GTR
Join Our Team as a Fleet Planning Manager – Line Manager
Location: Three Bridges Rail Operating Centre (ROC)
Are you ready to take the lead in shaping the future of fleet performance and reliability? We’re looking for a dynamic and driven Fleet Planning Manager to join our team at Three Bridges ROC, playing a pivotal role in keeping our railway moving efficiently and safely.
About the Role
As Fleet Planning Manager, you’ll be at the heart of operations—developing and delivering robust maintenance, repair, and overhaul plans across the GTR fleet. Your work will ensure a seamless balance between depot workloads and fleet availability, enabling reliable, revenue-generating service in line with the train plan.
You’ll also provide direct leadership to the Fleet Team, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring staff are fully trained, competent, and aligned with fleet standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver effective maintenance and heavy maintenance (HM) plans across multiple fleets
- Align planning with SLAs, depot capacity, and resource availability
- Maximise fleet availability for service deployment
- Ensure rolling stock meets operational demands of the train service plan
- Lead, develop, and manage the Fleet Team
- Maintain high standards of staff competence, training, and assessment
Your Impact
You’ll oversee day-to-day activity within the Fleet Team at Three Bridges ROC, collaborating closely with internal and external partners—including Network Rail and operational teams. Acting as a central point of contact for depots, you’ll coordinate workload planning and drive operational excellence across the network.
What You’ll Bring
Knowledge:
- Rolling stock maintenance planning
- Railway Rule Book principles
- GTR fleet and route geography
Skills:
- Strong leadership and people management
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Excellent communication (written & verbal)
- Analytical thinking and decisive action
Experience:
- Proven leadership in a team environment
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Background in an engineering or operational setting
Why Join Us?
This is your opportunity to play a vital role in delivering a safe, reliable, and efficient rail service. You’ll work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your expertise directly impacts performance and passenger experience.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and help drive the future of fleet planning.
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