Shift Operations Manager
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£55,000
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1121 (80% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £55,000, and Rullion is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
Worth checking: this could also be SOC 5236 (Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers, Carries out hands-on maintenance and repair on rolling stock), which is not on the eligible-occupation list. Ask Rullion what the duties actually are.
About the role
Rullion are hiring a Shift Operations Manager for our rolling stock client based in Norwich.
As the shift operations manager you will lead and coordinate a dedicated team of technicians, fitters, and assistants to deliver maintenance and repair activities on rolling stock.
Along with management, you will carry out maintenance, fault-finding, repairs, investigations, and inspections as required.
Required Qualifications/Experience:
Recognised apprenticeship (City & Guilds BTEC minimum) with Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronic bias and NVQ Level 5 or equivalent.
•Extensive engineering experience in rolling stock maintenance or comparable environment. (Avionics, automotive, military etc)
•Strong knowledge of modern technical systems, fault-finding, and root cause investigation techniques.
•Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical schematics confidently.
•Strong understanding of production-based safety and risk management.
•Proven ability to diagnose complex engineering problems.
•Ability to maintain required competencies for a safety-critical role.
•Commitment to maintaining specialist knowledge and professional development.
•Customer-focused approach with high quality standards.
•Effective teamwork skills and willingness to support colleagues.
•Awareness of cost impacts and operational efficiencies.
•Passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
YOUR BENEFITS
•Employee Assistance Programme.
•Wellbeing program that supports employees with their physical and mental health.
•Cycle to Work Scheme.
•Company Sick Pay.
JOB SPECIFIC BENEFITS
•Competitive Salary
•37 hour working week following a DuPont roster.
•Salary sacrifice led pension plan that matches employee contributions up to 10% upon successful completion of probatio
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Where this offer sits in the market
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Rullion 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 1121 going rate of £55,000. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.