West Midlands Trains has an exciting opportunity for a Property Manager (Depots) and Contracts.

The main priorities for this role are;

To manage property and facilities maintenance activities at designated property locations within the West Midlands Trains franchise agreement where West Midlands Trains are responsible for the upkeep of the accommodation and services.

To ensure that defects are promptly, safely and cost effectively resolved and that planned maintenance programmes are undertaken to meet legal and contractual obligations.

Manage landlord maintenance issues to best meet West Midlands Trains interests and that future work programmes are identified and developed.

Manage a number of property contracts including track maintenance, vegetation control, carriage wash plant maintenance, CET maintenance and Legionella.

Lead and motivate the external contractors to carryout enhancement, maintenance and repair of Depot facilities, including land, buildings, equipment and track infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will need significant experience of facilities/maintenance management working within a building and plant management environment. We also require the candidate to have IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent qualification and be qualified to HNC/HND or equivalent in a building maintenance or engineering related discipline.

travel on Abellio trains for you, your partner and dependent children, 75% discount on all other train travel over most of the UK rail network, development opportunities to help further your career with West Midlands Trains, and a contributory defined salary pension.

For more information please see the job description attached.