Signalling Maintenance Team Lead – Rail Safety-Critical

Network Rail; Ashford; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Rail in Ashford is seeking a proactive Team Leader for Signalling Maintenance. You will lead a high-performing team responsible for inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal of signalling assets, ensuring safety and reliability.

In this safety-critical role, you will drive a culture of excellence, manage safety arrangements, and maintain records while delivering high-quality work across days, nights and weekends. Join a vital railway operation committed to safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning, implementing, and managing safe systems of work.
• Strong leader with the ability to motivate, direct, and embed a safety culture.
• Excellent communication, both verbal and written, to collaborate effectively.
• Technical signalling inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire your team to deliver safe, efficient and high-quality work.
• Establish and maintain robust safety arrangements for staff and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with safe systems of work, standards and procedures.
• Proactively monitor and check the quality of work, confirming assets meet all standards.
• Verify that vehicles, tools, equipment and materials are fit for purpose and properly managed.
• Compile accurate reports and maintain essential records.
• Support the development and competence of your team.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Communication

Signalling maintenance

Planning & management

Education

NVQ Level 2/3

Job description

Network Rail in Ashford is seeking a proactive Team Leader for Signalling Maintenance. You will lead a high-performing team responsible for inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal of signalling assets, ensuring safety and reliability.

In this safety-critical role, you will drive a culture of excellence, manage safety arrangements, and maintain records while delivering high-quality work across days, nights and weekends. Join a vital railway operation committed to safety and efficiency.