Team Leader, Bedford Grain Store

TN United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated leader to oversee a high-performing team in a safety-critical role. This position involves directing and inspiring a team in various tasks, from inspection and maintenance to ensuring compliance with safety standards. You will play a hands-on role, ensuring that all work is executed efficiently and to the highest quality. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to lead effectively. If you have a strong background in maintenance and inspection techniques, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a vital sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering safe and efficient work.
• Strong leadership with a clear direction.

Responsibilities

• Direct and motivate a high performing team.
• Ensure compliance with safety arrangements and quality standards.

Skills

Organisation and control of work delivery

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of maintenance and inspection techniques

Knowledge of relevant standards and procedures

Leadership skills

NVQ level 2 or 3 (or equivalent)

Ability to drive vehicles

Education

NVQ level 2 or 3 (or equivalent)

Job description

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Client:

Network Rail

Location:

Bedford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

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.

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 make sure Network Rail staff and contractors alike follow safe systems of work. Proactively controlling and checking the quality of work and the competence of your people, you’ll see to it that 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.

Required skills and qualifications include:

• 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
• 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. It is a safety-critical role and is subject to drug and alcohol testing and passing the relevant medical assessment.