CT NR (High Speed) Ltd - Overhead Catenary Maintenance Engineer (989151) G1
Location: Singlewell
Salary: £43,816 + Outer London Allowance (£1,600)
Shift Pattern: Days, Nights & Weekends (Safety‑Critical Role) including on call
About the Role
We’re looking for a confident, safety‑driven Team Leader (OCS) to ensure our Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) remains safe, reliable and efficient — keeping the railway powered and Britain moving.
* Take ownership of frontline maintenance activities, working with and coordinating a team of technicians to deliver inspections, renewals, maintenance, diagnostics and faulting across critical railway power systems.
* Set the standard for safety, quality and productivity, ensuring every shift runs smoothly, efficiently and to the highest engineering expectations.
What Leadership Looks Like in This Role
* Setting up and maintaining safe work arrangements.
* Checking and controlling the quality of work onsite.
* Allocating tasks and ensuring staff have the correct competencies.
* Ensuring tools, plant, vehicles and equipment are fit for use.
* Maintaining accurate documentation and reporting.
* Making sound decisions in fast‑paced, safety‑critical environments.
What You’ll Need
* Technical Background in ONE of the following:
o Experience in OHL systems.
* Core Capabilities
o Solid understanding of electrical principles.
o Experience working safely in high‑risk environments.
o Strong communication, organisational and leadership skills.
o Ability to coach and support team members.
o A willingness to learn and build new technical skills.
o Full UK driving licence.
* Bonus Skills (Not essential but great to have)
o Knowledge of the railway industry.
o Prior experience supervising or mentoring staff.
o Ability to share lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.
o Understanding of operational railway environments.
Benefits
* Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with 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.
* Carer’s leave.
* Health care scheme, GymPass discounts, cycle to work and more.
* Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
Inclusion
We believe diversity drives innovation. Whoever you are, how you identify, where you’re from — if you have the skills and the spark, we want you on our team. No suits required. Just bring your authentic self.
Important Information
* Shifts include days, nights and weekends.
* Outdoor work in all weather conditions.
* Safety‑critical role: drug/alcohol testing, medical checks, hearing and eyesight tests.
* Must live within 60 minutes of your depot.
* On‑call duty.
How to Apply
Closing date: 12 March 2026 – late applications will not be accepted.
Click “apply now” to apply. All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre‑employment checks.
Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and will try its best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or modifications, please add a note to your application.
All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be held securely on the Sentinel database and may result in a 5‑year suspension from applying for a safety‑critical role, a role requiring PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure.
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