Who We Are
Southern Region covers Wessex, Sussex and Kent, one of the busiest and most dynamic parts of the railway. Our teams keep vital passenger and freight routes moving every day. We focus on collaboration, innovation and resilience, impacting millions of journeys.
Location
Eastleigh DU
Salary
Starting from IMC20 £38,716 + Location Allowance or Standard Maintenance Contract £45,669 + Location Allowance
Hours
Full‑time
Shift Pattern
Days, nights, weekends, unsocial hours (safety critical)
About The Role
We’re looking for proactive, safety‑focused leaders to join our Track Maintenance team. You will lead and inspire a dedicated crew responsible for maintaining and renewing track infrastructure – the foundation of a safe and reliable railway network.
What You’ll Do
As a Team Leader, you are the driving force behind a high‑performing team responsible for inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal of track assets. Your role will be hands‑on and dynamic, ensuring every task meets the highest standards and safety requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and motivate 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.
* Monitor and check the quality of work, confirming assets meet all standards.
* Verify that vehicles, tools and equipment are fit for purpose and properly managed.
* Compile accurate reports and maintain essential records.
* Support the development and competence of your team.
Your Experience and Skills
* Proven experience in planning, implementing and managing safe systems of work.
* Strong leadership skills, able to motivate and embed a culture of safety.
* Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
* Technical expertise in conductor rail inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal techniques.
* Knowledge of relevant standards and procedures.
What Could Set You Apart
* NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.
* Willingness to drive vehicles.
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.
Why Join us
We offer excellent benefits, including generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), optional buy/sell days, a defined benefit pension scheme, 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets, up to 75% off leisure travel, flexible/hybrid working arrangements, volunteer and carer leave, a healthcare scheme, GymPass discounts, cycle‑to‑work and more. We also provide generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave to support our employees.
We’re All About Inclusion
We believe diversity drives innovation. Whoever you are, however you identify, wherever 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.
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