Salary: £50k - 60k per year + None
Reference: 258388
DELIVERY MANAGER (SPANISH SPEAKING)
Location: West London
Type of role: Permanent
Salary: Negotiable (depends on experience)
About Company
Our client is a leading international manufacturer and maintainer of railway vehicles and systems, recognised for excellence in the UK and global rail industry.
Role Summary
The Delivery Manager oversees the delivery and customer acceptance of the DLR Project in West London. Reporting to the Head of Production, the role involves coordinating internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure trains are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
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Ensure arriving trains are coupled and prepared for final inspection.
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Close all outstanding quality, material, and modification issues before delivery.
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Present vehicles to the client ready for passenger service and manage final inspections.
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Coordinate daily testing and commissioning activities to achieve customer acceptance.
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Monitor material deliveries, NCRs, shortages, and project progress.
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Investigate manufacturing issues, answer technical queries, and track quality trends.
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Lead and monitor a team of 4–6 operators and update production schedules.
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Control production costs and ensure targets are met within budget and quality requirements.
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Promote safe working practices, environmental standards, and compliance with HSE policies.
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Manage depot assets and coordinate training and competency requirements.
Health, Safety, Quality & Records
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Maintain accurate records and communicate progress to managers and team members.
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Ensure all activities comply with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
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Carry out quality checks to confirm products meet safety and performance requirements.
General Responsibilities
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Identify and implement improvements to support company objectives.
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Participate in meetings and relevant training.
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Maintain confidentiality and promote a positive company image.
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Demonstrate commitment to company values, equality, and continuous improvement.
Person Specification
Essential
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Experience in railway operations or project delivery.
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Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
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Ability to work autonomously and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
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Good IT skills and experience maintaining accurate records.
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Knowledge of safe working practices in a safety-critical workplace.
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Intermediate Spanish language skills.
Desirable
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Degree in a relevant field or significant equivalent experience.
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Additional experience promoting health, safety, and environmental best practices.
This role may require undertaking additional duties in line with business needs and the level of responsibility of the position.
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