Tram Maintenance Team Leader

Join our team at KeolisAmey Metrolink (KAM) the largest light rail network in the UK!

Due to internal changes we are now looking to appoint a Tram Maintenance Team Leader at our Trafford Depot.

In this hands-on leadership role youll guide a skilled maintenance team driving high-quality work smart prioritisation and operational excellence.

Working closely with the Tram Maintenance Manager youll ensure our fleet remains safe reliable and future-ready while championing continuous improvement and shaping the next evolution of our maintenance operations.

As part of a 24/7 operation youll work a rotating shift pattern covering days nights weekends and public holidays - keeping the network moving around the clock.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Assist the Tram Maintenance Manager with maintenance prioritisation repairs and modification works through effective teamwork plant and materials.
• Provide leadership to ensure trams are correctly maintained and serviced in line with the approved maintenance regime.
• Ensure planned corrective and reactive maintenance work orders are completed accurately with all asset management records kept up to date.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant policies regulations standards and safety requirements demonstrating zero-harm principles in all working practices.
• Motivate lead and manage the team to achieve departmental and business performance targets ensuring staff competence and effective task allocation.
• Act as the first line of technical support for the Network Management Centre during tram failures or recovery situations.
• Engage with key internal and external stakeholders including TfGM OEMs and suppliers ensuring clear communication and collaborative problem-solving.
• Authorise and allocate resources required for the maintenance and delivery of tram assets ensuring tooling equipment materials and documentation are correct and fit for purpose.

What youll bring:

• Demonstrates the ability to motivate and support others with emerging experience in leading or coordinating people within a maintenance support project or production environment.
• NVQ Level 3 in an engineering discipline is essential with strong knowledge of electrical/electronic mechanical and hydraulic maintenance systems.
• Extensive maintenance experience with the ability to fault-find carry out diagnostic investigations and perform root cause analysis.
• Strong understanding of safety risk management and continuous improvement techniques within a maintenance environment.
• Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders supported by strong verbal and written communications and IT skills.

The closing date for applications: 28th August 2026

Depending on the level of applications for this role we may close the advert earlier therefore we encourage you to submit your application early.

What we will offer you:

• A starting salary of 64139 per annum shift allowance (Overtime available)
• Permanent working full time 37.5 hrs per week
• Free Tram Travelfor all our colleagues plus a sponsored pass for an immediate family member.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Access to Amazing Discountsat major retailers including Asda Currys PC World John Lewis and many more.
• Family Friendly Policiesincluding enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Wellbeing Supportincluding a free counselling health checks and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Supporting your developmentfocusing on career pathways and professional fees covered if required for role.

Our Commitment to you:

At KAM we celebrate the diversity of our customers communities and colleagues and strive for a workforce which is equitable inclusive and representative of the communities we serve and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders ages ethnicities cultures abilities and sexual orientation to apply. We look forward to receiving your application.

We live our values of We Care We Commit We Imagine through our behaviours and we strongly believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and create an environment where individuals can imagine that anything is possible. We care about our people and we fully commit to creating an inclusive environment where our people feel valued respected and empowered to thrive.

We recognise the importance of flexibility in the workplace and where possible we will do our best to consider alternative working patterns or flexible arrangements to help you balance work and life in a way that works for you and the business. If youd like to discuss before applying please feel free to contact our recruitment team.

To ensure you are given the best opportunity to succeed in the recruitment process please let us know if you will require any support or reasonable adjustments. You can contact our team here.

What we will need to check:

If you are successful we will need to complete several pre-employment checks prior to you starting. These include.

• Proof of address.
• Evidence of right to work in the UK.
• References from previous employment or studies from the last 3 years
• Pre-employment medical (level subject to role).
• Criminal Records self-declaration check in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).

KeolisAmey Metrolink (KAM) is the largest light rail network in the UK. Growing and evolving since first opening in 1992. Metrolink have so far expanded to 103km of track 99 stops and 147 trams with a target of 52 million yearly passengers by the end of 2022.

We recognise and celebrate the diversity of our customers communities and colleagues and strive for a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and society at large.