Job offers at Alpha Trains
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If you love working in a multicultural and informal team, have already gained professional experience, and identify with our corporate values, we should get acquainted.
We currently are looking to fill the following positions:
Job offer posted on 27. September 2023
For our office in Antwerp we are looking for an
HR Assistant (f/m/d) - part-time (80%)
Who we are looking for
Someone who is not only friendly and open, but also excited to be part of an international and highly motivated team. You approach all HR matters with professionalism and genuine enthusiasm, patiently assist employees with their HR-related questions while making new colleagues feel right at home.WHAT WOULD KEEP YOU BUSY
You support our HR department across the spectrum of people management:
- From the nitty-gritty of payroll for multiple locations to social documents, sick leave, insurance matters and crafting insightful reports
- Keep our HR database and employee files thriving by meticulously updating them, ensuring our records are accurate at all times
- Assist in the entire recruitment process from publishing the job openings to scheduling interviews and keeping an eye on promising candidates
- Conduct onboarding and offboarding
- Assist in the development of employees by identifying and registering colleagues for their desired training, whilst keeping records of all training data
- Take the driver’s seat in managing our company car fleet, ensuring that it runs smoothly
- Step into HR projects by bringing your support and unique flair to the initiatives
WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR TEAM
If you are passionate about being part of our team, here are some of the things we are looking for in the ideal candidate:
- A bachelor’s degree, ideally in an administrative field, or having gained expertise through hands-on experience
- 3-5 years’ experience in the dynamic world of HR, showcasing a mastery of HR administration and basic knowledge of labour law
- Fluency in Dutch and a high standard of spoken and written English. Bonus points if you can sprinkle in some German
WHAT IS 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 your 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.
APPLY NOW
Please submit your detailed application documents with a CV and a cover letter as a PDF file by email to: jobs_at_alphatrains.eu
You are also welcome to contact us without any obligation and directly by telephone:
Sabine De Graeve, Senior HR Manager, +32 3 80876 55
Alpha Trains Belgium N.V.
Leon Stynenstraat 75A
2000 Antwerp
+32 3 808 77 00
+32 3 808 76 39
Job offer posted on 21. August 2023
For our office in Cologne we are looking for a
Legal Counsel (f/m/d)
WHAT WOULD KEEP YOU BUSY
- Provide legal support to the sales/commercial and engineering department
- Draft, review and negotiate contracts with rail transport companies, manufacturers, maintenance suppliers as well as banks and investors in German and English
- Handle ongoing business next to specific financing and leasing projects
- Cooperation with external law firms in Germany and abroad
WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR TEAM
- Successfully completed 1st and 2nd state law examinations with above-average results
- Experience in an international law firm or in a legal department of an international company
- Sound knowledge of contract and commercial law
- Experience in project and asset finance and public procurement law is an advantage
- Understanding of economic and technical contexts
- Ability to work in a team with good communicative and social skills
- Having an independent and solution-oriented way of working
- Proficiency in German and English
WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU
A challenging job in a dynamic, ambitious, international organisation giving you the opportunity to make a difference. We offer an attractive salary package to driven individuals who like working in flat hierarchies and are eager to learn.
APPLY NOW
Please submit your detailed application documents with a CV and a cover letter as a PDF file by email to: jobs_at_alphatrains.eu
You are also welcome to contact us without any obligation and directly by telephone:
Sabine De Graeve, Senior HR Manager, +32 3 80876 55
Alpha Trains Europa GmbH
Rudolfplatz 3
50674 Cologne
+49 221 91 40 90 00
+49 221 91 40 90 19
Job offer posted on 05. July 2023
For our office in Antwerp (or home office based) we are looking for a
Fleet Manager (f/m/d)
WHAT WOULD KEEP YOU BUSY
- Monitor the locomotive fleet and provide technical support to our customers
- Manage the delivery and redelivery of locomotives to customers and to maintenance suppliers
- Analyse and monitor the performance of the fleet
- Identify and assess product improvements
- Provide support in case of accidents repairs and heavy maintenance as well as during contract negotiations
- Work closely together with the documentation management team
- Follow up changes in European and national regulation
WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR TEAM
- 5 years experience in technical procurement/project management
- Academic degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent through experience
- Five years of engineering experience within a manufacturing or operating party in the rail industry
- Able to resolve complex technical matters in a client-oriented and professional way
- Strong teamwork skills, able to build a trust relationship with colleagues, customers and suppliers
- Fluent in Polish, English and German
WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU
A challenging job in a dynamic, ambitious, international organisation giving you the opportunity to make a difference. We offer an attractive salary package to driven individuals who like working in flat hierarchies and are eager to learn.
