Team Leader (Works Delivery Signalling) - Swindon Westmead Depot

Network Rail; Swindon; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A major transportation organization is seeking a team leader to oversee the safe and efficient delivery of maintenance and inspection work. The role requires excellent communication skills and a strong knowledge of relevant standards. You will be responsible for safety arrangements, team direction, and quality reporting. The position involves a flexible shift pattern and outdoor work in various conditions, with a commitment to ongoing development and a supportive benefits package.

Benefits

75% discount on leisure travel

Subsidy on season tickets

Healthcare and well-being benefits

Volunteering leave

Family-friendly support

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety arrangements are established and followed.
• Direct and inspire the success of a team.
• Compile vital reports on quality and compliance.

Skills

Organising and controlling work

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of maintenance and inspection

Knowledge of relevant standards

Leadership

Education

NVQ level 2 or 3 (or equivalent)

Job description

You'll help keep our nation moving every single day. This is a critical part of the work we do – the daily upkeep of the rail network. 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.

About the role (External): 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. Signalling & Telecoms: You'll be working with equipment including signals that control when trains can run, level crossings and points systems. With your willingness to learn, you'll develop a huge range of technical skills across a range of manual, electrical and digital equipment.

Diversity and inclusion

Diversity and inclusion are more than just buzzwords for us. We're constantly striving to make sure we provide a welcoming and safe environment for everyone. We recognise that certain groups are under-represented within our team and we're working closely with our regional diversity and inclusion networks to make sure we support these groups as best as we can.

Key Responsibilities and Qualifications

• 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 gained through equivalent relevant experience
• Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need

At Network Rail, we're part of a large family serving millions of passengers and freight users throughout the UK every day. Our service impacts millions of people and we strive to become more efficient as we enhance, maintain and operate our network. Now is a fantastic time to join our team in Wales and Western region as we finalise the reforms to our maintenance organisation which will deliver a safer and more reliable and punctual service for passengers and employees – quicker fault fixes by more agile multi-disciplined response teams.

Working patterns & conditions

• Shifts – Operative roles involve a changing shift pattern including days, nights and weekends.
• Outdoor working – Our operatives work outside in all weathers and so you'll be comfortable working in different conditions.
• Safe working – Offers of employment are subject to drug and alcohol testing and passing of the relevant medical assessment and BPSS pre‑employment checks, including a hearing and eyesight examination.
• Driving – As a team leader you'll need a driving licence (category B) so you can drive Network Rail vehicles.
• Commute times – You'll also need to be within a 60‑minute commute of the location that you're applying for.

This role involves days, nights and weekend working, and is a safety critical role so subject to drug and alcohol testing and passing of the relevant medical assessment. Your commitment to self‑development and continuous learning is hugely important in this role and we'll provide you with all the training to develop both technical skills and non‑technical leadership skills. If you're joining us from another industry, the structured training will give you the skills and confidence to move into a rewarding career in rail. Today's operatives are tomorrow's technicians and team leaders, and we offer a clear career path for you. As a Network Rail employee, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits!

Privileged staff travel – Leisure travel discount of 75% on all leisure travel and includes family members.

A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train.

Benefits package including healthcare offers, a cycle-to-work scheme, discounted healthcare club membership, and discounted offers and benefits including childcare, healthcare and online shopping site.

Effectively manage work‑life balance with a 35 hrs per week contract, with hybrid working, flexible working and family‑friendly support.

5 days paid volunteering leave.

2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community.

In Wales and Western region, you will have the opportunity to join PROUD, our reward and recognition scheme where you can say thanks and recognise colleagues across the region who have demonstrated outstanding values and behaviours, 54698 per annum.