Team Leader

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to maintaining the safety and efficiency of the railway system. This role offers the opportunity to lead a dynamic team, ensuring high standards in maintenance and inspection while prioritizing safety. You'll be instrumental in establishing safety arrangements and ensuring compliance with regulations. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this position not only allows you to make a difference but also supports your professional growth in a collaborative environment. If you're ready to take on a vital role that impacts millions, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in directing and motivating teams for maintenance and inspection.
• Strong leadership with a focus on safety and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Direct and inspire a high-performing team in maintenance and renewal tasks.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and quality of work.

Skills

Organising and controlling work delivery

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of maintenance techniques

Knowledge of relevant standards

Leadership skills

Education

NVQ level 2 or 3 (or equivalent)

Job description

Location

Birmingham, GB

Department Name

BW SM(S) Coventry Direct (857511) G1

About Network Rail

Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. Click here to learn more.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.

If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Brief Description

From establishing safety arrangements to checking the quality of work, you'll direct and inspire the success of a team involved in everything from inspection and faulting, through to maintenance and renewal.

Please Note: There may be a requirement to work on call in this role if you opt to take the standard maintenance contract.

About The Role (External)

We'll look to you to direct, organise and motivate a high performing team. From inspection and faulting through to maintenance and renewal, you'll play a hands-on role. You'll make sure everything is done efficiently and to the highest standards. Safety will be a priority. You'll establish appropriate safety arrangements and ensure Network Rail staff and contractors follow safe systems of work. Proactively controlling and checking the quality of work and the competence of your people, you'll ensure assets are fully compliant and all vehicles, plant, tools, equipment and materials are fit for purpose. Along the way, you'll compile a range of vital reports.

Essential Criteria

• Experience of organising and controlling the safe and efficient delivery of work
• Excellent communication skills, both in person and in writing
• Knowledge of discipline-specific maintenance, inspection, faulting and renewal techniques
• Knowledge of relevant standards, procedures and instructions
• A clear and inspirational leader with a strong sense of direction

Desirable Criteria

• 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

This role involves days, nights and weekend working, and is a safety critical role so subject to drug and alcohol testing and passing of the relevant medical assessment.

How To Apply (External)

Salary: £52,797

Closing date: 9th May 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

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What does our recruitment process look like?

• Once you have applied, our Recruitment Specialist will review your CV.
• If your experience matches what we're looking for, you'll be invited to an interview.

You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.

Network Rail Benefits

To find out about what benefits we offer, click here

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information.

• Some roles require face-to-face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.