Section Supervisor [Signalling]

Network Rail; Westbury; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Privileged staff travel

Rail season ticket subsidy

Healthcare offers

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Family friendly support

Armed Forces leave

Job summary

Network Rail in Wales and Western region is seeking an experienced supervisor to oversee maintenance works, ensure safety and quality, and deliver assets that meet required standards. You will direct and check worksites, prioritise tasks and allocate resources to fix faults efficiently.

The role requires strong knowledge of safe systems of work, planning processes and asset condition techniques, plus the ability to coach others, communicate clearly and maintain records.

Qualifications

• Experience directing and supervising worksites safely and efficiently.
• Knowledge of resource planning and work organisation processes.
• Experience with track inspection, renewal and asset condition assessment techniques.
• Knowledge of relevant standards, procedures and instructions.
• Awareness of cost and waste control techniques.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Able to coach, influence and develop others.
• Willingness and ability to drive as required by business need.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and check the quality of work at worksites and confirm assets are compliant to standards.
• Carry out work safely and in accordance with safe systems of work procedures, method statements and other instructions.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Undertake inspections in accordance with standards as directed.
• Prepare work and resource specifications and method statements including Safe System of Work Plans.
• Assist in developing work plans that enable safe, efficient delivery and compliance with standards.
• Assist in the identification and proposal of asset renewals and resource allocation.
• Deliver work in line with relevant maintenance plans and update systems/records.
• Contribute to staff surveillance, performance and welfare as directed.

Skills

Site supervision

Track inspection

Planning & organisation

Standards & procedures

Cost & waste control

Communication

Coaching & development

Driving (if required)

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent)

Job description

At Network Rail, we're part of a large family serving millions of passengers and freight users throughout the UK every day. Our service impacts millions of people and we strive to become more efficient as we enhance, maintain and operate our network.

Now is a fantastic time and join our team in Wales and Western region as we finalise the reforms to our maintenance organisation which will deliver:

A safer and more reliable and punctual service for passengers and employees - quicker fault fixes by more agile multi-disciplined response teams.

Individual rostering - enabling us to send the right number or people to fix a fault.

Multi-skilling - investing in the knowledge and skills of our people so they are better equipped to fix the most common faults themselves.

Accelerated and improved technology deployment - we have a raft of labour and life-saving technology ready to be rolled out.

About the role

You will:

Supervise and check the quality of work delivered and confirm assets are compliant to standards.

Carryout 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.

Prioritize 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.

Delivery 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.

As a Network Rail employee, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits!

• Privileged staff travel - Leisure travel discount of 75% on all leisure travel and includes family members.
• A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train.
• Benefits package including healthcare offers, a cycle to work scheme, discounted healthcare club membership, and a discounted offers and benefits including childcare, healthcare and online shopping site.
• Effectively manage work-life balance with a 35hrs per week contract, with hybrid working, flexible working, and family friendly support.
• 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community.
• In Wales and Western region, you will have the opportunity to join PROUD, our reward and recognition scheme where you can say thanks and recognise colleagues across the region who have demonstrated outstanding values and behaviours.

Salary: IMC Terms and Conditions

Your experience and skills

You will need to meet the following:

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 track 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 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.

You'll also need to be within a 60-minute commute of the location that you're applying for.

You matter to us

Your commitment to self-development and continuous learning is hugely important in this role and we'll provide you with all the training to develop both technical skills and non-technical skills. If you're joining us from another industry, the structured training will give you the skills and confidence to move into a rewarding career in rail. Today's operatives are tomorrow's technicians and team leaders, and we offer a clear career path for you.