Section Supervisor [Overhead Line Equipment]

ENGINEERINGUK; Bedford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Rail in the United Kingdom is seeking a Section Supervisor to assist the Section Manager in inspection, maintenance and renewal of assets. You will supervise work delivery, manage staff as directed, and help maintain safe, efficient operations in line with budgets and plans.

You will lead a team working with overhead line equipment, often at height, using specialist tools to measure, adjust, repair and modify cables and wires that keep Britain's railway running.

Qualifications

• Experience directing and supervising worksites and safely delivering work.
• Knowledge of resource and work planning processes and systems.
• Experience with overhead line equipment inspection, maintenance and renewal.
• Familiarity with relevant standards, procedures and instructions.
• Awareness of cost and waste control techniques.
• Able to demonstrate safe working behaviours and coach others.
• Hold or be working towards NVQ level 2 or 3 (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Supervise and check the quality of work with assets compliant to standards.
• Carry out work safely according to safe systems of work and instructions.
• Prepare work and resource specifications and method statements.
• Assist in allocating resources and monitoring staff performance and welfare.
• Contribute to asset renewals and maintenance plans.

Skills

Directing worksites

Supervising teams

Resource planning

Overhead line equipment inspection

Asset condition assessment

Safe systems of work

Coaching and development

Effective communication

Driving vehicles

Education

NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent

Job description

Who We Are

Join Network Rail ! Where People and Connections Matter

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team- you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here . We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.

Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision.

About the role

The Section Supervisor assists the Section Manager in the inspection, maintenance and renewal of assets to standards and within agreed resource levels, budget and unit cost measures. They supervise the delivery of work and undertake specific inspections as required. They also assist in the management of staff as directed.

More About Overhead Line Equipment... You'll be Supervising a team who work with high voltage systems, ensuring our railway has the power to run the trains. The Overhead Line team work regularly at height, using various types of specialist tools and equipment to measure, adjust, repair and modify the cables and wires that keep Britain's railway running. This is a safety critical role where you'll be required to work shifts including nights and weekends. Some 'On Call' working may also be required.

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 role will involve shift work including night and weekend working and to cover on-call when required.

Key Accountabilities

• Supervise and check the quality of work delivered and confirm assets are compliant to standards.
• Carry out work safely and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures, method statements and other instructions.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Undertake specific inspections in accordance with standards as directed.
• Prioritise work arising.
• Prepare work and resource specifications and method statements including Safe System of Work Plans.
• Assist in the development of work plans that enables work to be delivered safely, efficiently and compliant to standards.
• Assist in the identification and proposal of asset renewals.
• Assist in the allocation of resources.
• Deliver work in accordance with the relevant maintenance plans.
• Provide appropriate information to update systems, databases and records.
• Undertake a programme of staff surveillance, work quality, compliance and asset condition checks as directed.
• Assist in the management, control and discipline of staff as directed.
• Assist in the monitoring and review of staff competence and welfare.
• Contribute to your own development and that of others.

Salary- Starting at £43,061

What's in it for you

Here are a few of the benefits we offer

• Generous annual leave with the option to buy and sell days
• Choice of pension schemes
• 75% discount of leisure travel for you and your family
• 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
• Up to 75% subsidised Rail and Underground travel
• Gym Pass -access to gyms across UK
• My Benefits platform- giving national and local retail discount

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 and we'll do our best to assist you.

Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. We will share further details with you as part of your formal offer.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Your experience and skills

Essential

• Experience of directing and supervising worksites and the safe and efficient delivery of work.
• Knowledge of resource and work organisation/planning processes and systems.
• Knowledge and experience of overhead line equipment inspection, maintenance, renewal and asset condition assessment techniques.
• Knowledge of relevant standards, procedures and instructions.
• Awareness of cost and waste control techniques.
• Able to demonstrate, promote and embed safe working behaviours within the team.
• Able to coach, influence and develop others.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Able to coach, influence and develop others.
• Hold and retain competencies relevant to this post and required by business need.
• 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.
• Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need.