Track Maintenance Team Lead - COSS | Safe, Hands-On Leader

Advance TRS; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance TRS is seeking a hands-on Track Maintenance Team Leader with COSS credentials to lead planned and reactive track work near Reading. You will supervise teams, ensure safety, and maintain compliance with Network Rail standards.

The role requires coordinating with Signalling, Electrification and other disciplines, performing risk assessments, and briefing staff on Safe Work Packs and site arrangements.

Qualifications

• COSS - current and valid.
• PTS - current and valid.
• Relevant track maintenance competencies.
• Relevant track inspection/maintenance competencies.
• Appropriate track machinery/plant competencies where required.
• Relevant Network Rail safety and operational competencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise track maintenance teams during planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Act as an experienced Controller of Site Safety (COSS) where required.
• Establish and maintain safe systems of work within COSS role.
• Deliver clear safety briefings to track teams before work commences.
• Ensure staff understand Safe Work Pack, risks, controls and site arrangements.
• Carry out dynamic risk assessments and respond to changing site conditions.
• Ensure activities comply with Network Rail standards and methods of working.
• Supervise track maintenance, renewals, repairs and inspection activities.
• Monitor track condition and report defects.
• Support planned and reactive maintenance including fault response.
• Work safely within possessions and line blockages.
• Coordinate with Signalling & Telecoms, Electrification & Plant, Operations.
• Liaise with Engineering Supervisors and other NR personnel.

Skills

COSS

PTS

Track maintenance

Track inspection

Plant competencies

Network Rail safety

Education

Relevant track maintenance qualifications

Network Rail safety training

Job description

Advance TRS is seeking a hands-on Track Maintenance Team Leader with COSS credentials to lead planned and reactive track work near Reading. You will supervise teams, ensure safety, and maintain compliance with Network Rail standards.

The role requires coordinating with Signalling, Electrification and other disciplines, performing risk assessments, and briefing staff on Safe Work Packs and site arrangements.