Shift Operations Manager

Job description

Rullion are hiring a Shift Operations Manager for our rolling stock client based in Norwich.

As the shift operations manager you will lead and coordinate a dedicated team of technicians, fitters, and assistants to deliver maintenance and repair activities on rolling stock.

Along with management, you will carry out maintenance, fault-finding, repairs, investigations, and inspections as required.

Required Qualifications/Experience:

Recognised apprenticeship (City & Guilds BTEC minimum) with Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronic bias and NVQ Level 5 or equivalent.

•Extensive engineering experience in rolling stock maintenance or comparable environment. (Avionics, automotive, military etc)

•Strong knowledge of modern technical systems, fault-finding, and root cause investigation techniques.

•Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical schematics confidently.

•Strong understanding of production-based safety and risk management.

•Proven ability to diagnose complex engineering problems.

•Ability to maintain required competencies for a safety-critical role.

•Commitment to maintaining specialist knowledge and professional development.

•Customer-focused approach with high quality standards.

•Effective teamwork skills and willingness to support colleagues.

•Awareness of cost impacts and operational efficiencies.

•Passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.

YOUR BENEFITS

•Employee Assistance Programme.

•Wellbeing program that supports employees with their physical and mental health.

•Cycle to Work Scheme.

•Company Sick Pay.

JOB SPECIFIC BENEFITS

•Competitive Salary

•37 hour working week following a DuPont roster.

•Salary sacrifice led pension plan that matches employee contributions up to 10% upon successful completion of probatio

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Norwich

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-08-2026

Profession type

Logistics jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English