Deputy Supervisor T5
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 13, 2026. Siemens scores A on the Alion truth index.
Deputy Supervisor T5 - Hornsey
Please note, we may close this advert earlier than advertised if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Closing date: 30th November 2026
What if your daily work directly contributed to a better, more connected world? At Siemens Mobility, we are not just imagining the future of transportation - we are building it. Our team of experts is dedicated to creating smart, efficient, and sustainable mobility solutions that improve the daily lives of millions of passengers. We are looking for passionate professionals who are eager to innovate and push the boundaries of what's possible. If you are ready to be part of a transformative journey, come and join us.
Our Rolling Stock and Customer Service keeps trains running safely and reliably every day. The business delivers expert maintenance, technical support and digital solutions across the full lifecycle of rail fleets, helping customers maximise performance, availability and passenger satisfaction.
We are currently recruiting for a Rolling Stock Deputy Supervisor T5 to lead and supervise a team of technicians in our Rolling Stock Maintenance Depot in Hornsey. You will play a critical role in delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality maintenance across the depot, ensuring work is completed in line with operational priorities, safety standards, and technical requirements. Acting as a key link between technicians and leadership, you’ll drive performance, support fault resolution, and maintain strict control of safety, systems, and asset integrity.
Please note this role is shift-based.
This role is classified as safety critical and is subject to a pre-employment medical assessment, which must be successfully completed prior to start.
You’ll make a difference by…
- Leading and supervising maintenance activities, ensuring all work is delivered safely in line with depot procedures, safe systems of work, and isolation requirements. Challenging unsafe behaviours and stopping work where necessary.
- Allocating tasks based on competence, priority, and resources, clearly communicating targets and monitoring progress against the production plan, escalating risks or delays as required.
- Providing hands-on technical guidance and supporting fault finding within your competence, ensuring timely resolution of issues and escalation of complex or recurring faults.
- Ensuring availability and control of parts, materials, tools, and equipment, maintaining accountability, serviceability, and readiness to support maintenance activities.
- Maintaining accurate records across systems (e.g. DPPS, CORMAP), ensuring staff location tracking, asset swaps, and maintenance data are correctly recorded, complete, and traceable.
- Upholding high standards of work quality, ensuring completion of post-work checks, and delivering clear, structured shift handovers covering risks, isolation status, and outstanding work, while promoting a zero-harm culture.
Your role profile may vary from time to time in accordance with business needs. Your annual objective setting with your line manager will outline any additional responsibilities required to meet business or individual development needs for the forthcoming financial year.
What you’ll need to succeed…
- Leadership experience
- Good knowledge of IT systems/software
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral
- Strong organization/planning skills: - ability to track multiple projects and work orders at once.
- Relevant Engineering experience or Engineering ONC/equivalent qualification
- Good understanding of Health, Safety, and Environment requirements preferably in rail or similar environments.
Must Haves:
- Technical knowledge of Rolling Stock maintenance procedures/practices
- Basic understanding of continuous improvement principles
- Experience working with maintenance tools such as CORMAP or SAP
- User level understanding of computerized maintenance management systems
- Contract/Commercial knowledge
Benefits
At Siemens Mobility, we believe that work should work for you. We go beyond standard benefits to create an environment where our people feel supported, empowered and valued both professionally and personally.
Wellbeing: Flexible working, 24/7 Mental health support, Subsidised gym memberships, Subsidised Bupa healthcare, Enhanced sick pay
Financial: Match and More pension, Life assurance, Perks at Work discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, Annual Bonus
Family: Day-one parental rights, Shared parental leave, Extra holidays for length of service, enjoy 26 days annual leave (plus public holidays), with the flexibility to buy or sell up to 5 days each year, volunteering days and sabbaticals.
Personal Growth: Access to online learning, Support for external training and development opportunities, Inclusive culture promoting equality and belonging, Active employee networks, Opportunities to grow your skills and career.
Join Siemens Mobility where your wellbeing, growth, and future matter.
#Transform The Everyday with us
We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us!
We are a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter, who will be happy to support you.
At Siemens, we promote a growth mindset, the self-belief that we can learn and grow, take on new challenges and adapt to change. If you don't match all the criteria for this role but feel you have transferable skills to enable you to succeed, we encourage you to apply.