Team Leader [EI]

Network Rail; Wigan; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Pension schemes

Pro-rata annual leave entitlement

Job summary

Network Rail in the North West region is seeking a skilled Team Leader to supervise a maintenance team. You will direct inspections, faulting, and renewal activities on track infrastructure, ensuring trains run safely and reliably for passengers and freight.

You will bring an electrical installation background and supervisory experience, with NVQ3/City & Guilds and BS 7671 knowledge. The role involves days/nights/weekends and on-call duties in a safety-critical environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• City & Guilds 2391 Electrical Inspection and Testing or equivalent.
• Solid understanding of BS 7671 Electrical Wiring Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Direct, organise and motivate a high performing team.
• Oversee inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal of track assets.
• Ensure safety arrangements and safe systems of work are followed.

Skills

Team leadership

Track inspection

Faulting and maintenance

Outdoor work

Safety compliance

Vehicle operation

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Electrical Installation

City & Guilds 2391 Electrical Inspection and Testing

BS 7671 Regulations knowledge

Job description

Network Rail operates and maintains the railway infrastructure 24/7 365 days a year. Our purpose is to connect people and goods with where they need to be and our vision is for a simpler, better, greener railway.

Our North West route covers Cheshire to Cumbria, including key cities like Liverpool and Manchester, and destinations such as Blackpool and the Lake District. Major stations include Crewe, Liverpool Lime Street, Preston, and Manchester Piccadilly and Victoria

This busy region sees 1.3 million daily passengers and moves 700,000 tonnes of freight weekly, with 571 stations making up a quarter of Britain's rail network.

In the North West & Central Region, we're proud to be building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We know that inclusive teams make better decisions, drive innovation, and help us create a safer, more accessible railway for everyone. Even if you don't meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply.

If you're passionate about making a difference and believe you have the skills or potential to thrive in this role, we'd love to hear from you. We're committed to creating an open, supportive environment where everyone feels they belong. Your unique perspective and experience could be exactly what we need to keep Britain moving safely and sustainably. Discover more about our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail Equity, diversity and inclusion - Network Rail.

About the role

Play a vital role in keeping the country moving.

Maintaining the rail network is a key part of what we do every day. As a railway Team Leader, you'll work outdoors as part of a close-knit team, carrying out essential maintenance on the tracks to ensure trains run safely and reliably for both passengers and freight.

The Works Delivery (EI) team maintain all low & high voltage electrical distribution assets as well as the railways fixed plant equipment. This work bank includes a broad range of critical infrastructure from lineside building domestics to 650v signalling power systems, points heating equipment, backup generator sets and HV traction power distribution systems.

We're looking for someone with a strong electrical installation background who can bring both technical knowledge and practical supervisory experience to the role. You'll hold an NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds qualification in Electrical Installation, or equivalent, as well as City & Guilds 2391 Electrical Inspection and Testing, or equivalent. With a good understanding of BS 7671 Electrical Wiring Regulations, you'll be confident supervising electrical installation activities and interpreting electrical drawings to support the safe and effective delivery of work.

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:

Team Leader - In this role we'll look to you to direct, organise and motivate a high performing team as well as liaise with the management teams and other department/companies. 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 relevant standards and controls. You’ll have experience of establishing the relevant safety arrangements for the tasks 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 to the maintenance standards and all vehicles, plant, tools, equipment and materials are safe & fit for purpose.

Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision .

We will endeavour to offer a diverse interview panel wherever possible.

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, pleaseadd a note to your application.

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

Network Rail adheres to a structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the pay range advertised.

Closing date:5 th November 2026. Assessment Centre's will take place in November.We reserve the right to close the advert early if there is a high number of applicants.

Salary and benefits:

Salary: Maintenance T&Cs plus additional benefits (overtime, weekend, on-call, night rates)

• Pro-rata annual leave entitlement
• My benefits - our discounted online shopping site
• A range of discounted offers including, childcare vouchers, healthcare offers - cycle to work, healthcare club discounted membership and other benefits
• Subsidies of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets
• A choice of contributory pension schemes

2 weeks paid reserve leave for our Armed Forces community

Your experience and skills

• Able to work as part of team / Able to lead, motivate and direct a team
• Knowledge and experience of track inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal techniques.
• Hold and retain competencies relevant to this post, required by business need.
• Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need
• Be willing to work outdoors in all weather types at any time of the day
• Experience of organising and controlling the safe and efficient delivery of work.
• Desire to always improve yourself and make things better

Commute times - You'll also need to be within a 60-minute commute of the location that you're applying for.

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.