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Due to service growth, we’re recruiting an SEN Primary Teacher for our new Options Autism School — Claystone School in Luton, Bedfordshire.

Apply now to be part of our exciting new journey!

Our New Options School will cater for pupils who have ASC and Complex Needs.

• Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 8.15am to 4.15pm
• Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
• Start: September 2025 or January 2026

About the Role

As an SEN Primary Teacher, you will deliver high-quality education in accordance with Company policies, procedures, and the standards set by the Regulatory Body. You will plan and teach lessons tailored to the individual needs of pupils, monitor progress, and contribute to a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

 Key Task Areas and Responsibilities 

• Deliver high-quality education to individual students or small groups in line with the School’s Curriculum framework, Company policies, and regulatory standards.
• Monitor, record, and report on student progress regularly.
• Support and contribute to the implementation of the School Development Plan.
• Promote the physical, educational, and moral development of students, consistent with Company policies.
• Develop and implement personalized learning environments and programs to ensure student progression at an appropriate pace.
• Coordinate the teaching, assessment, recording, and reporting of subjects and learning areas across key stages, as directed by the Headteacher.
• Devise, implement, and review individual education plans (IEPs), behaviour plans, and other relevant plans collaboratively with staff.
• Organize the classroom environment, resources, student groupings, and displays to create a stimulating and supportive learning atmosphere.

Qualifications and Experience 

• UK QTS or equivalent
• Experience with SEN children (desirable)

Our new Options Autism School - Claystone School in Luton, Bedfordshire opened January 2025 and will have capacity for 48 pupils ages 4-11 years old and will cater for pupils who have ASC and Complex Needs. 

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. 

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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Job Description

Recovery Lead - RN/ODP - The Cherwell Hospital, Banbury, Oxfordshire

The Cherwell Hospital was purpose built in 2006 and has been designed to combine an exceptional standard of patient accommodation with the technical equipment and facilities that modern medicine demands.  It is a 40-bed inpatient unit and day-case facility predominantly specialising in Orthopaedic Surgery.  The Cherwell Hospital is part of the Ramsay Health Care group and provides clinical care to private, insured and NHS patients. 
 

The Role:
 

Working as part of our Theatre team to provide a high standard of efficient, individualised patient care. A strong communicator with exceptional standards for customer service standards. Adhering to all of Ramsay’s policies and procedures to ensure the best possible clinical outcomes for patients. A strong advocate of the Ramsay Way and People Caring for People, we actively encourage newly qualified nurses to apply for this position.
 

What you will bring:

• Registered with the NMC/HCPC

• Recovery experience at a senior level

• ALS qualification is desirable

• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the business

• A passion for delivering an excellent patient-focus service

• Strong organisation skills and attention to detail

• Excellent time management

• Sound written and verbal communication skills

• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required

• Demonstrated computer skills

Benefits

•    25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
•    Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
•    Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
•    Flexible shift patterns available where possible
•    Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies
•    Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants
•    Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary
•    Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy
•    Subsidised staff restaurant
•    Concerts for Carers
•    Employee Assistance Programme
•    Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords
•    The Blue Light Card Scheme

About Us:

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England.

We love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.

“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

For further information or an informal conversation about the role, please contact mathew Marskell via email-

All offers of employment in respect of this appointment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

We care.
 

It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.
 

“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.

Job Description

Deputy Theatre Manager

Rivers Hospital

Full time - 37.5 hours

We are looking to grow our Theatre department and have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Theatre Manager to join and be part of our exciting journey of growth.
Rivers Hospital is part of Ramsay Health Care UK, one of the leading providers of NHS and private patients’ services in England. We are based on the Herts & Essex boarder and is easily accessible from London and the Home Counties. 

The role
As a key member of the Senior Clinical Team, the Deputy Theatre Manager will be integral to the delivery of the strategic vision and plan for the hospital. You will have key responsibilities to include line management of lead practitioners as well as acting as the Theatre Manager in their absence. 

The successful Deputy Theatre Manager will be able to demonstrate a strong track record of leading and developing a high performing team. Reporting directly to the Theatre Manager with a dotted line to the Head of Clinical Services, you will be expected to project manage and deliver on key initiatives. 

