Traction Power & Electrical Team Lead — Free Travel

West Midlands Metro; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation services company is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Electrical & Mechanical Team Leader in Wednesbury. This pivotal role involves leading a technical team to ensure the safe operation and maintenance of critical electrical infrastructure within the tramway system. The ideal candidate will possess a strong electrical engineering background and proven experience in a safety-critical environment. Competitive salary of £49,599 plus benefits offered.

Benefits

MML Pension

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Free travel on Tram & NX Bus for you and your partner

Qualifications

• Strong electrical engineering background in switchgear, HV/LV distribution, and similar.
• Experience leading technical teams in a safety-critical environment.
• High attention to detail and understanding of electrical safety principles.
• Ability to review technical documentation, RAMS, schematics, and protection arrangements.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Electrical safe systems of work competence.
• Ability to achieve Authorised Person (Complex) status within six months.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance and repair of traction power substations and LV systems.
• Oversee team leadership, competence development, and safety assurance.
• Manage switching programmes, isolations, permits, and technical investigations.
• Conduct performance reporting and drive continuous improvement.
• Support new system installations and commissioning.
• Participate in the engineering on-call rota.

Skills

Electrical engineering background

Experience leading technical teams

Attention to detail

Understanding of electrical safety

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Job description

A transportation services company is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Electrical & Mechanical Team Leader in Wednesbury. This pivotal role involves leading a technical team to ensure the safe operation and maintenance of critical electrical infrastructure within the tramway system. The ideal candidate will possess a strong electrical engineering background and proven experience in a safety-critical environment. Competitive salary of £49,599 plus benefits offered.