Lead Rail Track Technician – Night Shift

Keolis Amey Docklands Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free TfL travel

Pension scheme

Healthcare access

Cycle to work

Job summary

Keolis Amey Docklands Ltd is seeking an experienced Leading Track Technician to join the Engineering team and safeguard the Docklands Light Railway network. You will supervise track maintenance, inspections and contractor activity, ensuring safety, quality and reliability in a safety‑critical railway environment.

You will coordinate planned and reactive maintenance, allocate resources, mentor operatives, and provide technical guidance while deputising for the Track Team Leader when needed.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in track inspection, maintenance and railway infrastructure activities.
• Strong leadership and supervisory experience within a maintenance, engineering or rail environment.
• Ability to interpret engineering standards, procedures and legislation.
• Experience producing technical reports and maintenance records.
• Good IT skills and experience using asset management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams of track operatives and contractors undertaking inspection, maintenance and renewal activities.
• Plan and supervise preventative and corrective maintenance in line with plans.
• Promote a strong safety culture ensuring compliance with standards and policies.
• Produce and maintain inspection, maintenance and performance records.
• Identify defects and coordinate corrective actions.
• Support major possessions and engineering works delivery.

Skills

Track inspection

Track maintenance

Leadership

Supervision

Engineering standards

Documentation

IT skills

Tools

Asset management systems

Track plant equipment

Job description

Keolis Amey Docklands Ltd is seeking an experienced Leading Track Technician to join the Engineering team and safeguard the Docklands Light Railway network. You will supervise track maintenance, inspections and contractor activity, ensuring safety, quality and reliability in a safety‑critical railway environment.

You will coordinate planned and reactive maintenance, allocate resources, mentor operatives, and provide technical guidance while deputising for the Track Team Leader when needed.