What you’ll bring with you
•    Professional Registration with the NMC/HCPC
•    Leadership and management skills to enable effective controls for the monitoring and management of the nursing, ODP and HCA staff, to deliver effective action plans for continuous skills improvement
•    Competent in the deployment of resources needed to sustain agreed activity levels

Benefits
•    25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
•    Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
•    Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
•    Flexible shift patterns available where possible
•    Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies
•    Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants
•    Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary
•    Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy
•    Free Parking on site (where possible)
•    Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible)
•    Concerts for Carers
•    Employee Assistance Programme
•    Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords
•    The Blue Light Card Scheme
 

About Us

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 60 years’ experience. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England.

We love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.

“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

For further information or an informal conversation about the role, please contact Mathew Marskell via email-
 

We care.
 

It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.
 

“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.

Job Description

Recovery Lead - RN/ODP - The Cherwell Hospital, Banbury, Oxfordshire

The Cherwell Hospital was purpose built in 2006 and has been designed to combine an exceptional standard of patient accommodation with the technical equipment and facilities that modern medicine demands.  It is a 40-bed inpatient unit and day-case facility predominantly specialising in Orthopaedic Surgery.  The Cherwell Hospital is part of the Ramsay Health Care group and provides clinical care to private, insured and NHS patients. 
 

The Role:
 

Working as part of our Theatre team to provide a high standard of efficient, individualised patient care. A strong communicator with exceptional standards for customer service standards. Adhering to all of Ramsay’s policies and procedures to ensure the best possible clinical outcomes for patients. A strong advocate of the Ramsay Way and People Caring for People, we actively encourage newly qualified nurses to apply for this position.
 

What you will bring:

• Registered with the NMC/HCPC

• Recovery experience at a senior level

• ALS qualification is desirable

• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the business

• A passion for delivering an excellent patient-focus service

• Strong organisation skills and attention to detail

• Excellent time management

• Sound written and verbal communication skills

• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required

• Demonstrated computer skills

Benefits

•    25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
•    Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
•    Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
•    Flexible shift patterns available where possible
•    Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies
•    Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants
•    Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary
•    Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy
•    Subsidised staff restaurant
•    Concerts for Carers
•    Employee Assistance Programme
•    Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords
•    The Blue Light Card Scheme

About Us:

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England.

We love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.

“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

For further information or an informal conversation about the role, please contact mathew Marskell via email-

All offers of employment in respect of this appointment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

We care.
 

It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.
 

“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.

Job Description

Deputy Theatre Manager

Rivers Hospital

Full time - 37.5 hours

We are looking to grow our Theatre department and have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Theatre Manager to join and be part of our exciting journey of growth.
Rivers Hospital is part of Ramsay Health Care UK, one of the leading providers of NHS and private patients’ services in England. We are based on the Herts & Essex boarder and is easily accessible from London and the Home Counties. 

The role
As a key member of the Senior Clinical Team, the Deputy Theatre Manager will be integral to the delivery of the strategic vision and plan for the hospital. You will have key responsibilities to include line management of lead practitioners as well as acting as the Theatre Manager in their absence. 

The successful Deputy Theatre Manager will be able to demonstrate a strong track record of leading and developing a high performing team. Reporting directly to the Theatre Manager with a dotted line to the Head of Clinical Services, you will be expected to project manage and deliver on key initiatives. 

What you’ll bring with you
•    Professional Registration with the NMC/HCPC
•    Leadership and management skills to enable effective controls for the monitoring and management of the nursing, ODP and HCA staff, to deliver effective action plans for continuous skills improvement
•    Competent in the deployment of resources needed to sustain agreed activity levels

Benefits
•    25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
•    Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
•    Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
•    Flexible shift patterns available where possible
•    Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies
•    Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants
•    Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary
•    Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy
•    Free Parking on site (where possible)
•    Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible)
•    Concerts for Carers
•    Employee Assistance Programme
•    Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords
•    The Blue Light Card Scheme
 

About Us

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 60 years’ experience. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England.

We love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.

“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

For further information or an informal conversation about the role, please contact Mathew Marskell via email-
 

We care.
 

It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.
 

“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.

Job Description

Location : Hybrid – regular travel to schools in Coventry and Leicestershire with work from home and further travel throughout the region.

