Operations Delivery Supervisor

Network Rail; Paisley; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Rail is looking for an Operations Delivery Supervisor to ensure the safe and efficient execution of possession plans. This mid-senior level role involves direct management of operational safety and effective communication with multiple stakeholders including train operators and staff. Candidates should have a thorough understanding of railway regulations and operational safety, especially regarding possession planning.

Benefits

Disability Confident Leader status

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of operational railway safety.
• Excellent communication skills.
• (S)PICOP, IWA, or COSS, Points Operator competencies required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Operations Delivery Manager with developing possession plans.
• Deliver possessions safely and efficiently.
• Manage possession support staff.

Skills

Operational railway safety understanding

Communication skills

Possession planning knowledge

Education

PTS, IWA or COSS certification

UK driving licence

Job description

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Location

Paisley, GB

Department Name

Scotland

About Network Rail

Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. Click here to learn more.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.

If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Scotland's Railway is part of this large family and it covers a large geographical area from the Borders to Thurso at the far tip of the North East of Scotland, accounting for almost 20 per cent of the UK rail network. We provide rapid access along busy commuter routes to our seven cities, servicing the varied needs of our business and leisure commuter services, including cross border services and rural services. We have up to 50 freight services operating every day and we are steadily building capacity for this to grow. Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users, drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues and protecting safety and wellbeing.

Brief Description

The Operations Delivery Supervisor develops, implements and delivers agreed possession plans safely and efficiently. They also provide a range of safety critical duties to the route.

About The Role (External)

Key Accountabilities

• Assist the Operations Delivery Manager (ODM) with developing the possession plan and chair / attend key possession meetings as requested, direct those who wish to make changes to the plan to do so through the formal process.
• Be familiar with all aspects of possession, including possession and isolation arrangements, worksite limits and contents, train movements and potential risks. Be pro-active in arranging contingency plans with the ODM and Network Rail (NR) Control.
• Co-ordinate preparation and collection of appropriate briefing packs and be familiar with contents.
• Deliver possessions and other activities in a safe and efficient manner, complying with relevant rules and standards at all times.
• Manage possession support staff so that they are familiar with the blocking points, detonator protection locations and access to be used, including accompanying them on site visits prior to possessions. Co-ordinate that an approved safe access is used to access / egress the infrastructure for possession staff.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with all relevant parties prior to and throughout the delivery of possessions. Regularly update the ODM and NR Control on the progress of work within possessions, immediately alerting them to any risk of overruns.
• Where reasonably practicable, following a possession being granted check all detonator protection is in the correct location.
• Report any possession irregularities or safety issues immediately to ODM and NR Control.
• Manage arrangements for briefing to take place when handover of possession from one PICOP to another which should include possession / isolation arrangements, worksite limits and contents, train movements, potential risks.
• Complete reports and KPIs as required.
• Utilise full suite of competencies when required including Auxiliary Operating Duties, Engineering Supervisor and Machine Controller.
• Be present at critical junctions throughout the route and respond to incidents as directed.
• Assist with response to all types of weather related activities.
  
  
  

Essential

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of operational railway safety, a working knowledge of rules and how to apply them.
• Broad understanding of possession planning and delivery
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
• (S)PICOP, IWA or COSS, Points Operator competencies.
• Able to work shifts, predominately nightshift.
• Hold UK driving licence.
• IT literate
  
  
  

Desirable

• AOD (LXA, HSM, RSA, Pilotman)
• Engineering Supervisor
• Machine Controller
  
  
  

The Operations Delivery Supervisor is a Safety Critical post and the post holder will be required to hold the following Track Safety competencies:

• PTS
• IWA or COSS
• Points Operator
• Possession Support
• (S)PICOP
  
  
  

Any offer of employment will be subject to passing the relevant pre-appointment medical to help obtain these competences (which includes a drug & alcohol test).

How To Apply (External)

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We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone!

Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we’ll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.

You can visit Evenbreak’s Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you’re unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please contact [e-mail] .

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

Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do, safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should demonstrate their personal commitment to safety in their application.

Network Rail Benefits – To find out about what benefits we offer, click here

Grade: Former IMC Terms & Conditions (IMC33B)

Salary: £39,673 + roster premium

Closing date: Midnight on Tuesday 17 th June 2025 - late applications will not be accepted.

We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date (based on application volumes) so if you are interested in this vacancy, we encourage you to make your application as early as possible.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Rail Transportation

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