Team Leader, Cricklewood Depot, Multiple Roles Available

Network Rail; London; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Team Leader to oversee operations at the Cricklewood Depot. In this pivotal role, you will lead a dynamic team, ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of maintenance and inspection work. Your leadership will inspire excellence, while your commitment to safety will drive compliance with industry standards. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on the railway network, fostering a culture of teamwork and accountability. If you are ready to take on this challenge and contribute to a vital service, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Experience in directing and motivating teams in a safety-critical environment.
• Strong leadership with a focus on safety and quality of work.

Responsibilities

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

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 in relevant subject

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Department Name
MA SM(Tr), Cricklewood, Direct (900311) G4

Location
London, GB

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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.

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: £42,468 range/ spot rate

*X2 Roles Available*

• You must be available to attend an interview on either w/c 26th May or w/c 2nd June
• If offered a role, you must be available to start w/c 28th July and attend training w/c 4th August

Closing date: 16/05/25. 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 our requirements, you'll be invited to an interview.

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Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Rail Transportation