Signalling Maintenance Team Lead - Safety-Critical

Network Rail; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Defined benefit pension

Rail season ticket subsidy

Hybrid working arrangements

Healthcare scheme

Job summary

Network Rail in Bournemouth is seeking a Team Leader for Signalling Maintenance to drive a high‑performing team responsible for inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal of signalling assets.

You will lead from the front, ensuring safety, quality and compliance with safe systems of work while developing your team's competence. This safety‑critical role operates on day, night and weekend shifts and requires a proactive, safety‑focused leader.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading safe systems of work.
• Strong leadership and ability to motivate a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Technical signalling knowledge and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing signalling maintenance team.
• Oversee inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal tasks.
• Ensure compliance with safe systems of work and procedures.
• Produce reports and develop team competence.

Skills

Leadership

Safety focus

Signalling knowledge

Communication

Team motivation

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent

Job description

Network Rail in Bournemouth is seeking a Team Leader for Signalling Maintenance to drive a high‑performing team responsible for inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal of signalling assets.

You will lead from the front, ensuring safety, quality and compliance with safe systems of work while developing your team's competence. This safety‑critical role operates on day, night and weekend shifts and requires a proactive, safety‑focused leader.