APPLY NOW
Please submit your detailed application documents with a CV and a cover letter as a PDF file by email to: jobs_at_alphatrains.eu
You are also welcome to contact us without any obligation and directly by telephone:
Sabine De Graeve, Senior HR Manager, +32 3 80876 55
Alpha Trains Belgium N.V.
Leon Stynenstraat 75A
2000 Antwerp
+32 3 808 77 00
+32 3 808 76 39
Job offer posted on 03. July 2023
For our office in Cologne we are looking for a
Operations Manager (f/m/d)
WHAT WOULD KEEP YOU BUSY
All commercial and organisational tasks surrounding the maintenance reserve for inspection work on our multiple units:
- Administering the maintenance reserves for our multiple units
- Administering requests for payment as well as reviewing, filing and organising the payment process
- Updating the data in our fleet management system Zedas with regard to maintenance billing
- Accounting for the maintenance reserves and updating the accounts
- Monitoring costs and cost trends
- Adjusting / recalculating the maintenance reserve in line with our contracts
- Budgeting / cash flow planning for future inspection measures
- Communicating both internally and with customers and suppliers on all issues regarding the maintenance reserve
WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR TEAM
The best qualifications for this position are:
- Graduate of a business apprenticeship
- Well-developed organisational skills and highly numerate
- Technical interest and ideally experience in a technical environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Independent, systematic and goal-driven attitude to work combined with reliability, resilience and team orientation
- Keen to work in an international, dynamic environment in an open team of experts
- Good command of German and English (spoken and written
WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU
- The opportunity for professional development
- A variety of tasks
- To be part of an international, dynamic environment and a highly qualified team
- An attractive remuneration package including bonus, pension scheme; accident insurance, JobRad and "Deutschlandticket"
- An office in the best central location in Cologne, with excellent transport links
- Possibility to work from home
APPLY NOW
Please submit your detailed application documents with a CV and a cover letter as a PDF file by email to: jobs_at_alphatrains.eu
You are also welcome to contact us without any obligation and directly by telephone:
Jana Hein, HR Administrator, +49 221 914090 15
Alpha Trains Europa GmbH
Rudolfplatz 3
50674 Cologne
+49 221 91 40 90 00
+49 221 91 40 90 19
Job offer posted on 22. May 2023
For our office in Cologne we are looking for a
(Junior) Project Manager New-Build (f/m/d)
WHAT WOULD KEEP YOU BUSY
Project management of new-build electric multiple units (EMU) and trains with alternative traction systems, such as battery and hydrogen BEMU/HMU, includes the following tasks:
- Operational, contractual, timeline and budget responsibility for the projects such as:
- Procurement of new vehicles from the manufacturer
- Conversion projects on trains
- Implement a pro-active and goal-oriented management of the project withinterfaces to suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders
- Internal support function:
- Provide support in strategic business development and assist in thepreparation and negotiation of purchase agreements
WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR TEAM
The best qualifications for this position are:
- Degree in Engineering or similar technical studies
- Professional experience in project management, preferably from industry-relatedfields as automotive, mechanical or plant engineering
- Understanding processes and contracts and their implementation
- Being assertive next to being able to work in a systemic and independent way
- Proficiency in German and excellent knowledge of English
- Willing to travel 1 to 2 days per week
- Enjoying work with a sound common sense and humour
WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU
- The opportunity for professional development
- A variety of tasks
- To be part of an international, dynamic environment and a highly qualified team
- An attractive remuneration package including bonus, pension scheme; accident insurance, JobRad and "Deutschlandticket"
- An office in the best central location in Cologne, with excellent transport links
- Possibility to work from home
APPLY NOW
Please submit your detailed application documents with a CV and a cover letter as a PDF file by email to: jobs_at_alphatrains.eu
You are also welcome to contact us without any obligation and directly by telephone:
Jana Hein, HR Administrator, +49 221 914090 15
Alpha Trains Europa GmbH
Rudolfplatz 3
50674 Cologne
+49 221 91 40 90 00
+49 221 91 40 90 19
Job offer posted on 24. October 2022
Zur Verstärkung unseres Kölner Teams suchen wir eine(n)
IT Application Manager (m/w/d)
WHAT WOULD KEEP YOU BUSY
Gestalten Sie unsere digitale Transformation entscheidend mit und erarbeiten Sie zusammen mit unseren Fachbereichen neue, digitale Unternehmensprozesse. Entwickeln Sie gemeinsam mit uns Lösungen und Strategien, die auf den neuesten Technologien basieren.
