depot operation, depot infrastructure, while key skills span project planning, stakeholder coordination, and capacity management. The individual must also possess strong communication abilities to lead teams, deliver training and maintain safety compliance; all while ensuring operational continuity during the phased transition from legacy rolling stock.

Working pattern

On average you will work 37 hours per week across 5 days, typically office hours.

Flexibility is required for occasional weekend / out of hours.

The Reward

In return we offer a competitive salary and a variety of valuable benefits, including:

• Free duty and leisure travel on SWR services for employees
• Free leisure travel for spouse/partner and dependants (criteria dependent)
• 75% discount on many other train operating companies
• Full training and support with development
• Excellent pension scheme

We all belong at SWR. Our vision is to provide an inclusive environment for all colleagues, ensuring all candidates have an equal opportunity to access meaningful employment.

We value our differences such as age, gender, LGBTQIA+, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We maintain a zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice towards our colleagues, customers, and future talent.

We celebrate and encourage diversity of thought, progressive ways of working and seeing all our colleagues grow and thrive.

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