Signalling & Telecoms Team Lead - Field Operations

NETWORK RAIL; Manchester; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Season ticket discounts

Pension scheme

Two weeks paid reserve leave

Overtime and shift allowances

On-call allowances

Job summary

NETWORK RAIL in Manchester is hiring a Team Leader for Signalling & Telecoms. The role combines electrical and mechanical engineering tasks, leading a close-knit outdoor team to keep the rail network safe and reliable for passengers and freight.

You will perform electrical measurements, troubleshoot mechanical components, and direct a team through inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with signalling inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal.
• Ability to lead and direct a team.
• Willingness to drive and operate vehicles as required.
• Comfort working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Willingness to work days, nights and weekends.
• Safety-critical role requiring drug and alcohol testing and medical checks.

Responsibilities

• Direct, organise and motivate a high performing team across inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal.
• Establish and monitor safety arrangements and ensure safe work practices by staff and contractors.
• Oversee quality checks and ensure assets are safe and compliant with standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Signalling inspection

Safety systems

Driving

Electrical engineering interest

Education

PTS qualification

Mechanical or Electrical engineering qualifications

Tools

S&T equipment

Job description

NETWORK RAIL in Manchester is hiring a Team Leader for Signalling & Telecoms. The role combines electrical and mechanical engineering tasks, leading a close-knit outdoor team to keep the rail network safe and reliable for passengers and freight.

You will perform electrical measurements, troubleshoot mechanical components, and direct a team through inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal while upholding safety and quality standards.