Signalling & Telecoms Team Leader — Field Operations & Safety

Network Rail; England; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rail season ticket subsidies

Pension schemes

Discounted leisure travel

Job summary

Network Rail in the North West, Blackburn or Preston base, is seeking a Team Leader for the Lancs & Cumbria Delivery Unit. The role combines electrical and mechanical skills in signalling and telecoms, guiding a small team to inspect, fault, maintain and renew track assets to keep trains running safely.

You will lead a hands-on, outdoors role with shifts including days, nights and weekends, and may work on call under the Standard Maintenance Contract.

Qualifications

• Able to work as part of a team and lead others.
• Signalling inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal knowledge.
• Hold competencies relevant to this post.
• Able to drive vehicles as required by business need.
• Interest or experience in Electrical Engineering.
• Willing to work outdoors in all weather.
• Experience delivering safe and efficient work.
• 60-minute commute to the location.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a high-performing team on track maintenance tasks.
• Direct inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal activities.
• Establish safety arrangements and ensure safe systems of work.
• Monitor quality and compliance of assets, vehicles, tools and equipment.
• Oversee on-call duties if required under contract.

Skills

Team leadership

Signalling inspection

Maintenance techniques

Vehicle driving

Outdoor work

Education

Mechanical or Electrical engineering qualifications

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Testing equipment

Electrical equipment

Job description

Network Rail in the North West, Blackburn or Preston base, is seeking a Team Leader for the Lancs & Cumbria Delivery Unit. The role combines electrical and mechanical skills in signalling and telecoms, guiding a small team to inspect, fault, maintain and renew track assets to keep trains running safely.

You will lead a hands-on, outdoors role with shifts including days, nights and weekends, and may work on call under the Standard Maintenance Contract.