Assistant Track Maintenance Engineer - Live Lead

NXGN; Manchester; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A national railway infrastructure company in Manchester is looking for a candidate to manage the Off Track Team. This role involves directing the team to achieve operational objectives and ensure safety standards. Applicants should have relevant technical competence, knowledge of maintenance delivery processes, and an HNC/HND qualification. The position offers a salary starting at £43,588, benefits such as discounted rail travel, and a progressive work environment with a commitment to employee well-being.

Benefits

Pro-rata annual leave entitlement (28 days)

Subsidies on rail season tickets

Discounts on leisure travel

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of operational railway environment.
• Experience in failure management techniques.
• Ability to conduct technical inspections.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the Off Track Section Manager team.
• Monitor asset performance and efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance and support.

Skills

Relevant technical competence

Knowledge of maintenance delivery processes

Knowledge of safety management processes

Good interpersonal skills

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent qualification

Job description

Location

Manchester, GB

Department Name

BF IMDM Manchester Indirect (854031) G2

About Network Rail

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Network Rail operates and maintains the railway infrastructure 24/7 365 days a year. We do work that matters to millions. And we do it in millions of different ways. We’re passionate about great service and commit to our service equation vision by “putting passengers first”. Performance, safety and getting the fundamental basics right, is something we strive for as well as asking ourselves - what can we do to put our passengers and freight users at the centre of everything we do?

You will be part of the NW&C Region which consist of three routes: North West Route, covering Manchester, Liverpool, Lancashire and Cumbria. Central Route, covering the West Midlands and Chiltern areas. West Coast South Route, covering the south of Crewe to London Euston.

Brief Description

Manage and direct the Off Track Team to provide production, performance, assurance, technical, analytical, and data quality support to the Maintenance Engineering team.

About The Role (External)

Every day will be different, but you can expect to be involved in the following activities:

• Manage and direct the Off Track Section Manager team to achieve business and functional objectives and meet key performance measures.
• Manage development of individuals and the engagement of the team.
• Manage the arrangements for staff safety and competence.
• Monitor asset performance, reliability, productivity and efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance and support.
• Undertake survey and design work.
• Manage the assurance and non compliance process within the delivery unit.
• Undertake technical inspections and investigations.
• Provide local requirements to arrange Off track monitoring devices and receive outputs.
• Maintain the accuracy of systems, databases and records.
• Review and approve method statements and/or plans for design and/or work activities as required.
• Undertake an agreed programme of staff surveillance, work quality and asset condition checks.

In order to be successful in this role, we would like you to have/to be:

• Relevant technical competence
• Knowledge of maintenance delivery processes and techniques
• Knowledge of safety and compliance management processes
• Knowledge of operational railway environment
• Detailed knowledge of relevant standards and procedures
• Design knowledge and experience
• Failure/incident management and rectification techniques
• Knowledge of other functional disciplines
• Good interpersonal, influencing, communication and organisation skills
• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification

How To Apply (External)

We are a Disability Confident Leader and want to make the most of the skills and talents disabled people bring to the workplace - skills and talents we need in our business. Click here for more information.

Salary and benefits:

Salary: Band 4C, starting at £43,588 and increasing to £49,037

• Pro‑rata annual leave entitlement (28 days)
• My benefits – our discounted online shopping site
• A range of discounted offers including, childcare vouchers, healthcare offers – cycle to work, healthcare club discounted membership and other benefits
• Subsidies of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets
• 75% discount on leisure travel
• A choice of contributory pension schemes
• 2 weeks paid reserve leave for our Armed Forces community

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Network Rail adheres to a structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the pay range advertised.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre‑employment checks. Click here for more information.

Closing date: 19 th June 2024. Late applications will not be accepted.

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Safe behaviour

is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision.

We will endeavour to offer a diverse interview panel wherever possible.