Salary : £36,000 – £1,000 depending on experience + up to 0,000 performance related annual bonus

Hours : Full Time - 37.5

Those huge small victories

We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. We are looking for someone who can passionately represent Witherslack Group’s visions, aims and objectives and can build strong, long lasting relationships with internal and external stakeholders throughout our schools.

For children with complex needs the level of care and education we provide must go above and beyond. That’s what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we’re proud to have a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings. Our Partnerships’ team aims to reach and impact more people than ever before with what we can offer young people.

Get out what you put in

We are looking for someone who can nurture and develop close links with all of the key personnel within local authority SEN and commissioning teams, in addition to all of the wider group of professionals associated with the education of children with special educational needs.

As a Partnerships Manager, you will have end-to-end responsibility for the enquiry and referral process , ensuring parents, carers, and professionals receive an unrivalled experience at every touchpoint with Witherslack Group. You will be supported by administrative and technical teams within our commercial/partnerships team and across the wider organisation.

With previous experience in a similar field, you will use your skills to actively seek out development opportunities to gain a deep understanding of local authority needs and the local market.  This role requires close partnership working across the schools, homes and local authority by support, liaison and negotiation so experience of relationship management is a must.

What we do for you

We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you’ll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get:

• Salary : Base salary of £36,000 - £41,000 /li>
• Training: Ongoing  professional development.
• Holiday : You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with 7 weeks’ holiday (including bank holidays)
• Flexible benefits package : meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance – check out our benefits here
• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts
• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities
• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £2,000 bon every time

Bring your whole-self to work

Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone’s differences as that’s what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. We’ll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you’re free to achieve your potential. Here’s what we need from you;

• A passion for the education and care of children and young people with SEND
• A people person —empathetic, caring, and able to translate Witherslack Group’s vision into real impact
• An understanding of local authority commissioning (or experience in business development, account management, commissioning, SEN Casework, referral management, or a similar role with transferable skills)
• Knowledge of the local authority environment and how to navigate it to achieve objectives
• Excellent relationship-building and networking skills
• Tenacity and drive to seek new opportunities and exceed targets
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences

Join the UK’s best special education and care provider

Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself .

To view the Job Description for this role please click here

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost). We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

#INDH

• Salary: From £ 40,000 - £8,000 (inclusive of shift allowance) dependant on experience
• Performance related company bonus
• Welcome bonus: ,000
• Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off pattern (2 day, 2 nights, 4 off) 12 hour shifts
• Permanent

• Hot food restaurant
• Welcome bonus paid in your first week salary
• On-site Gym
• Private medical insurance and free flu jabs
• Free on-site parking
• Employee shop with monthly allowance
• On-site nurse/osteopath/podiatrist

• Minimum 1 years' experience managing and coordinating operators
• Skilled in diagnosing mechanical issues through systematic troubleshooting techniques.
• Proficient in taking apart machinery to understand its components and functionality, as well as reassembling it correctly to ensure optimal operation.
• A keen eye for detail, which is essential for identifying faults or inefficiencies in machinery and ensuring precision during assembly and disassembly.
• A commitment to ongoing improvement, which may involve suggesting modifications to existing machinery or processes to enhance efficiency, safety, or performance.
• Ability to work effectively in teams, sharing insights and collaborating with others to implement improvements and resolve mechanical issues.

• Take the lead for first line maintenance of several production machines including operational decisions to achieve targets
• Identify and repair mechanical breakdowns on various machinery.
• Accountable for the performance of several machines, processes, or pieces of equipment.
• Using diagnostic tools and methods to identify the root causes of problems.
• Coordinate a small team of operators and temporary associates to achieve line targets.
• Assisting operators with daily productions tasks to ensure line targets are met.

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

• Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world's best-loved brands: M&M's®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN'S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®.
• Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world's pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries.
• The Mars Five Principles - Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom - inspire our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

• Salary: From £ 40,000 - £8,000 (inclusive of shift allowance) dependant on experience
• Performance related company bonus
• Welcome bonus: ,000
• Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off pattern (2 day, 2 nights, 4 off) 12 hour shifts
• Permanent

• Hot food restaurant
• Welcome bonus paid in your first week salary
• On-site Gym
• Private medical insurance and free flu jabs
• Free on-site parking
• Employee shop with monthly allowance
• On-site nurse/osteopath/podiatrist

• Minimum 1 years' experience managing and coordinating operators
• Skilled in diagnosing mechanical issues through systematic troubleshooting techniques.
• Proficient in taking apart machinery to understand its components and functionality, as well as reassembling it correctly to ensure optimal operation.
• A keen eye for detail, which is essential for identifying faults or inefficiencies in machinery and ensuring precision during assembly and disassembly.
• A commitment to ongoing improvement, which may involve suggesting modifications to existing machinery or processes to enhance efficiency, safety, or performance.
• Ability to work effectively in teams, sharing insights and collaborating with others to implement improvements and resolve mechanical issues.

