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The Staff Manager is accountable for driving technical excellence, supporting customer outcomes, developing team capability, and ensuring alignment with business objectives.\nTechnical Leadership\nProvide leadership, direction, and oversight of all technical activities within the operation.\nEnsure fleet reliability, availability, and performance targets are achieved.\nLead the resolution of complex technical issues and drive corrective actions to completion.\nOversee technical investigations, failure analysis, and reliability improvement initiatives.\nSupport the successful implementation of engineering changes, modifications, and product improvements.\nPromote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and technical excellence.\nFleet Performance Management\nMonitor and analyse fleet performance against operational and contractual requirements.\nIdentify reliability trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.\nDevelop and implement strategies to improve fleet performance and operational efficiency.\nEnsure maintenance and service programs are executed effectively and within agreed timeframes.\nDrive accountability for performance outcomes and action plans.\nCustomer and Stakeholder Engagement\nServe as the primary technical point of contact for customers and key stakeholders.\nDevelop and maintain strong working relationships to support long-term partnerships.\nFacilitate communication between technical, operational, engineering, supply chain, and maintenance teams.\nPresent fleet performance results, technical updates, and improvement initiatives to customers and leadership teams.\nEnsure customer concerns and technical issues are addressed effectively and in a timely manner.\nPeople Leadership\nLead, coach, and develop a team of Technical Advisors and Technical Specialists.\nConduct regular team meetings, toolbox talks, and performance reviews.\nSupport succession planning, capability development, and workforce planning activities.\nEnsure training, competency assessments, and certification requirements are maintained.\nFoster a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous learning.\nOperational Excellence\nEnsure technical reporting and data management processes are accurate and effective.\nDrive improvements in data quality, reporting capabilities, and technical systems.\nSupport implementation of digital tools and technologies to enhance operational performance.\nCollaborate with supply chain and materials teams to ensure appropriate support for fleet requirements.\nIdentify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies.\nHealth, Safety and Compliance\nPromote and maintain a strong safety culture.\nEnsure compliance with all company, customer, and legislative requirements.\nLead by example in demonstrating safe work practices and behaviours.\nSupport investigations into safety incidents and ensure actions are implemented effectively.\nWhat do we want to know about you?\nEssentialSignificant experience within rail, rolling stock, heavy industrial, mining, transport, or related industries.\nDemonstrated experience in a technical leadership or management role.\nStrong understanding of maintenance, reliability, and asset performance principles.\nProven experience managing customer relationships and stakeholder engagement.\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.\nExcellent communication and leadership capabilities.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic operational environment.\n\nDesirableExperience leading multidisciplinary technical teams.\nExperience in reliability improvement and asset management programs.\nProject management or continuous improvement experience.\nFormal leadership or management qualifications.\nKnowledge of digital maintenance and fleet management systems.\n\nWe thank all applicants for their interest; each application will receive a response.\nWe do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies.\nSuccessful candidates will be required to complete background and criminal history check.\nWhat could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?\nAt Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.\nIf you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.\nWho are we?\nWabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together - are accelerating the future of transportation. 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