Team Leader

TN United Kingdom; Stafford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a team leader for maintenance and inspection roles. This position involves overseeing safety arrangements, ensuring quality work, and leading a high-performing team. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and relevant qualifications, with a commitment to safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in organising and controlling the safe and efficient delivery of work.
• Knowledge of relevant standards, procedures, and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Direct and motivate a high-performing team.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and quality control.
• Compile vital reports on asset compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of maintenance techniques

Safety awareness

Education

NVQ level 2 or 3 (or equivalent)

Job description

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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.

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 ensure everything is done efficiently and to the highest standards, with safety as a priority. You'll establish appropriate safety arrangements and ensure that Network Rail staff and contractors follow safe systems of work. By proactively controlling and checking the quality of work and the competence of your team, you'll ensure that assets are fully compliant and that all vehicles, plant, tools, equipment, and materials are fit for purpose. Additionally, you'll compile a range of vital reports.

• Experience in 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
• Strong leadership skills with a clear sense of direction
• 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 through relevant experience
• Ability and willingness to drive vehicles as required by business need

This role involves working days, nights, and weekends, and is a safety-critical position, subject to drug and alcohol testing and passing the relevant medical assessment.