Team Leader [Works Delivery Overhead Line Equipment]- Peterborough WHSmith Mews

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

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Team Leader overseeing Works Delivery Overhead Line Equipment in Peterborough. You'll lead a dedicated team, ensuring safety and efficiency in maintenance tasks. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact on the railway's operations while enjoying a supportive work environment.

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 and motivate a high-performing team in maintenance and renewal tasks.
• Establish safety arrangements and ensure compliance among staff.
• Control and check the quality of work and compile vital reports.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Safety Compliance

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3

Job description

Team Leader [Works Delivery Overhead Line Equipment] - Peterborough WHSmith Mews

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Brief Description

From establishing safety arrangements to checking the quality of work, you'll direct and inspire the success of a team involved in inspection, faulting, maintenance, and renewal activities.

Please Note: There may be a requirement to work on call if you opt for the standard maintenance contract.

About the role (External)

You'll direct, organise, and motivate a high-performing team. Your role involves inspection, faulting, maintenance, and renewal tasks, ensuring everything is done efficiently and to the highest standards. Safety is a priority; you'll establish safety arrangements and ensure compliance among staff and contractors. You'll also control and check the quality of work and the competence of your team, ensuring assets are fully compliant and all vehicles, plant, tools, and materials are fit for purpose. Additionally, you'll compile vital reports.

Essential Criteria

• 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
• 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

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

How to apply (External)

Salary: £42,468

Closing date: 28th May 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

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Our recruitment process

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

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