Team Leader [Track Maintenance]

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the railway sector is seeking a dedicated team leader for track maintenance in Glasgow. The role involves managing a team to ensure safety and efficiency in maintaining the railway track network. Candidates must possess strong leadership and communication skills, along with relevant maintenance knowledge. The position requires flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends, and includes safety-critical responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in organizing and controlling safe and efficient work delivery.
• Knowledge of relevant standards, procedures, and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Direct, organize, and motivate a high-performing team.
• Establish safety arrangements and ensure compliance.
• Compile vital reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Knowledge of maintenance techniques

Education

NVQ level 2 or 3 (or equivalent)

Job description

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Client:

Network Rail

Location:

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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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.

More about Track Maintenance: You'll be managing a team responsible for maintaining, inspecting, and repairing the track network (also known as the Permanent Way or P-Way) to keep the railway safe and efficient. This is a manual role working with rails, sleepers, ballast, drainage, and ancillary structures.

Internal Candidates Please Note: There may be a requirement to work on call if you opt for the Standard Maintenance contract.

Application Process: You will need to complete pre-screening questions; please read each carefully before responding.

About the role (External): You will direct, organize, and motivate a high-performing team, ensuring work is done efficiently, safely, and to high standards. Safety is a priority; you'll establish safety arrangements and ensure compliance. You'll also compile vital reports.

Requirements:

• Experience in organizing and controlling safe and efficient work delivery
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of maintenance, inspection, faulting, and renewal techniques
• Knowledge of relevant standards, procedures, and instructions
• Leadership skills with a clear sense of direction
• Hold or be working towards NVQ level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) or relevant experience
• Willingness to drive vehicles as needed

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