Team Leader [Welding]- Derby Mercia House

ENGINEERINGUK; Derby; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative company dedicated to maintaining the safety and efficiency of rail services. In this hands-on role, you will lead a dynamic team in inspection, maintenance, and faulting, ensuring high standards and safety compliance. Your leadership will inspire and motivate your team as you oversee critical operations that impact millions of passengers. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the community. If you are passionate about safety and teamwork, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Experience in directing and motivating teams in maintenance and inspection.
• Strong leadership with a focus on safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Direct and inspire a high-performing team in maintenance and renewal.
• Ensure safety arrangements and compliance among staff and contractors.

Skills

Organisation and control of work delivery

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of maintenance and inspection techniques

Knowledge of relevant standards and procedures

Leadership skills

Education

NVQ level 2 or 3 (or equivalent)

Job description

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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.

Note

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

About the role (External)

We'll look to you to direct, organise, and motivate a high-performing team. You will play a hands-on role in inspection, faulting, maintenance, and renewal, ensuring everything is done efficiently and to high standards. Safety will be a priority; you'll establish safety arrangements and ensure compliance among staff and contractors. You will also control and check the quality of work and the competence of your team, ensuring assets are fully compliant and all equipment and materials are fit for purpose. Additionally, you'll compile 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 through relevant experience
• Willing to drive vehicles as required by the business need

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

How to Apply (External)

Salary: £42,468

Closing date: 12th May 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

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Recruitment Process

1. Once you have applied, our Recruitment Specialist will review your CV.
2. If your experience matches our requirements, you'll be invited for an interview.

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