Rail Maintenance Supervisor – Safety & Leadership

Network Rail; Wigan; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Pension schemes

Discounted leisure train travel foryou

75% subsidy on Rail and Underground -

Job summary

Network Rail in the North West is seeking an experienced supervisor to establish and maintain safety arrangements for staff and contractors, ensuring work is carried out to the highest standards.

You will lead a multi-skilled team, manage resources, monitor staff competence, and report progress to stakeholders, promoting safety and continuous improvement in a busy rail environment. This permanent, full-time role offers a rewarding career with generous leave and pension benefits.

Qualifications

• Trained and where appropriate, qualified in the relevant trade.
• Experience of arranging and implementing safe systems of work.
• Experience of organising and controlling the safe and efficient delivery of work.
• Experience and ability to lead, motivate and direct a multi-skilled team.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of BS 7671 electrical wiring regulations.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain appropriate 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 in accordance with standards as directed.
• Direct work activities in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with all relevant standards.
• Supervise and check the quality of work undertaken and confirm assets are compliant to standards.
• Deliver and maintain an effective service to customers and key stakeholders.
• Prepare work and resource specifications, scopes of work, and method statements including Safe System of Work Plans.
• Check that the staff under your control have the appropriate and valid competencies.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Communication

Driving

Education

NVQ Level 3 City & Guilds in electrical installation

City and Guilds 2391 Electrical inspection and testing

Job description

Network Rail in the North West is seeking an experienced supervisor to establish and maintain safety arrangements for staff and contractors, ensuring work is carried out to the highest standards.

You will lead a multi-skilled team, manage resources, monitor staff competence, and report progress to stakeholders, promoting safety and continuous improvement in a busy rail environment. This permanent, full-time role offers a rewarding career with generous leave and pension benefits.