Overview
Brief Description: 🚦 Team Leader – Signalling Maintenance
Location: Sittingbourne, GB
Department Name: DD SM(S) Sittingbourne Direct (830513) G1
About Network Rail: Join the Southern Region – where your work truly matters. Covering Wessex, Sussex, and Kent, the Southern Region is one of the busiest and most dynamic parts of the railway. Our teams keep some of the UK's most vital passenger and freight routes moving every single day. This is a place where collaboration, innovation, and resilience are key—and where your contribution will directly impact millions of journeys. We are entering an exciting new chapter as we integrate with train operating companies under one national leadership, creating even greater opportunities to shape the future of rail. From supporting major modernisation programmes to improving performance for local communities and enhancing safety across complex operational environments, Southern offers a fast-paced, rewarding environment to grow your career and make a real difference.
Salary: Starting from IMC19 £46647 or Standard Maintenance Contract £54698
Role Summary: We’re looking for proactive, safety-focused leaders to join our Signalling Maintenance team. In this role, you\'ll empower and guide a dedicated team that plays a crucial part in keeping the railway safe, reliable, and efficient. If you\'re passionate about leading from the front, driving safety and performance, creating a positive team culture, this is your opportunity to make an impact.
What You’ll Do
* Lead and inspire your team to deliver safe, efficient and high-quality work.
* Establish and maintain robust safety arrangements for staff and contractors.
* Ensure compliance with safe systems of work, standards and procedures.
* Proactively monitor and check the quality of work, confirming assets meet all standards.
* Verify that vehicles, tools, equipment and materials are fit for purpose and properly managed.
* Compile accurate reports and maintain essential records.
* Support the development and competence of your team.
Who We’re Looking For
* Proven experience in planning, implementing, and managing safe systems of work to ensure compliance.
* Strong leader with the ability to motivate, direct, and embed a culture of safety within your team.
* Excellent communication, both verbal and written, to collaborate effectively and influence outcomes.
* Technical expertise in signalling inspection, faulting, maintenance, and renewal techniques, along with knowledge of relevant standards and procedures.
What Could Set You Apart
* NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject, or equivalent experience.
* Willingness to drive vehicles.
* Working towards or holding SMTH and IRSE competencies.
Important Information
This is a safety-critical role, which means you\'ll need to pass a medical assessment and be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Your role will involve working days, nights and weekends, so flexibility is necessary.
Perks and Benefits
* Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.
* Defined benefit pension scheme.
* 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.
* Up to 75% off leisure travel.
* Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
* Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.
* Carer\'s leave to support those who matter.
* Healthcare Scheme, GymPass discounts, Cycle to work plus more.
* Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
Inclusion and How to Apply
We\'re all about inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, experiences and identities. If you\'re passionate about safety, leadership and making a difference, we\'d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us keep Britain moving safely and efficiently!
How To Apply (External)
Band / Grade: Maintenance
Location: Sittingbourne
Salary: Standard Maintenance Contract £54698
Closing date: 2nd February 2026
This role may require an overtime commitment.
Additional Information
* All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
* Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and will adapt the process to support applicants with disabilities.
* Safety and drugs/alcohol testing are required for prospective candidates.
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