Depot Operations Manager
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
£44,900
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1241 (67% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £44,900, and Alstom Engineering and Services Limited is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 1121 (Production managers and directors in manufacturing) or SOC 1243 (Managers in logistics). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1241 Managers in transport and distribution Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £44,900 Clears | £44,900 Clears | £44,900 Clears |
1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing Also possible | £38,500 Clears | £44,000 Clears | £49,500 Clears | £55,000 Clears |
1243 Managers in logistics Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £44,900 Clears | £44,900 Clears | £44,900 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Req ID: 529692
Appointment Basis: Permanent (Onsite)
Location: East Ham
Closing Date: 13th October 2026
Salary + Benefits: 80k - 85k DOE
More Than a Job: A Mission
We are looking for a passionate leader to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across our depot operations. As a senior professional, you will lead teams that ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of our rolling stock, working alongside dedicated experts who share a commitment to sustainable mobility and engineering precision.
Your Role, Your Impact
- Oversee depot operations to ensure scalability and efficiency across maintenance and service delivery.
- Foster collaboration between engineering, planning, and supply chain teams to optimise workflow and resource allocation.
- Implement reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) strategies to enhance asset performance and minimise downtime.
- Drive innovation through digital maintenance tools and predictive analytics to improve operational outcomes.
- Promote knowledge sharing and best practices across teams to strengthen technical capability and safety culture.
- You'll work with sharp, committed teams solving complex challenges that shape the future of mobility, ensuring seamless integration of business and technology.
What You Bring
- Proficiency in depot management systems.
- Experience in Rail, Manufacturing or Maintenance delivery and safety.
- HR-focused approach, demonstrating strong leadership and workforce engagement skills
- Strong understanding of lean methodologies and continuous improvement frameworks.
- Experience in implementing safety management systems aligned with ISO 45001.
- Ability to interpret and act on performance data using KPIs and dashboards.
How Success Is Measured
- Achievement of operational delivery timelines and strategic performance goals.
- Strength of collaboration and leadership across cross-functional teams.
- Reduction in maintenance defects and improvement in operational efficiency.
Alstom, A Great Place to Grow
- Access to advanced digital tools and a forward-looking operational strategy.
- Global impact through local excellence in one of London’s key depots.
- Career advancement supported by continuous learning and leadership development.
Things you’ll enjoy
Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career.
You’ll also:
- Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
- Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
- Contribute to innovative projects
- Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
- Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
- Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)
- Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday
- Option to enjoy a brand new electric or hybrid vehicle with our salary sacrifice scheme
- A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle
Here, progress isn't always easy but the impact is real. Because the scale is massive, the tasks are complex when the system runs, the train moves, and the city connects that feeling stays with you. And the legacy lasts.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.
As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Managers in transport and distribution (SOC 1241) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~65k in sample- Middle half £37,908–57,512
- Median £45,864
- Going rate £44,900
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–40,410
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Alstom Engineering and Services Limited holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1241 going rate of £44,900. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.