About Network Rail
At Network Rail, we're 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 services and rural services. We have up to 50 freight services operating every day and we are steadily building capacity for this to grow. Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues, and protecting safety and wellbeing.
Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives don't always fit around a traditional working pattern. If you need flexibility to complete your role just let us know and we will do our utmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life.
We want to help deliver a railway which is safe, reliable, affordable, and that provides great customer service to everyone.
Brief Description
Please note that this role may require an on-call commitment.
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 (External)
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 ensure 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 ensure 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
This role involves days, nights, and weekend working, and is a safety-critical role subject to drug and alcohol testing and passing of the relevant medical assessment.
#J-18808-Ljbffr