- Verantwortung für die Alpha Trains IT-Applikationen Salesforce CRM und Asset Management
- Kontinuierliche Weiterentwicklung der Geschäftsprozesse und Systeme in Abstimmung mit den Fachabteilungen
- Verbesserung der Systemintegration
- Ansprechpartner und Schnittstelle für die Key User
- Koordination externer Service Partner
- Erstellung von Reports und Dokumentationen
WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR TEAM
Die besten Voraussetzungen für diese Aufgabe sind:
- Abgeschlossenes Studium der Fachrichtung Informatik oder Ausbildung als Fachinformatiker/in
- Erfahrung mit Business Prozessen und den zugrundeliegenden Anwendungen, insbesondere im Bereich CRM
- Fortgeschrittene Kenntnisse in der Administration der Salesforce Sales Cloud und Experience Cloud, Zertifizierungen sind von Vorteil
- Gute Kenntnisse in der Entwicklung von Lightning Web Components und der Anwendung von REST APIs
- Kenntnisse und Erfahrungen mit Datenmodellen und IT-Architekturen
- System- und Prozesskenntnisse aus dem Bereich Asset Management von Vorteil
- Projektmanagement-Erfahrung, bevorzugt in agilen Methoden
- Analytische und lösungsorientierte Arbeitsweise
- Flexibilität, Teamfähigkeit und Reisebereitschaft
- Sehr gute Englischkenntnisse
WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU
- Einen modernen Büro-Standort im Zentrum von Köln sowie Homeofficemöglichkeiten
- Viele weitere Benefits, wie z.B. Bike-Leasing, Job-Ticket, betriebliche Altersvorsorge
- Regelmäßige Team-Events außerhalb des Büros
- Zusätzliche Feiertage in der 5. Jahreszeit
Neben der Chance, sich fachlich rasch weiterzuentwickeln, bieten wir Ihnen eine äußerst interessante, abwechslungsreiche Position mit einem steigenden Maß an Eigenverantwortung in einem internationalen und hochqualifizierten Team.
APPLY NOW
Please submit your detailed application documents with a CV and a cover letter as a PDF file by email to: jobs_at_alphatrains.eu
You are also welcome to contact us without any obligation and directly by telephone:
Jana Hein, HR Administrator, +49 221 914090 15
Alpha Trains Europa GmbH
Rudolfplatz 3
50674 Cologne
+49 221 91 40 90 00
+49 221 91 40 90 19
Zur Verstärkung unseres Bereiches Schienenpersonennahverkehr in Köln suchen wir eine(n)
Job offer posted on 23. June 2022
Zur Verstärkung unseres Bereiches Schienenpersonennahverkehr in Köln suchen wir eine(n)
Elektroingenieur/Maschinenbauingenieur im Bereich Schienenfahrzeuge als Flotteningenieur / ECM 2 (w/m/d)
WHAT WOULD KEEP YOU BUSY
Eigenverantwortliche Betreuung einer Teilflotte der Diesel- und/oder Elektrotriebfahrzeuge der Alpha Trains Europa GmbH im Bereich Passenger Trains. Dies bedeutet insbesondere:
- Ansprechpartner für den Kunden bei allen technischen Fragen zu unseren Zügen
- Überwachung der Fahrzeuginstandhaltung und des Fahrzeugzustandes durch regelmäßige Besuche beim Kunden vor Ort in der Werkstatt
- Verarbeitung von Wartungs-, Reparatur- und Instandhaltungsdaten der Fahrzeuge in unserem Flottenmanagementsystem Zedas und in Sharepoint
- Weiterentwicklung des Instandhaltungsprogrammes mit Betreibern und Herstellern
- Analyse, Überwachung und Sicherstellung der Flottenverfügbarkeit und Sicherheit der Fahrzeuge
- Planung und Überwachung von Revisionsarbeiten
- Konzeptentwicklung für Umbau- und Modernisierungsprojekte
- Übernahme der ECM2-Aufgaben gemäß ECM-Verordnung für eine zugewiesene Teilflotte
- Unterstützung des ECM3 bei notwendigen technischen Entscheidungen
WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR TEAM
- Ein abgeschlossenes Studium im Bereich Ingenieurwesen bildet den Grundstein Ihres Könnens
- Sie verfügen über Erfahrung im Schienenfahrzeugsektor, idealerweise im Bereich Triebzüge und über umfassendes technisches Verständnis
- Sie zeichnen sich durch eine selbständige, systematische und zielorientierte Arbeitsweise sowie Zuverlässigkeit, Belastbarkeit und Teamorientierung aus
- Sie haben Lust auf ein internationales, dynamisches Umfeld in einem kompetenten, offenen Team
- Sie begeistern sich für die Lösung komplexer, technischer Problemstellungen
- Reisebereitschaft und ausgeprägte Kommunikationsfähigkeit in deutscher und englischer Sprache runden Ihr Profil ab
WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU
- Moderner Büro-Standort im Zentrum von Köln
- Möglichkeit der Nutzung eines Firmenwagens
- Viele weitere Benefits, wie z.B. Bike-Leasing, Job-Ticket, betriebliche Altersvorsorge
- Regelmäßige Team-Events außerhalb des Büros
- Zusätzliche Feiertage in der 5. Jahreszeit
Neben der Chance, sich fachlich rasch weiterzuentwickeln, bieten wir Ihnen eine äußerst interessante, abwechslungsreiche Position mit einem steigenden Maß an Eigenverantwortung in einem internationalen und hochqualifizierten Team.
