Regional Facilities Manager - 3028

Description

Please only apply if you can meet the following essential requirements and working arrangements:

• This is a regional role based and you will be primarily based at Colchester & Cambridge with additional cover to support Ilford & Norwich , so you will need to travel between these depots.
• You will be working 37 hours per week
• PTS and Designated Person (D.P) Competence and be Electrical & Mechanical trained to C&G Level 2/3, ONC or equivalent is desirable
• Employment is subject to Right to Work and DBS checks, and where applicable, a medical assessment
• Applicants must be over 18 years of age
• Competitive salary

Keep Our Depots Running at Their Best!

Behind every Greater Anglia train that leaves on time is a depot that works: the plant, machinery, buildings, track and walkways all must be safe and ready to go. As our Regional Facilities Manager , you’ll lead that work across our East of England depots, managing a team of nine Depot Facilities Technicians and the contractors who work alongside them.

You’ll report to the Head of Fleet Facilities and Services and be a familiar face to the fleet, production, safety and operations managers. Your work will keep things safe, compliant and running smoothly, so our trains can keep moving.

Key Responsibilities

- Daily management of the Engineering Services Technician Assistants and external contractors who need to work within the Depot Lease Boundaries.

• Deputise in the absence of the Senior FM Manager if required.
• Manage the daily maintenance and repair and purchase the materials required for the upkeep of the Depot equipment and Building Fabric within designated Depot, in accordance with Network Rail Standards, any lease guidance documents and responsibilities.
• Ensure efficient and effective maintenance and repair of Depot Plant & Machinery, Building Fabric, Track and Walkways and maintain the required documentation and statutory registers.
• Lead and manage the roles and responsibilities of the Utility Technicians.
• Ensure all Safety Standards are adhered to including British Standards and H&S at Work Act.
• Liaise with external contractors ensuring their SSOW’s and RA/MS are adequate and adhered to.
• Plan and organise the workstreams utilising Frontline Asset Management Database.
• Instigate disciplinary proceedings as required including Managing For Attendance. Carry out back to work interviews and initiate medication checks as required, including medicals where required.
• Manage the contractual hours, overtime and leave of departmental staff input into “Dimensions” Time & Attendance System.
• Ensure the training requirements of your staff are adequately met, using the training matrix in collaboration with Engineering Training Dept.
• Ensure staff tasks have been adequately risk assessed, safe systems of work are in place, PPE requirements are met and COSHH data is also available and assessed.
• Carry out routine briefing to all staff including Safety Bulletins, Legislation changes and Business Updates.
• Investigate all accidents involving your staff or defective Plant, Equipment or infrastructure once reported.
• Ensure that Depot road vehicles are routinely inspected and maintained and fit for use at all times.
• Procure materials required for maintenance and repairs by your team in the most cost-effective manner.
• Report faults/defects to Network Rail where they are responsible to repair/renew, and maintain a register of the individual fault numbers.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

We’re Looking for Candidates Who:

• Are Electrical & Mechanical trained to C&G Level 2/3, ONC or equivalent
• Hold a relevant Safety Qualification, e.g. IOSH or NEBOSH
• Have PTS and Designated Person (D.P) competence
• Are PASMA/IPAF and Working at Height trained
• Have the competence to carry out isolation of OHLE in depots and Carriage Washing Machines as required
• Have railway industry experience working at a fast pace
• Have excellent working knowledge of health and safety legislation, risk assessment and safe systems of work
• Have experience managing contractors and planning maintenance using an asset management system
• Demonstrable experience in handling people matters, including attendance management and disciplinaries
• Enjoy leading and supporting a team, and able to communicate clearly with people at all levels

Job Benefits

What’s In It for You?

• Travel Discounts: Enjoy free travel on Greater Anglia and 75% off with other train operators, plus discounts for eligible family members too!
• International Adventures: After 12 months, unlock discounted international travel for you and your family.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access the GA Hapi App for deals on shopping, dining, and fun days out.
• Vouchers for Loved Ones: Get 12 annual discount vouchers for family and friends to enjoy.
• Wellbeing Support: 24/7 employee assistance, eyecare vouchers, flu jabs, and physiotherapy services.
• Pension Perks: Start with a Defined Contribution pension, with the option to upgrade to a Final Salary pension after 2 years.
• Family-Friendly Policies: We’ve got you covered with maternity, paternity, adoption leave, and shared parental leave after 26 weeks.
• Save While You Spend: Cycle to work and tech purchase schemes once you pass probation.
• Car Scheme: Eligible colleagues can access our Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme, offering a hassle-free way to drive a new or pre-loved electric vehicle.

The closing date for all completed applications is 18th November 2026

Please note vacancies can close earlier due to high influx of candidate applications

At Greater Anglia we are proud of the work that we do. We’re investing to help shape the future of rail in the UK and being a part of our team gives you every opportunity to contribute to the journey we are on.

Join Us and Experience:

• Inclusivity & Respect: Be yourself and thrive in a supportive environment where every idea and person is valued. Help us be Greater Together.
• Community & Teamwork: Work together to deliver the best for our customers while enjoying a friendly, can-do atmosphere.
• Pride & Progress: Contribute to meaningful change and a sustainable future, with continuous improvement as the norm.

Ready to Bring Your G A Game?

About Greater Anglia Recruitment

Want to make a difference working for the railway?

Greater Anglia operates a busy railway network between London Liverpool Street and the east of England. With a team of around 3,000 colleagues, we operate 134 stations throughout Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, and Suffolk. Greater Anglia also operate Stansted Express services between London Liverpool Street and Stansted Airport.

Roles on the railway are very varied with everything possible from train driving, customer service, being involved with engineering, working in our control room or being part of the HR, finance, marketing, safety, train planning, or communications teams.

No day is ever the same on the railway! Customers are at the heart of the business, and there's never been a more exciting time to kickstart your career with us.