Delivery Manager #RO #UK
Date: May 8, 2026
Company: CAF Rolling Stock UK
Location: BEASAIN, SS, ES BEASAIN, ES LONDON, GB BEASAIN, ES BEASAIN, ES BEASAIN, ES
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CAF Rolling Stock UK has an exciting opportunity for a Delivery Manager to join our DLR team, based in London (Beckton), on a fixed term contract until 31 July 2028 .
This is a key role responsible for the successful delivery of project activities, working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure programme objectives are met. The role of the Delivery Manager is diverse and requires the successful candidate to operate across multiple stakeholders, both internal and external to CAF to achieve customer acceptance of the DLR Project. The Delivery Manager will report into the Head of Production with the daily support of the Depot Testing and Commissioning Manager.
This position requires Spanish Language Intermediate level.
CAF has a presence in a number of facilities across the UK, ranging from CAF being the leaseholder and facility operator to being a tenant in a pre‐existing facility run by other Rolling Stock companies, either Train Operating Company or Rolling Stock Maintainer operating under a Train Services Agreement. The main objective of the Depot Manager is to coordinate with all stakeholders to ensure CAF are fulfilling their contractual objectives, manage relationships between CAF and its depot access provider, and oversee the maintenance and upgrades of leased facilities.
Responsible for ensuring that the trains are coupled when they arrive at Beckton from the International Manufacturing plant.
Ensure that all pending points are closed prior to final inspection, including quality issues, material installation and modifications.
Ensure vehicles are presented to the client to the agreed standard, ready for passenger service.
Manage final inspections prior to deliveries.
Participate in the daily morning meetings to ascertain daily workload to support Testing runs and achieve customer acceptance.
Monitor material delivery to support project progress – NCRs, shortages, and modifications.
Investigate manufacturing challenges and monitor quality trends whilst answering technical queries from the operatives.
Monitor staff performance and lead a team of 4-6 operators.
Update production schedules into Commissioning Schedule.
Monitor production costs to ensure that targets are achieved on time within budget and within quality standards.
Manage safe working practices and ensure high environmental standards within the team.
Ensure personal compliance with all HSE legislation and HSE Company policy.
Deliver positive leadership and promote the adoption of best‐in‐class practices.
Be fully familiar and conversant with department and company policies, procedures and processes, ensuring all work and actions undertaken are in full compliance at all times.
Support other departments and carry out other duties as and when business requirements dictate, as may be reasonably expected by line manager.
Manage depot assets to ensure the depot is maintained in operational condition.
Ensure safety controls are adhered to and all local procedures / regulations are respected (H&S / Safety Training).
Develop lean methods to implement best practice within the depot. Coordinate with the Training & Competency Manager, ensuring training and competency requirements are met in relation to the depot and its assets.
Educated to degree level in a relevant field, or significant proven experience in a similar level role.
Has railway experience of either Operations or Project delivery.
Spanish Speaker (Intermediate).
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We offer some great benefits for our colleagues; with some highlights listed below:
25 days annual leave (increasing with length of service) + 8 bank holidays; plus annual leave carry over / cash-in option
Healthcare Cash Plan including claimable costs for optical, dental and other health benefits
Day 1 Life Assurance cover, amounting to 4x Annual Salary
Free Eye Tests for all DSE users
Excellent Pension Scheme with 3% Employee and 6% Employer contributions
Cycle to Work scheme
Enhanced Family Friendly Pay and Leave Benefits
Access to exclusive rewards, discounts and special offers at over 1000 leading high street and online retailers
24/7 Employee Assistance Support line
Professional Membership and Sponsorship Policy for Colleague Development
8 paid hours per year, working with local charities in support of Social Value
Dedicated Women's Network
Proud signatories of the Dying to Work Charter; Living Wage Foundation and Armed Forces covenant
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