Overhead Line Equipment Team Lead – Safety & Maintenance

Network Rail; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Choice of pension schemes

Discounted rail travel for you and (if

family Rail and Underground season-tck

5 days paid volunteer or carers leave

My Benefits platform - national/local 

Job summary

Network Rail is recruiting for a Site Maintenance role in the North West & Central Region. You will direct, organise and motivate a high performing team, oversee safety systems of work and ensure assets meet standards across inspections, faulting, maintenance and renewal.

You'll report on progress with clear records, while upholding DI/EI commitments and a strong safety culture. The role requires driving competence and willingness to work on site in a demanding railway environment.

Qualifications

• Experience establishing and maintaining safe systems of work.
• Strong ability to lead and motivate a team in a safety-critical environment.
• Proven communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of railway safety standards, procedures and instruction.
• NVQ level 2 or 3 in a relevant subject or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain safety arrangements for staff under your control including Contractors.
• Carry out work safely and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures, method statements or other relevant instructions.
• Undertake work and associated duties for which you are trained and competent.
• Undertake and direct work activities in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with all relevant standards.
• Control and check the quality of work undertaken and confirm assets are compliant to standards.
• Check that the staff under your control have the appropriate and valid competencies.
• Check that vehicles, plant, tools, equipment and materials under your control are fit for use and are used/stored and disposed of correctly.
• Accurately report all work completed/not completed and produce/maintain records as required.
• Contribute to your own development and that of others.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.

Skills

Safety leadership

Team management

Communication skills

Safe systems of work

Railway operations knowledge

Job description

Network Rail is recruiting for a Site Maintenance role in the North West & Central Region. You will direct, organise and motivate a high performing team, oversee safety systems of work and ensure assets meet standards across inspections, faulting, maintenance and renewal.

You'll report on progress with clear records, while upholding DI/EI commitments and a strong safety culture. The role requires driving competence and willingness to work on site in a demanding railway environment.