Engineering Maintenance Team Lead

Great Western Railway (Gwr); Plymouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Western Railway is seeking a proactive supervisor to lead Engineering Maintenance, delivering plans, strategies and targets. You will oversee train maintenance and vehicle cleaning to specification, and set priorities for production and engineering teams.

Promote safety, maintain documentation, and drive continuous improvement across a structured maintenance environment. You will manage rosters including day and night shifts, communicate effectively, and develop your team’s competencies

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line leadership, guidance, and support for team members.
• Communicate effectively to share information, resolve issues, and contribute to decision-making processes.
• Take an active role in identifying and implementing improvements to working practices, processes, and operational safety.
• Ensure all documentation is completed accurately, professionally, and to the required standard, including the use of IT systems where appropriately trained.
• Collaborate with colleagues, teams, and stakeholders to develop effective processes and drive continuous performance improvement.
• Monitor, record, and review team performance, taking appropriate corrective action when standards are not met.
• Use fleet management systems to plan workloads, allocate resources, and manage material requirements efficiently.
• Conduct Safety Inspection Tours and Planned General Inspections in accordance with company procedures.
• Liaise with the Plant Team Leader or Depot Engineering Manager on landlord, facilities, and infrastructure-related matters.
• Promote and maintain a positive team culture that reflects GWR values, behaviours, and strategic pillars.
• Proactively identify, manage, and resolve conflicts within the team.
• Foster strong teamwork, cooperation, morale, and a positive team spirit to achieve shared objectives.

Job description

Great Western Railway is seeking a proactive supervisor to lead Engineering Maintenance, delivering plans, strategies and targets. You will oversee train maintenance and vehicle cleaning to specification, and set priorities for production and engineering teams.

Promote safety, maintain documentation, and drive continuous improvement across a structured maintenance environment. You will manage rosters including day and night shifts, communicate effectively, and develop your team’s competencies