Safety-Critical Rail Maintenance Team Lead

Network Rail; Brighton; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Defined benefit pension

Rail season ticket subsidy

Up to 75% off leisure travel

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Volunteer leave

Carer's leave

Healthcare Scheme

GymPass discounts

Cycle to work

Maternity/Paternity/Adoption leave

Job summary

Network Rail in Brighton is seeking a proactive Team Leader for Conductor Rail Maintenance. You will lead a crew responsible for inspecting, faulting, maintaining and renewing conductor rail assets, ensuring high safety and quality standards across operations.

The role is safety-critical and requires managing days, nights and weekends, with a focus on driving safety culture and team performance. Competitive salary and generous benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning, implementing, and managing safe systems of work.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and embed a culture of safety.
• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written.
• Technical expertise in conductor rail inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a high‑performing team to deliver safe, efficient and high-quality work.
• Oversee inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal of conductor rail assets.
• Establish and maintain robust safety arrangements for staff and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with safe systems of work, standards and procedures.
• Monitor quality and ensure assets meet standards.
• Verify vehicles, tools and equipment are fit for purpose and properly managed.
• Compile accurate reports and maintain essential records.
• Support team development and competence.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Planning & management

Communication

Conductor rail expertise

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 (or equivalent)

Job description

Network Rail in Brighton is seeking a proactive Team Leader for Conductor Rail Maintenance. You will lead a crew responsible for inspecting, faulting, maintaining and renewing conductor rail assets, ensuring high safety and quality standards across operations.

The role is safety-critical and requires managing days, nights and weekends, with a focus on driving safety culture and team performance. Competitive salary and generous benefits apply.