Rail Depot Team Lead: Tech Maintenance & Safety

Cafmobility; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension up to 10%

Health care cash plan

Bike2Work

Professional Sponsorship

Flexible Working

Family Friendly culture

Volunteer days

Social value initiatives

Job summary

CAF Rail UK in Cardiff is seeking a Team Leader to supervise technicians delivering corrective maintenance on a modern fleet of trains. You will plan and prioritise maintenance safely and efficiently, providing technical leadership and improving workmanship across all activities.

The role requires strong leadership, fault diagnosis, and the ability to interpret electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic schematics, with a focus on safety-critical operations and continuous improvement within the depot.

Qualifications

• Level 3 engineering qualification or higher. Candidates with lower qualifications may also be considered if supported by exceptionally strong and relevant experience.
• Experience in a leadership role.
• Fault finding and root cause analysis experience.
• Able to interpret electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematic diagrams.
• Use of diagnostic software.
• Use of test and measuring equipment.
• Full UK driving licence (manual).
• Hold a valid Personal Track Safety (PTS) certification (Sentinel card) or be able to meet the requirements to obtain it.
• Available for night shifts - 4 on 4 off working pattern.

Responsibilities

• The Team Leader is responsible for the day-to-day supervision, coordination, and performance of a team of technicians delivering corrective maintenance on a modern fleet of trains.
• The role ensures that all maintenance activities are effectively planned, prioritised, and delivered safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with railway industry, site, and company standards.
• The Team Leader provides technical leadership, supports fault diagnosis and root cause analysis, and ensures high standards of workmanship across all activities.
• In addition, the role is accountable for team performance management, maintaining accurate maintenance records, ensuring compliance with safety and operational requirements, and promoting a strong culture of continuous improvement within the depot.
• This is a safety-critical role requiring strong leadership capability, technical expertise, and the ability to manage priorities within a dynamic operational environment.

Skills

Leadership

Fault finding

Schematic interpretation

Diagnostic software

Test and measuring equipment

Driving licence (UK)

Night shift readiness

Education

Level 3 engineering qualification or higher

Tools

Diagnostic software

Test equipment

Job description

CAF Rail UK in Cardiff is seeking a Team Leader to supervise technicians delivering corrective maintenance on a modern fleet of trains. You will plan and prioritise maintenance safely and efficiently, providing technical leadership and improving workmanship across all activities.

The role requires strong leadership, fault diagnosis, and the ability to interpret electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic schematics, with a focus on safety-critical operations and continuous improvement within the depot.