• Take the lead for first line maintenance of several production machines including operational decisions to achieve targets
• Identify and repair mechanical breakdowns on various machinery.
• Accountable for the performance of several machines, processes, or pieces of equipment.
• Using diagnostic tools and methods to identify the root causes of problems.
• Coordinate a small team of operators and temporary associates to achieve line targets.
• Assisting operators with daily productions tasks to ensure line targets are met.

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

• Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world's best-loved brands: M&M's®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN'S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®.
• Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world's pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries.
• The Mars Five Principles - Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom - inspire our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

About DB Cargo UK

DB Cargo UK, headquartered in Doncaster, is the leading UK rail freight operator and part of the DB Cargo Group, which generated €5.4 billion in revenue with 30,000 employees across 18 national companies in FY2024. The company provides safe, sustainable, and innovative logistics solutions, connecting supply chains to domestic and European markets.

Serving a diverse customer base, DB Cargo UK operates from over 130 UK locations with c2,000 employees. The business delivers construction materials, finished vehicles, bulk materials, and containerised goods, while also maintaining rail infrastructure and offering services for scheduled passenger operators. Rail freight contributes c£2.5bn to the UK economy each year, delivering £1.65bn in benefits to customers.

Reporting to the COO, The Engineering & Asset Director will be a key member of the senior leadership team and will sit on DB Cargo UK’s Operational Board. The Engineering & Asset Director will be responsible for the strategic leadership of the Asset Management and Maintenance function, overseeing a team of over 800 valued colleagues. The role involves driving operational excellence, ensuring regulatory compliance, and expanding commercial opportunities through third-party maintenance services. A strong focus on safety, innovation, and team development is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership : Develop and implement long- and short-term strategies to optimise rail services, with a focus on asset reliability, utilisation, and customer needs.
•  Operational and Financial Management : Hold accountability for the engineering budget, fleet planning, and investment proposals aligned with business and customer demands.
•  Commercial Development : Grow third-party maintenance services and respond to technological advancements to enhance the value proposition.
• Safety and Team Leadership : Ensure full compliance with safety regulations, promote a strong safety culture, and lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering team.

This is a role well suited to an inspiring and commercially astute engineering leader with a proven track record in asset and maintenance management within a high availability environment. The ideal candidate will bring strategic vision, operational excellence, and a deep understanding of asset management within a closely aligned sector. They will be a resilient and inspirational leader, capable of driving transformation, fostering innovation, and delivering sustainable growth through both internal operations and external commercial opportunities.

The successful candidate is likely to have;

• Leadership Excellence: Proven leadership skills with experience in managing large, diverse teams and creating a high performance culture.
• Safety and Regulatory Knowledge: In depth understanding of rail safety standards (or similar) and regulatory frameworks, including ECM and WTD compliance.
• Extensive Engineering Experience: Demonstrable background in asset and maintenance management, ideally within the rail industry.
• Strategic and Commercial Acumen: Ability to develop and execute business strategies, drive profitability, and identify growth opportunities in 3^rd party maintenance services.
• Analytical and Problem Solving Skills: Strong conceptual thinking with the ability to make data driven decisions and respond effectively to market and operational challenges.

The base location of this role is relatively flexible, but the successful candidate will live within commuting distance of one of DB Cargo UK’s key locations; Stoke, Toton, Crewe or Doncaster.

In order to attract the best talent in the market, DB Cargo will offer a competitive package which will include an attractive base salary plus car allowance and an excellent bonus with further additional benefits.

For an informal and confidential discussion, please speak with our advisors at Berwick Partners:

Colin Roope

Associate Partner - Manufacturing and Engineering Practice

T : +44 (0)

M : +44 (0) 7989 410186