Fleet Manager (f/m/d) – Czech & Slovakian Markets (home-based)

Alpha Trains has owned and leased locomotives and passenger trains for almost 25 years. More than 150 employees of various nationalities are active across Europe. Our more than 1,000 locomotives and passenger trains are utilized in 22 European countries.

Who we are looking for

Our passenger division is responsible for the leasing of passenger trains. Our current portfolio of 493 multiple-unit trains is primarily operated in regional passenger services in Germany, as well as in Czechia, Slovakia, and the Netherlands.

To expand our business in Czechia and Slovakia, we are looking for a Fleet Manager, who will be responsible for different fleets of Passenger trains (Diesel Multiple Units at the moment) and will report to the head of Fleet Management. You will work mostly from your home city; about once a month you will be travelling to Cologne to meet and align with the Passenger team.

We are seeking an expert in the rail industry with a talent for problem-solving and a passion for customer satisfaction. If you thrive in an international, collaborative environment and bring multilingual skills to the table, you"re exactly who we"re looking for at Alpha Trains!

What would keep you busy

• As the backbone of our passenger train fleet, you act as the first point of contact for our customers and answer their technical questions.
• You analyze and optimize fleet performance, based on the available data (maintenance events, train usage, train diagnostics, …).
• You manage technical performance reviews and audits of our passenger trains fleet and participate in supplier and sub-supplier assessment audits and First Article Inspection (FAI), at the start of/ prior to the production process.
• You develop maintenance plans to improve Life Cycle Costing (LCC).
• You take care of our asset management in accordance with the Alpha Trains BU Passenger quality management system, ECM regulations and other standards.
• You support business development by providing technical support to the negotiation and drafting of leasing and purchase contracts.
• You provide support in case of accident repairs, heavy maintenance, and navigate through contract negotiations.
• You stay vigilant for shifts in European and national regulations, ensuring compliance and accuracy in our operations, providing technical perspective to the project team.

What you bring to our team

• You have a technical background – a degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent by experience.
• You have 3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably in the rail industry.
• You are a native speaker of Czech or Slovak and understand the Czech and Slovak culture. Besides that, you are fluent in English. Any other language is a plus.
• You have a customer-oriented and professional approach.
• You have a keen eye for improvement.
• You build strong relationships effortlessly, fostering trust and collaboration with colleagues, customers, and suppliers alike.
• You are willing to travel within Europe - regularly around Czech Republic/ Slovakia and once a month to Cologne.

What's in it for you

At Alpha Trains we have a mission: to keep our employees happy. So, we go the extra mile to make your working life more enjoyable: From fresh apples in our office fruit basket to annual company offsites, from bike leasing options so you can get to the office in style to an insurance package that gives you the peace of mind you need. Want more transparency? Attend our weekly town hall meetings. And because we are all about collaboration, we keep our hierarchies flat and friendly.

And, last but not least, prepare to meet the most awesome, dedicated and party-ready colleagues at Alpha Trains.