Team Leader - Middlesbrough

Network Rail Limited; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company dedicated to maintaining a safe and efficient railway. As a team leader, you will oversee inspections, maintenance, and renewals, ensuring high standards and safety compliance. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and requires flexibility in working hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in organising and controlling the safe and efficient delivery of work.
• Knowledge of discipline-specific maintenance, inspection, faulting, and renewal techniques.

Responsibilities

• Direct, organise, and motivate a high-performing team.
• Ensure safety arrangements and compliance with standards.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

NVQ level 2 or 3

Job description

RL Rail Testing Middlesbrough Direct (841132) G1

About Network Rail

Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. Learn more.

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)

You'll be expected 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. Ensuring everything is done efficiently and to the highest standards will be your priority. Safety will be a key focus. You'll establish appropriate safety arrangements and ensure Network Rail staff and contractors follow safe systems of work. By 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.

• Experience in 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
• Strong leadership skills with a clear sense of direction
• Hold or be working towards an NVQ level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or have attained comparable relevant experience
• Willing and able to drive vehicles as required by business needs

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

How to apply (External)

Salary: £48,245

Closing date: 27th May 2025 - Late applications will not be accepted.

This is a permanent position.

Click apply now to submit your application.

Remote working opportunity: This role requires working in the office 2-3 days a week (adjust as applicable).

You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. If you require any reasonable adjustments or modifications, please mention this in your application.

Network Rail Benefits: To find out about the benefits we offer, click here.

All employment offers are conditional upon satisfactory pre-employment checks. More information.

***Some roles require face-to-face drug and alcohol testing. Further details will be provided with your formal offer.***