Railway Signalling Team Lead – Safety-Critical Ops

Aspect Resources Limited; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

On-call duty

Job summary

Aspect Resources Limited in Wakefield is seeking a Team Lead within Signals & Telecoms to direct and organise a high‑performance team responsible for safe, efficient delivery of railway signalling work. You will ensure safe systems of work, maintain quality and staff competence, and keep assets and equipment fit for purpose.

The role is permanent, offering a base salary of £54,698 plus shift allowance. It requires flexibility for days/nights/weekends/on‑call duty and a proactive, hands‑on

Qualifications

• Experience organising and controlling the safe and efficient delivery of work.
• Excellent communication skills, both in person and in writing.
• Knowledge of discipline-specific maintenance, inspection, faulting, and renewal techniques including NR/L3/SIG/10663 and NR/L3/SIG/11231.
• Knowledge of relevant standards, procedures and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Direct and organise team activities, ensuring safe, efficient delivery of all work.
• Establish and maintain robust safety arrangements and safe systems of work.
• Proactively manage quality, compliance and the competence of your team.
• Ensure vehicles, tools, equipment and materials are fit for purpose.
• Produce essential reports that help keep our operations running smoothly.
• Work hands on, setting the standard for excellence across the team.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Communication

Railway signalling knowledge

Problem solving

Education

NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent

IRSE Combined Signalling Maintainer & Fault Finder Licence 1.4.230

Job description

Aspect Resources Limited in Wakefield is seeking a Team Lead within Signals & Telecoms to direct and organise a high‑performance team responsible for safe, efficient delivery of railway signalling work. You will ensure safe systems of work, maintain quality and staff competence, and keep assets and equipment fit for purpose.

The role is permanent, offering a base salary of £54,698 plus shift allowance. It requires flexibility for days/nights/weekends/on‑call duty and a proactive, hands‑on