Section Supervisor [Off Track]

NETWORK RAIL; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Choice of pension schemes

Discounted leisure rail travel for you

Rail and Underground season ticket 75%

5 days paid volunteer or carers leave

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Job summary

Network Rail is seeking a maintenance supervisor to oversee worksites, assure quality, and enforce safe practices across the North West region. You will support asset condition assessments, renewals, and maintenance planning, while coordinating staff and resources to deliver work safely and efficiently.

You will ensure compliance with standards, procedures and safe systems of work, and contribute to staff welfare and development.

Qualifications

• Experience directing and supervising worksites and safely delivering work.
• Knowledge of resource and work planning processes and systems.
• Knowledge/experience of rail testing, lubrication inspection, maintenance, renewal and asset condition assessment techniques.
• Knowledge of relevant standards, procedures and instructions.
• Awareness of cost and waste control techniques.
• Able to promote safe working behaviours within the team.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Able to coach, influence and develop others.
• Hold/working towards NVQ level 2 or 3 in a relevant subject or equivalent experience.
• Able and willing to drive vehicles as required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assure the quality of work to ensure compliance with standards, policies, and safe systems of work.
• Support asset management through condition assessments and renewal planning.
• Assist with staff supervision, resource allocation and monitoring of work quality and asset condition.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to staff development and welfare.

Skills

Supervision

Resource management

Safety commitments

Communication skills

Coaching/mentoring

Plan and prioritise

Problem solving

Awareness of costs

Drive and operate vehicles

Education

NVQ level 2/3 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject

Tools

Rail testing & lubrication inspection

Job description

Who We Are

Network Rail operates and maintains the railway infrastructure 24/7 365 days a year. Our purpose is to connect people and goods with where they need to be and our vision is for a simpler, better, greener railway. We're proud to be named as one of the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equity for the fourth year running. Find out more from our people here.

Our North West route covers Cheshire to Cumbria, including key cities like Liverpool and Manchester, and destinations such as Blackpool and the Lake District. Major stations include Crewe, Liverpool Lime Street, Preston, and Manchester Piccadilly and Victoria

This busy region sees 1.3 million daily passengers and moves 700,000 tonnes of freight weekly, with 571 stations making up a quarter of Britain's rail network.

In the North West & Central Region, we're proud to be building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We know that inclusive teams make better decisions, drive innovation, and help us create a safer, more accessible railway for everyone. Even if you don't meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply.

If you're passionate about making a difference and believe you have the skills or potential to thrive in this role, we'd love to hear from you. We're committed to creating an open, supportive environment where everyone feels they belong. Your unique perspective and experience could be exactly what we need to keep Britain moving safely and sustainably. Discover more about our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail Equity, diversity and inclusion - Network Rail.

About the role

You will be responsible for supervising and assuring the quality of work delivered, ensuring all assets and activities comply with relevant standards, company policies, and safe systems of work. This includes carrying out inspections, prioritising work, preparing method statements and Safe System of Work Plans, and supporting the development of work plans that enable delivery to be safe, efficient, and compliant. You will also contribute to asset management by assisting with asset condition assessments, identifying renewal requirements, and ensuring work is delivered in line with maintenance plans.

In addition, you will support effective team and resource management by assisting with resource allocation, staff supervision, and monitoring work quality, compliance, and asset condition. You will help maintain accurate systems, records, and databases, contribute to staff competence, welfare, and disciplinary processes where required, and carry out staff surveillance activities as directed. Ongoing personal development and supporting the development of others forms a key part of the role.

This is a Full- Time/Permanent Role

Salary - Former T&Cs

Grade - Maintenance

Here are a few of the benefits we offer:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Choice of pension schemes
• Discounted leisure train travel for you and your family
• 75% subsidy on Rail and Underground season tickets
• 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
• My Benefits platform - giving national and local discounts on retailers, gym membership and more

Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know-we'll do our best to assist you.

PLEASE NOTE

all offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks:

Your experience and skills

1. Experience of directing and supervising worksites and the safe and efficient delivery of work.
2. Knowledge of resource and work organisation/planning processes and systems.
3. Knowledge and experience of rail testing & lubrication inspection, maintenance, renewal and asset condition assessment techniques.
4. Knowledge of relevant standards, procedures and instructions.
5. Awareness of cost and waste control techniques.
6. Able to demonstrate, promote and embed safe working behaviours within the team.
7. Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
8. Able to coach, influence and develop others.
9. Hold and retain competencies relevant to this post and required by business need.
10. Ideally hold (or be working towards) an NVQ level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or have attained the appropriate level of knowledge gained through equivalent relevant experience.
11. Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need.