Signalling Team Leader - Railway Operations
Are you an experienced signalling professional ready to lead from the front? We're looking for a motivated and safety-focused Signalling Team Leader to manage and develop a high-performing team delivering critical inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal activities across the railway.
This is a hands-on, safety-critical role where no two days are the same - and where your leadership will make a real difference to railway safety, reliability and performance.
What you'll be doing
Lead, motivate and organise a team to deliver work safely, efficiently and to the highest standards
Plan and direct inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal activities
Establish and maintain robust safety arrangements and safe systems of work
Proactively manage quality, compliance and team competence
Ensure all vehicles, tools, plant, equipment and materials are fit for purpose
Produce accurate and timely reports to support smooth operations
Set the standard by working hands-on alongside your team
This role involves days, nights, weekends and on-call working.
Essential criteria
Proven experience organising and controlling the safe and efficient delivery of work
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Sound knowledge of signalling maintenance, inspection, faulting and renewal techniques
Working knowledge of relevant standards, procedures and instructions, including
NR/L3/SIG/10663
NR/L3/SIG/11231
A clear, confident and inspirational leadership style
Valid IRSE Combined Signalling Maintainer & Fault Finder Licence 1.4.230
Desirable criteria
NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience
Ability and willingness to drive vehicles as required by business needs
Previous experience in railway signalling, ideally in a team-leading role
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status