Materials and Maintenance Planning Manager

RMS are working with an outstanding automotive client, we are looking for an experienced and qualified Materials and Maintenance Planning Manager to join the team. Our client is well-known for providing vehicle storage, inspection, maintenance, dispatch and transportation facilities.

This new exciting role is working with the Technical Services Manager to ensure the rail fleet is maintained safely and in compliance with maintenance plans, UK legislation, and industry standards. The role oversees maintenance carried out by in-house technicians and third-party workshops, ensuring all work is accurately recorded in the CMMS (2020M) to maintain compliance, traceability, and fleet reliability.

Responsibilities:

Materials

Manage UK wheelset stock, maintaining accurate records

Produce weekly wheelset stock reports 

Visit repair sites as to verify stock records and carry out audits

Analyse maintenance data to forecasts

Develop and maintain maintenance planning reports

Attend weekly maintenance planning meetings

Monitor Out of Service reports, providing regular status updates

Chase progress on repairs and resolve issues 

Share weekly maintenance plans and progress updates with Technical Department

Maintenance

Review maintenance reports and provide updates

Check maintenance data and resolve any errors or missing information 

Maintain maintenance records up to date in CRM

Prepare weekly staff planning reports

Support administration tasks, including payroll and POs

Assist with refurbishment and maintenance projects

Help prepare KPI reports, environmental returns, and audit documentation

Support fleet improvement and digitalisation projects

Requirements 

Experience & Skills

Education to A level or equivalent

Project management skills

Mechanical engineering background or interest

Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office software

Some experience at a supervisory level is essential

Interpersonal skills

Ambition and confidence to grow with the company

Willingness to travel within the UK as required by the role

Full clean driving license

Organised analytical self-starter

Confident and proficient with IT software

What's On Offer

The opportunity to develop within a structured and stable organisation, you'll be encouraged to be involved innovation and continuous improvement

A friendly and collaborative environment, where mutual support is at the heart of team work                                                                                                                                                     
Benefit from opportunities for professional development and skills enhancement within a large, well-established group

If you're from a Mechnaical background, or have an interest in it, with previous Supervisory or Management experience, and are looking for a new opportunity APPLY NOW for further information
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed