Team Leader, Hitchin ADM Downside

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

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking a Team Leader in Hitchin responsible for directing a high-performing team involved in inspection and maintenance. You will ensure safety, manage work quality, and compile vital reports to support the railway network's operational needs. This role requires excellent leadership and communication skills, with a focus on delivering results effectively. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar environment and relevant qualifications.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Diversity and Inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in safety arrangements and maintenance.
• A clear and inspirational leader with a strong sense of direction.

Responsibilities

• Direct and inspire a high performing team.
• Establish and check safety arrangements.
• Compile a range of vital reports.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organising and controlling work delivery

Knowledge of maintenance techniques

Quality control

Leadership

Education

NVQ level 2 or 3 in relevant subject

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Department Name

MA WDM(Track) Hitchin Direct (843091) G1

Location

Hitchin, GB

Department Name

MA WDM(Track) Hitchin Direct (843091) G1

About Network Rail

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We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.

If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

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 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

Closing date: 11/06/25. - 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 look at your CV.
• If your experience matches what we're looking for, you'll be invited to an interview
  
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Rail Transportation

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