Team Leader, Hitchin ADM Downside

ENGINEERINGUK; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise leader dans le secteur ferroviaire recherche un directeur d'équipe pour superviser des projets de maintenance et d'inspection. Le candidat idéal sera un leader inspirant, avec de solides compétences en communication et une connaissance approfondie des normes de sécurité. Ce poste exige une approche proactive pour garantir des opérations sûres et efficaces. Des opportunités de travail à distance sont également offertes.

Qualifications

• Expérience dans l'organisation et le contrôle de la livraison de travaux.
• Excellentes compétences en communication, à l'oral comme à l'écrit.
• Connaissances des techniques de maintenance et d'inspection spécifiques au domaine.

Responsibilities

• Diriger et motiver une équipe performante.
• Assurer le respect des normes de sécurité.
• Contrôler et vérifier la qualité des travaux.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Inspection techniques

Safety management

Education

NVQ level 2 or 3 (or equivalent)

Job description

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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.

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 (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. Safety will be a priority. You'll establish appropriate safety arrangements and ensure Network Rail staff and contractors follow safe systems of work. Proactively controlling and checking the quality of work and the competence of your team, you'll ensure assets are fully compliant and that all vehicles, plant, tools, equipment, and materials are fit for purpose. You'll also 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 through relevant experience
• Willing and able to drive vehicles as required by business needs

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

How to apply (External)

Salary: £42,468

Closing date: 11/06/25. Late applications will not be accepted.

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Remote working opportunity!

What does our recruitment process look like?

1. Once you have applied, our Recruitment Specialist will review your CV.
2. If your experience matches what we're looking for, you'll be invited to an interview.

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