APPLY NOW
Please submit your detailed application documents with a CV and a cover letter as a PDF file by email to: jobs_at_alphatrains.eu
You are also welcome to contact us without any obligation and directly by telephone:
Jana Hein, HR Administrator, +49 221 914090 15
Alpha Trains Europa GmbH
Rudolfplatz 3
50674 Cologne
+49 221 91 40 90 00
+49 221 91 40 90 19
Job offer posted on 02. June 2022
For our office in Antwerp we are looking for a
Documentation Administrator (F/M/D)
WHAT WOULD KEEP YOU BUSY
- Support the Engineering department by ensuring our Locomotive records are updated and consistent in the long term
- Review technical documents, such as maintenance acceptance, inspection reports, delivery and re-delivery protocols, for correctness and completeness before filing
- Manage reporting data of the locomotives, check monthly usage and contact lessees in case the information is incorrect or incomplete. Upload the information in the Asset Management system
- Support the delivery and re-delivery process by keeping the maintenance history for the locomotives up to date, updating Betriebsbücher
- Keep authorisation documents up to date and support the team with new applications
WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR TEAM
- At least 3 to 5 years experience in a technical administrative function
- Bachelor degree or equivalent through experience
- Basic technical understanding, preferably of maintenance data
- Accurate and precise with data
- Strong organisational skills and able to combine different tasks throughout the day
- Proficient in English and good German, any other language knowledge is a plus
WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU
A challenging job in a dynamic, ambitious, international organisation giving you the opportunity to make a difference. We offer an attractive salary package to driven individuals who like working in flat hierarchies and are eager to learn.
APPLY NOW
Please submit your detailed application documents with a CV and a cover letter as a PDF file by email to: jobs_at_alphatrains.eu
You are also welcome to contact us without any obligation and directly by telephone:
Sabine De Graeve, Senior HR Manager, +32 3 80876 55
Alpha Trains Belgium N.V.
Leon Stynenstraat 75A
2000 Antwerp
+32 3 808 77 00
+32 3 808 76 39
Job offer posted on 03. September 2021
For our office in Antwerp we are looking for a
Legal Counsel (f/m/d)
WHAT WOULD KEEP YOU BUSY
- Draft, negotiate and ensure compliance of all commercial and other legal agreements, in accordance with group standards with a sound understanding of the relevant risks and obligations
- Provide general and specialised legal advice to colleagues from other departments
- Handle disputes and following up of litigations
- Ensure availability and updates of standard lease and other contractual documents for our commercial, engineering and operations teams
- Prepare internal agreements and documentation ensuring compliance with corporate governance
- Manage external counsels
WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR TEAM
- A master degree in law, preferably with private or financial law emphasis
- At least 5 years experience as a legal counsel
- Proficiency in French, Dutch and English
- Ability to understand technical and financial implications of transactions with a feeling for commercially sensitive matters
- Proactive, flexible and solution driven attitude
- Stress resilient
- Able to communicate effectively in a multi-cultural environment
- Capable of building strong work relationships
- A true team player, at the same time able to work autonomously
- Organised, methodical, with a keen eye for and attention to detail
WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU
A challenging job in a dynamic, ambitious, international organisation giving you the opportunity to make a difference. We offer an attractive salary package to driven individuals who like working in flat hierarchies and are eager to learn.
APPLY NOW
Please submit your detailed application documents with a CV and a cover letter as a PDF file by email to: jobs_at_alphatrains.eu
You are also welcome to contact us without any obligation and directly by telephone:
Sabine De Graeve, Senior HR Manager, +32 3 80876 55
Alpha Trains Belgium N.V.
Leon Stynenstraat 75A
2000 Antwerp
+32 3 808 77 00
+32 3 808 76 39
We offer our employees a challenging, exciting, and inspiring environment and the opportunity to actively shape the future of railways.
Alpha Trains actively lives up to the values of diversity and mutual respect. We also act according to our values during the application process in order to ensure equal opportunities for all applicants.
Still not convinced? Then read about why it is worth joining the Alpha Trains team here.
Should you have any questions about our job offers, please contact our HR department.
We look forward to meeting you and getting to know you.