Team Leader [Conductor Rail] - Brighton

Network Rail; Brighton; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Defined benefit pension

Rail season ticket subsidy

Up to 75% off leisure travel

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Volunteer leave

Carer's leave

Healthcare Scheme

GymPass discounts

Cycle to work

Maternity/Paternity/Adoption leave

Job summary

Network Rail in Brighton is seeking a proactive Team Leader for Conductor Rail Maintenance. You will lead a crew responsible for inspecting, faulting, maintaining and renewing conductor rail assets, ensuring high safety and quality standards across operations.

The role is safety-critical and requires managing days, nights and weekends, with a focus on driving safety culture and team performance. Competitive salary and generous benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning, implementing, and managing safe systems of work.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and embed a culture of safety.
• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written.
• Technical expertise in conductor rail inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a high‑performing team to deliver safe, efficient and high-quality work.
• Oversee inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal of conductor rail assets.
• Establish and maintain robust safety arrangements for staff and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with safe systems of work, standards and procedures.
• Monitor quality and ensure assets meet standards.
• Verify vehicles, tools and equipment are fit for purpose and properly managed.
• Compile accurate reports and maintain essential records.
• Support team development and competence.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Planning & management

Communication

Conductor rail expertise

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 (or equivalent)

Job description

Join the Southern Region - where your work truly matters.

Covering Wessex, Sussex, and Kent, the Southern Region is one of the busiest and most dynamic parts of the railway. Our teams keep some of the UK's most vital passenger and freight routes moving every single day. This is a place where collaboration, innovation, and resilience are key-and where your contribution will directly impact millions of journeys. We are entering an exciting new chapter as we integrate with train operating companies under one national leadership, creating even greater opportunities to shape the future of rail. From supporting major modernisation programmes to improving performance for local communities and enhancing safety across complex operational environments, Southern offers a fast-paced, rewarding environment to grow your career and make a real difference.

Location: Brighton CED
Salary: £40,959 (IMC6) or Standard Maintenance Contract £45,699
Hours: Full-Time
Shift Pattern: Days, Nights & Weekends (Safety-Critical Role)

About the role

We're looking for proactive, safety-focused leaders to join our Conductor Rail Maintenance team. In this role, you'll lead and inspire a dedicated crew responsible for maintaining and renewing the conductor rail system-the backbone of powering trains safely and efficiently. If you're passionate about leading from the front, driving safety and performance, and creating a positive team culture, this is your chance to make a real impact.

What You'll Do

• As a Team Leader, you'll be the driving force behind a high-performing team responsible for inspection, faulting, maintenance, and renewal of conductor rail assets. Your role will be hands-on and dynamic, ensuring every task meets the highest standards and safety requirements.
• Lead and motivate your team to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality work.
• Establish and maintain robust safety arrangements for staff and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with safe systems of work, standards, and procedures.
• Monitor and check the quality of work, confirming assets meet all standards.
• Verify that vehicles, tools, and equipment are fit for purpose and properly managed.
• Compile accurate reports and maintain essential records.
• Support the development and competence of your team.

Your experience and skills

• Proven experience in planning, implementing, and managing safe systems of work.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and embed a culture of safety.
• Excellent communication skills-verbal and written.
• Technical expertise in conductor rail inspection, faulting, maintenance, and renewal techniques.

Knowledge of relevant standards and procedures.

What Could Set You Apart

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.

Willingness to drive vehicles.

This is a safety-critical role, which means you'll need to pass a medical assessment and be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Your role will involve working days, nights and weekends, so flexibility is necessary.

Perks That Pack a Punch:

We offer excellent benefits, including:

• Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.
• Defined benefit pension scheme.
• 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.
• Up to 75% off leisure travel.
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
• Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.
• Carer's leave to support those who matter.
• Healthcare Scheme, GymPass discounts, Cycle to work plus more.
• We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees.
• Plus, more....

We're All About Inclusion

• We believe diversity drives innovation. Whoever you are, however you identify, wherever you're from - if you've got the skills and the spark, we want you on our team. No suits required. Just bring your authentic self.

Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. You can visit Evenbreak's Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Safety and Compliance

Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application.

Drugs and Alcohol Standard

All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.