Team Leader [Signalling Maintenance]

TN United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Bedford seeks a Team Leader for Signalling Maintenance to oversee a high-performing team. The role involves ensuring safety, organizing work delivery, and maintaining compliance. Applicants must have strong leadership and communication skills, and hold relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in organizing and controlling safe work delivery.
• Must hold SMTH and have or be working towards IRSE accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Direct and motivate a high performing team.
• Ensure safety arrangements and compliance with standards.
• Compile vital reports on work quality.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Knowledge of maintenance techniques

Education

NVQ level 2 or 3

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Team Leader [Signalling Maintenance], Bedford

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Client:

Network Rail

Location:

Bedford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

2

Posted:

14.05.2025

Expiry Date:

28.06.2025

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Job Description:

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.

Note: There may be a requirement to work on call in this role if you opt to take the GTRM IMC25 contract.

Note: You must hold SMTH and have or be working towards IRSE accreditation.

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 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. Additionally, you'll compile vital reports.

• 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
• 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 the appropriate level of knowledge through relevant experience
• Ability and willingness to drive vehicles as required by business needs

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