Team Leader [Signalling Maintenance]

Network Rail; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Choice of pension schemes

Discounted leisure train travel foryou

75% subsidy on Rail and Underground se

5 days paid volunteer or carers leave

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Job summary

Network Rail is seeking a proactive maintenance leader in Scotland to direct and motivate a high-performing team across inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal activities. You will ensure safety systems are in place, manage contractor performance and compile essential reports to support asset reliability.

A Safety-first mindset and rail­way knowledge are essential. This full-time role requires leadership with hands-on oversight, driving continuous improvement while maintaining compliance

Qualifications

• Experience organising and controlling the safe and efficient delivery of railway work.
• Knowledge of discipline-specific maintenance, inspection, faulting and renewal techniques.
• Excellent communication skills, in person and in writing.
• Ability to feedback detailed reports for technical problems.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Experience using basic IT equipment / I-Devices.
• Railway background with knowledge of Signalling principles and railway safety standards.
• Hold a driving licence and be able to drive as required.
• Able to use hand tools and electronic testing equipment.
• Willingness to lead and use initiative.
• NVQ level 2 or above in engineering (or equivalent).
• IRSE Maintainer / Faulting licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Direct, organise and motivate a high performing team.
• Oversee inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal activities.
• Ensure safety arrangements are in place and followed.
• Control quality of work and assess competence of staff and contractors.
• Compile and present vital reports on activities and outcomes.

Skills

Safety leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Railway knowledge

Hands-on leadership

IT aptitude

Education

NVQ level 2 in engineering or equivalent

IRSE Maintainer / Faulting licence

Tools

Hand tools

Electronic testing equipment

I-Devices

Job description

Who We Are

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.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments, 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!

Scotland's Railway is part of this large family, and it covers a large geographical area from the Borders to Thurso at the far tip of the North East of Scotland, accounting for almost 20 per cent of the UK rail network. We provide rapid access along busy commuter routes to our seven cities, servicing the varied needs of our business and leisure commuter services, including cross border services and rural services. We have up to 50 freight services operating every day and we are steadily building capacity for this to grow. Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users, drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues and protecting safety and wellbeing.

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

About The Role

This is a Full-Time Permanent position.

We 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.

Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know‑we'll do our best to assist you.

We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone!

Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.

You can visit Evenbreak's Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please contact [e-mail].

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre‑employment checks.

Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do, safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should demonstrate their personal commitment to safety in their application.

Network Rail Benefits

To find out about what benefits we offer.

All applicants must complete and pass the pre‑screening questions in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Grade: Maintenance Grade Terms and Conditions (Standard Maintenance Contract)

Salary: £56,777

Closing date: Midnight on 27th October 2026 - late applications will not be accepted.

We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date (based on application volumes) so if you are interested in this vacancy, we encourage you to make your application as early as possible.

Here Are a Few Of The Benefits We Offer

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Choice of pension schemes
• Discounted leisure train travel for you and your family
• 75% subsidy on Rail and Underground season tickets
• 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
• My Benefits platform - giving national and local discounts on retailers, gym membership and more

Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know‑we'll do our best to assist you.

PLEASE NOTE

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre‑employment checks.

Your Experience And Skills

We are looking for someone who has experience of organising and controlling the safe and efficient delivery of work, and the knowledge of discipline‑specific maintenance, inspection, faulting and renewal techniques.

You will need excellent communication skills, both in person and in writing and be happy to feedback detailed reports for technical problems. Are you an excellent problem solver?

Have you got experience in using basic IT equipment / I‑Devices?

Are you a clear and inspirational leader with a strong sense of direction?

Do you have a Railway background with a knowledge of Signalling principles, relevant standards, procedures and instructions?

Have you worked in a Railway environment undertaking Signalling tasks and have knowledge of Railway Signalling Standards?

Have you got the ability to lead, diagnose and progress Signalling faults to resolution?

Do you have a strong safety ethic, with a knowledge of Railway Safety standards?

You’ll need to hold a driving licence and be able to drive when required as business needs.

You’ll need to be able to undertake tasks with aid of hand tools and electronic testing equipment.

Are you able to use own initiative when required, to come to resolution for technical problems?

It would also be beneficial if you have the following

Hold or be working towards an NVQ level 2 or above (or equivalent) in an engineering subject or have attained the appropriate level of knowledge gained through equivalent relevant experience in a Railway background.

Hold an IRSE Maintainer / Faulting licence.