Trainee Installation Team Leader

Siemens; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

24/7 Mental health support

Subsidised gym memberships

Subsidised Bupa healthcare

Annual Bonus

Job summary

Siemens Mobility is recruiting three Trainee Installation Team Leaders to join our Rail Automation team in Birmingham or Manchester. You will start as a trainee with a structured development plan to build technical knowledge, leadership skills, and progress toward becoming a team leader for installation teams within 2–3 years.

You will plan and manage installation activities, ensure safety and quality, and coordinate with staff and contractors.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to coordinate with teams.
• GCSEs grade C or above required; basic engineering background preferred.
• Driving license is mandatory; willingness to work day and night shifts as needed.
• Experience in railway signalling installation and supervising staff is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and carry out site installation activities safely.
• Organise and control work undertaken by staff and contractors.
• Certify time sheets and manage timekeeping and discipline.
• Brief staff effectively and ensure safe, efficient operations.
• Progress towards team leadership within 2–3 years.

Skills

Excellent communications skills

Driving License

Education

Mech/electrical engineering background

GCSEs (C or above)

Job description

What if your daily work directly contributed to a better, more connected world? At Siemens Mobility, we are not just imagining the future of transportation - we are building it. Our team of experts is dedicated to creating smart, efficient, and sustainable mobility solutions that improve the daily lives of millions of passengers. We are looking for passionate professionals who are eager to innovate and push the boundaries of what's possible. If you are ready to be part of a transformative journey, come and join us.

Siemens Mobility is a global market leader in rail infrastructure, shaping the future of transportation through cutting‑edge technology, digital innovation, and sustainable engineering. As part of our Rail Infrastructure business, you’ll join a team that is transforming how people and goods move, making rail travel safer, smarter, greener, and more efficient.

We are recruiting three Trainee Installation Team Leaders to join our Rail Automation business within Rail Infrastructure, based in Birmingham or Manchester. You will initially join as a trainee, following a structured development plan designed to build your technical knowledge, practical skills and leadership capabilities. With the right training and support, you will progress towards becoming a fully competent member of the Construction Team.

As you develop in the role, you will take responsibility for planning, managing and carrying out site installation activities, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standards. You will also take a proactive approach to identifying and communicating issues, coordinating actions and highlighting potential risks to support successful project delivery.

This role is classified as safety critical and is subject to a pre‑employment medical assessment, which must be successfully completed prior to start.

You’ll make a difference by

• Acting as a trainee, with the aim of becoming a team leader for installation teams within 2-3 years.
• Organizing and planning work to maximize utilization of resources.
• Organizing and controlling the work undertaken by staff and contractors allocated and to ensure that it is carried out safely.
• Responsibly managing the personal safety and the administration, of allocated staff and contractors.
• Ensuring that the briefing of instructions to staff under his control or allocated to him for such purpose is carried out timely.
• Checking and certifying time sheets ensuring correct hour booking and appropriation.
• Timekeeping and discipline of staff/Agency workers under his/her control.

Your role profile may vary from time to time in accordance with business needs. Your annual objective setting with your line manager will outline any additional responsibilities required to meet business or individual development needs for the forthcoming financial year.

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• Mechancial/electrical engineering background – either formal education or work experience
• 5 GCSEs Grade C or above
• Excellent communications skills
• Must be prepared to work on day and night shifts as required by operational circumstances regularly
• Driving License
• Experience in railway signalling installation (Desirable)
• Experience in supervising staff or leading team (Desirable)

You’ll benefit from

At Siemens, we believe that work should work for you. We go beyond standard benefits to create an environment where our people feel supported, empowered and valued both professionally and personally.

• Wellbeing: Flexible working, 24/7 Mental health support, Subsidised gym memberships, Subsidised Bupa healthcare, Enhanced sick pay
• Financial: Match and More pension, Life assurance, Perks at Work discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, Annual Bonus
• Family: Day‑one maternity and paternity rights, shared parental leave, extra holidays for length of service, generous time off - including volunteering days and sabbaticals
• Personal Growth: Access to online learning, Support for external training and development opportunities, Inclusive culture promoting equality and belonging, Active employee networks, Opportunities to grow your skills and career

Join Siemens Mobility where your wellbeing, growth, and future matter.

Transform The Everyday with us

We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and transform the every day with us!

We are a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter, who will be happy to support you.

At Siemens, we promote a growth mindset, the self-belief that we can learn and grow, take on new challenges and adapt to change. If you don't match all the criteria for this role but feel you have transferable skills to enable you to succeed, we encourage you to apply.