Team Leader (Welding)
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Location
REDHILL, GB
About Network Rail
At Network Rail, we are part of a large family serving millions of passengers and freight users throughout the UK every day. Our service impacts millions of people and we strive to become more efficient as we enhance, maintain, and operate our network. We provide rapid access along busy commuter routes to our seven cities, servicing the varied needs of our business and leisure commuter services, including cross‑border and rural services. We have up to 50 freight services operating every day and are steadily building capacity for growth. Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users drives us every day, and we are empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices, take responsibility for addressing risks, resolve issues, and protect safety and wellbeing. Colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly – if you need flexibility to complete your role just let us know and we will do our utmost to help you invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life. We want to help deliver a railway that is safe, reliable, affordable and that provides great customer service to everyone.
Brief Description
From establishing safety arrangements to checking the quality of work, you’ll direct and inspire the success of a team involved in everything from inspection and faulting, through to maintenance and renewal.
About the Role
We’ll look to you to direct, organise and motivate a high‑performing team. From inspection and faulting through to maintenance and renewal, you’ll play a hands‑on role. You’ll make sure everything is done efficiently and to the highest standards. Safety will be a priority. You’ll establish appropriate safety arrangements and make sure Network Rail staff and contractors alike follow safe systems of work. Proactively controlling and checking the quality of work and the competence of your people, you’ll see to it that assets are fully compliant and all vehicles, plant, tools, equipment and materials are fit for purpose. Along the way, you’ll compile a range of vital reports.
Essential Criteria
* Experience of organising and controlling the safe and efficient delivery of work
* Excellent communication skills, both in person and in writing
* Knowledge of discipline‑specific maintenance, inspection, faulting and renewal techniques
* Knowledge of relevant standards, procedures and instructions
* A clear and inspirational leader with a strong sense of direction
* Hold Safety Critical Competencies COSS CRP and PC
* Hold Tr04 and Tr11 Competence
Desirable Criteria
* Hold or be working towards an NVQ level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or have attained the appropriate level of knowledge gained through equivalent relevant experience
* Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need, this may also include driving vehicles up to 7.5t and a requirement to upgrade their driving licence by undertaking additional training
* Hold Safety Critical Competencies Strapping, NSCD (Ops) and Engineering Supervisor
Other Information
This role involves days, nights and weekend working, and is a safety‑critical role so subject to drug and alcohol testing and passing of the relevant medical assessment.
Salary & Benefits
Salary: £43,997.
Benefits: To find out about the benefits we offer, click here.
This role may require an overtime commitment.
How To Apply
Please submit your application as soon as possible. We may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications. Late applications will not be accepted. Click ‘apply now’ to apply.
EEO Statement
We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone! Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. If you require any reasonable adjustments or modifications, please add a note to your application.
Drug & Alcohol Standard
All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held and a 5‑year suspension from applying for a safety‑critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industry
Rail Transportation
Closing Date
1st January 2026
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