Rail Telecom Workshop Manager

Location: North Greenwich, London
Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term (extension possible)
Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday (37.5 hours)

We're seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to lead a technical repair workshop supporting a major telecom/system programme (gate lines, ticket machines, and software).

You'll oversee workshop operations, lead a multi-disciplinary team, and ensure high-quality, efficient delivery in a fast-paced environment.

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the repair workshop
• Manage and develop a multi-skilled technical team
• Oversee repair, refurbishment, and maintenance activities
• Plan workloads and optimise resources and turnaround times
• Act as escalation point for technical and operational issues
• Coordinate with stakeholders, logistics teams, and subcontractors

• Experience managing a technical repair workshop/service environment
• Strong understanding of electronic, telecoms, and rail systems
• Proven team leadership and process improvement experience
• Strong organisation, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Background in rail or TFL
• Experience with logistics, spares, or stock control
• Knowledge of diagnostics, root cause analysis, or system engineering

• Salary CIRCA 65,000
• Work on a high-profile TfL programme
• Collaborative, professional team environment
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with buy/sell options)
• Pension, private medical, life assurance, and additional benefits
• Learning, development, and flexible working options