Team Leader (Works Delivery Signalling) - Swindon Westmead Depot

Network Rail; Swindon; On-site; GBP 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Team Leader in Swindon, overseeing the safe delivery of signalling work. You'll lead a high-performing team, ensuring compliance with safety standards and efficient work delivery. This role involves coordinating activities related to signals and points systems, requiring strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

Staff travel discounts

Healthcare

Cycle schemes

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Experience managing safe work delivery and control.
• Understanding of relevant standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Organise and control safe and efficient work delivery.
• Lead and motivate your team, fostering a safety-conscious environment.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Knowledge of maintenance techniques

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3

Job description

Team Leader (Works Delivery Signalling) - Swindon Westmead Depot

Join Network Rail as a Team Leader in Swindon Westmead Depot, where you'll oversee the safe and efficient delivery of signalling work, including inspection, faulting, maintenance, and renewal activities.

About Network Rail

We serve millions of passengers and freight users daily across the UK, striving to improve safety, reliability, and customer service through innovative reforms and technological advancements.

Role Overview

As a Team Leader, you'll lead a high-performing team, ensuring safety standards are met, work is completed efficiently, and assets are compliant. You'll coordinate activities involving signals, level crossings, and points systems, developing technical skills across manual, electrical, and digital equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Organise and control safe and efficient work delivery
• Maintain high standards of safety and quality assurance
• Lead and motivate your team, fostering a safety-conscious environment
• Ensure compliance with standards, procedures, and instructions
• Compile reports and manage resources effectively

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Experience managing safe work delivery and control
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of maintenance, inspection, faulting, and renewal techniques
• Understanding of relevant standards and procedures
• Leadership qualities with a clear sense of direction

Desirable Skills

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant field or relevant experience
• Driving license (category B)

Additional Information

• Shift work including days, nights, and weekends
• Outdoor working in all weather conditions
• Pre-employment drug, alcohol, medical, and BPSS checks
• Must be within a 60-minute commute of the location

Benefits

• Salary: £50,523 per annum
• Staff travel discounts, healthcare, cycle schemes, and more
• Flexible working and family-friendly policies

Application Process

Apply by 12th May 2025. The selection includes competency and technical interviews. Successful candidates will undergo drug and alcohol testing. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.