The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and management of all maintenance activities related to the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express carriages and related equipment. This role ensures the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the rolling stock by implementing effective maintenance strategies, managing a team of maintenance technicians, and adhering to all relevant regulations and standards (ECM 779/2019). The VSOE Maintenance Manager will also be responsible for budget management, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiative, under the leadership of the Engineering Manager.

Requirements

Maintenance Planning & Strategy :

- Develop and implement comprehensive maintenance plans and strategies to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the VSOE carriages

- Conduct regular inspections and assessments of the rolling stock to identify maintenance needs

- Develop and manage a preventive & corrective maintenance program to minimize equipment failures and downtime

- Monitoring of the maintenance plan, together with Fleet Supervisor (ECM3), following the ECM Standard 2019/779

Maintenance Execution and Supervision

- Oversee the execution of maintenance tasks, ensuring that work is performed safely, efficiently, and to the required quality and ECM standards

- Troubleshoot and resolve complex maintenance issues, providing technical guidance and support to the maintenance team





- Coordinate with other departments, such as operations and on-board Staff, to minimize disruptions to railway service

- Manage maintenance resources, including equipment, materials, and tools, to ensure their availability and proper utilization

- Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance maintenance processes, reduce costs, and improve the reliability of the VSOE Carriages

ECM 4

- Ensure compliance with ECM regulations, standards, and safety requirements

- Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation to meet regulatory requirements

- Liaise with national safety agencies and participate in audits and inspections

- Analyze maintenance data to identify trends and areas for improvement

- Develop and implement emergency response plans for maintenance-related incidents, such as derailments, equipment failures, and severe weather events

Inventory Management

- Manage the inventory of spare parts and materials, ensuring that adequate supplies are available to meet maintenance needs

- Implement inventory control measures to minimize waste and obsolescence

Budget Management

- Develop and manage the maintenance budget, ensuring that expenditures are within approved limits, Prepare and submit budget reports to management

Benefits

- Private Health Insurance

- Pension Plan

- Training & Development

- Performance Premio

📌 Maintenance Manager (ECM 4) (Venezia)
🏢 Belmond
📍 Venezia