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Key Information
Job title:
Systems Manager
Salary:
£Circa, £65,000
Grade:
Band 3
Contract type:
Perm, TfL
Reference:
2437
Location:
Croydon with hybrid working
Application closing date:
Sunday 12th October
Hybrid working within this role will bre agreed directly with your line manager.
This is a safety critical role so you will need to get clearance from our Occupational Health team before you start.
Overview Of Project/role
London Trams is the business unit within London Rail responsible for procuring the safe and efficient operation of London's tramways, as well as the strategic development of improvements to the tramway network and the delivery of new tramway projects.
London Trams (LT) is the business unit within London Rail responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of LT network. The LT network in Croydon currently extends to 28km of rail with 35 Trams and annual ridership of circa 31m.
The post holder is accountable for the safe, efficient and reliable maintenance and upgrade of the communications, LV, signalling and CCTV infrastructure systems of London Trams including associated assets and interfaces. Through the marshalling of resources and the scheduling of activities the post holder shall ensure that the assets are available for passenger service as required in line with company and statutory standards.
Key Accountabilities
* Responsible for providing day to day management for a team of technicians and supervisors. Establishing clear goals, providing direction and supporting delivery. Lead from the front in a visible accessible fashion, and be responsible for communicating the strategies and objectives of London Trams in a relevant and engaging fashion.
* Ensure that a workable suite of work safe procedures are in place, in line with the company's policies and that they are suitable for the activities being undertaken, and ensure that the team adhere to those procedures at all times.
* Ensure that the computerised asset management system is implemented in full. Establish annual maintenance plans.
* Ensure that this planned work along side all work arising and corrective work is scheduled and assigned to sufficient and competent resource and that the asset is maintained in line with the designated standards.
* Manage budgets in line with company's business plan. Constantly identifying opportunities for efficiencies to enable both increased output and cost savings. Provide periodic reporting of activities as required for escalation information.
* Provide training, mentoring and competence assessment of the team and other operatives where applicable to enable them to fulfil their roles in a safe efficient and compliant manner, and identify any development needs of the team to ensure maintenance works are carried out to a satisfactory standard.
* Manage 2nd tier contractors, consultants and external resources as required, in line with budget, in delivery of maintenance strategy, to ensure works are completed to standard.
* Participate in 2nd line on call duties.
* Input to the capital works plan to ensure that all relevant assets are planned to be refurbished or replaced prior to the end of their safe and economical life cycle. Specify replacement assets to meet system requirements and whole life cycle cost.
Skills
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
* A self starter capable of working on their own initiative
* An adaptable and flexible approach to work, capable of adjusting priorities to respond to daily challenges and opportunities
* Able to manage their own time and work to tight timescales.
* Able to explain requirements concisely and influence others to cooperate with the requirements for the business.
* Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within and external to the business
* Ability to develop effective professional relationships the business
* Ability to produce technical and non technical reports
Knowledge
* Degree qualified or equivalent in an appropriate technical discipline;
* Knowledge of relevant technology as implemented on the tramway
* Knowledge of relevant regulations and their application to the tramway;
* Knowledge of the ROGS regulations and their application to the tramway;
* Knowledge of the principles of building and construction work;
* Knowledge of the principles of tramway / railway safety.
Experience
* Maintenance or renewals practices in relevant discipline;
* Experienced in the maintenance of records and maintenance of an audit trail;
* Experienced in the specification of works, upgrades or renewals;
* Experienced in working in a construction, infrastructure or railway environment;
* Use of Microsoft Office standard packages;
* Use of SAP or similar systems is desirable;
* Use of electronic asset management and collaborative working systems is desirable.
Application Process
Please apply using your CV and a two page covering letter.
Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV and cover letter. PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images
The closing date for applications is Sunday 12th October @ 23:59
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria.
Benefits
In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the level of role but mostly include the below:
* Final salary pension scheme
* Free travel for you on the TfL network
* Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket
* 30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
* TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
* Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
* Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
* Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
* Discounted Eurostar travel
We will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible, however some interviews/assessments could be organised at short notice.