OLE Supervisor: Lead Rail Teams with Great Benefits

West Midlands Metro; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefits!

Free Travel on Trams & NX Buses (for你u

MML Pension

25 Days Holiday (plus Bank Holidays)

Job summary

West Midlands Metro, via Midland Metro Limited, is recruiting an experienced Overhead Line (OLE) Supervisor to lead maintenance, inspection and fault-response activities across the West Midlands Metro network. This safety-critical role requires strong leadership and a proactive approach to asset reliability and compliance.

You will act as on-site technical authority, coordinate worksites, manage isolations and support the OLE Team Leader in delivering safe, reliable tram services.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in rail or light-rail OLE environments.
• Experience in safety-critical operational settings.
• Experience supervising electrical isolations and OLE maintenance.
• Understanding of engineering tolerances and technical measurement techniques.
• GCSE Maths & English (or equivalent).
• Level 3 Mechanical or Electrical qualification.
• ILM Level 3 (or working towards).

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate OLE inspections, maintenance and fault-response activities across the network.
• Act as PIC/PICOP and Authorised Person for isolations within competency.
• Lead on-site OLE works with RAMS, isolation plans and safety procedures.
• Oversee works on contact wire systems, tension devices and fittings.
• Verify isolations, perform compliance checks and measure wire height and wear.
• Lead fault-finding, repairs and adjustments to restore system integrity.
• Maintain OLE inspection records and supervise OLE Technicians and Apprentices.
• Oversee contractor activities and verify workmanship before returning assets to service.
• Support commissioning, upgrades and project works affecting overhead line assets.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

OLE maintenance knowledge

Electrical isolation

Safety focus

Engineering tolerances

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Level 3 Mechanical or Electrical qualification

ILM Level 3

Job description

West Midlands Metro, via Midland Metro Limited, is recruiting an experienced Overhead Line (OLE) Supervisor to lead maintenance, inspection and fault-response activities across the West Midlands Metro network. This safety-critical role requires strong leadership and a proactive approach to asset reliability and compliance.

You will act as on-site technical authority, coordinate worksites, manage isolations and support the OLE Team Leader in delivering safe, reliable tram services.