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Department Name
CR Rail Testing Brighton Direct (870232) G1
Location
Brighton, GB
Department Name
CR Rail Testing Brighton Direct (870232) G1
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Brief Description
Assist the Section Manager in the inspection,maintenance and renewal of assets to standards and within agreed resourcelevels, budget and unit cost measures.Supervise the delivery of work and undertake specific inspections asrequired. Assist in the management ofstaff as directed.
About The Role (External)
Key Accountabilities:
* Supervise and check the quality of work delivered and confirm assets are compliant to standards.
* Carryout work safely and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures,method statements and other instructions.
* Adhere to company policies and procedures.
* Undertake specific inspections in accordance with standards as directed.
* Prioritise work arising.
* Prepare work and resource specifications and method statements including Safe System of Work Plans.
* Assist in the development of work plans that enables work to be delivered safely,efficiently and compliant to standards.
* Assist in the identification and proposal of asset renewals.
* Assist in the allocation of resources.
* Deliver work in accordance with the relevant maintenance plans.
* Provide appropriate information to update systems, databases and records.
* Undertake a programme of staff surveillance, work quality, compliance and asset condition checks as directed.
* Assist in the management, control and discipline of staff as directed.
* Assist in the monitoring and review of staff competence and welfare.
* Contribute to your own development and that of others.
Experience,skills, Knowledge And Competencies
* Experience of directing and supervising worksites and the safe and efficient delivery of work.
* Knowledge of resource and work organisation/planning processes and systems.
* Knowledge and experience of rail testing & lubrication inspection, maintenance, renewal and asset condition assessment techniques.
* Knowledge of relevant standards, procedures and instructions.
* Awareness of cost and waste control techniques.
* Able to demonstrate, promote and embed safe working behaviours within the team.
* Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
* Able to coach, influence and develop others.
* Hold and retain competencies relevant to this post and required by business need.
* Ideally 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.
How To Apply (External)
Salary Starting at £ 45045
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Closing date: 22nd July 2025
Please get your application in 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.
Please note the recruitment process for this role is a Competency based interview.
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. You can visit Evenbreak's Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.
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All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information
Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application.
Drugs and 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 on Sentinel database 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
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Rail Transportation
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