Operations Manager

Network Rail; Coleshill CP; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A major railway infrastructure company is seeking an Operations Delivery Supervisor in Coleshill CP, UK. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing possession plans while ensuring safety and efficiency. Key tasks include managing teams, coordinating safety briefs, and attending possession meetings. Candidates should possess essential qualifications such as PTS certification and a UK driving license. This position offers a salary of £34,225 per annum, with the requirement to work shifts predominantly at night.

Responsibilities

• Assist the operations delivery manager in developing the possession plan.
• Attend key possession meetings and ensure all changes follow the formal process.
• Coordinate briefing packs, deliver possessions safely and efficiently.
• Maintain effective communication with the operations delivery manager and other stakeholders.
• Manage possession support staff and ensure safe access points.
• Oversee handover briefings between PICOPs and complete reports.
• Support weather-related activities during critical junctions and incident response.

Skills

Able to work shifts, predominantly nightshift

IT literate

Hold UK driving licence

PTS (Personal Track Safety)

Possession Support

Machine Controller

Additional rail safety qualifications

Job description

Operations Delivery Supervisor

As an operations delivery Supervisor within the central route, you will develop, implement, and deliver agreed possession, worksite, and isolation plans safely and efficiently. You will provide a range of safety-critical duties to the route. The role also supports added‑value activities such as litter and graffiti clearance, as well as seasonal and weather-related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist the operations delivery manager in developing the possession plan.
• Attend key possession meetings and ensure all changes follow the formal process.
• Coordinate briefing packs, deliver possessions safely and efficiently.
• Maintain effective communication with the operations delivery manager, Network Rail Control, and other stakeholders throughout delivery.
• Manage possession support staff, ensure safe access points, conduct protection checks once possessions are granted, and report any irregularities or safety issues immediately.
• Oversee handover briefings between PICOPs, complete reports and KPIs.
• Use a full suite of competencies such as auxiliary operating duties, engineering supervisor, and machine controller.
• Be present at critical junctions, incident response, and support weather-related activities.

Qualifications

• Able to work shifts, predominantly nightshift.
• Hold UK driving licence.
• IT literate.
• PTS (Personal Track Safety).
• Possession Support.
• Machine Controller.
• Additional rail safety qualifications.

Salary

Salary: Band 6, £34,225 per annum, dependent on competence. Network Rail adheres to a structured pay framework; any salary offered will be within the pay range advertised.

Equal Opportunity and Policy Information

We are a Disability Confident Leader employer and will try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. All positive drug and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on the Sentinel database, and a five‑year suspension from applying for a safety‑critical role will be enforced for those who fail, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.

About Network Rail

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