Location
Springburn, Glasgow, GB
Department Name
Scotland
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Scotland's Railway covers a large geographical area from the Borders to Thurso at the far tip of the North East of Scotland, accounting for almost 20 percent of the UK rail 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.
Brief Description
This role comes with huge responsibilities. You’ll be accountable for managing a section of the rail network and will manage and develop a large maintenance team. You'll drive safety and efficiency across diverse works.
The Distribution & Plant team for Scotland’s Railway looks after equipment across some of the busiest parts of the network between Glasgow and Edinburgh, as well as some of the most scenic parts including the Banavie swing bridge in Fort William, West Highland line, and Highland Main line. This team keeps power flowing through the electrified rails safely and efficiently.
Based out of our Edinburgh depot, you will work with an experienced team of High Voltage engineers ensuring our 25kV network is maintained to the highest standards. You will collaborate with our Overhead Line and Telecoms departments to provide a reliable service to our train operating customers.
As the Railway operates 24/7, there is a requirement for on-call response commitment as well as the occasional need to work away from home. Our Section Managers work in all conditions at all times of the year - day and night.
You will be provided with high-quality tools, PPE, and equipment to ensure you can deliver quality work. Ongoing training will be provided as you continue to develop your skills.
We are interested to hear from candidates who have electrical experience as well as knowledge of High Voltage working arrangements.
This is a 12-Month Secondment / Fixed Term position.
About the role (External)
What to expect?
Here are some of the duties your role will include:
In this key role, you will manage a section of the rail network. Leading a large maintenance team, you will enjoy significant responsibilities. Managing in-house teams and contractors alike, you'll contribute to the success of our ambitious plans. From signalling to track and electrification, you'll proactively direct the work of teams delivering inspections, renewals, and maintenance of diverse infrastructure assets. You will be personally responsible for planning, inspecting, and implementing important tactical works. This role is operational and will require on-call and out-of-hours contact.
Championing safety as a top priority, you'll have the authority to recommend any necessary renewals. Managing budgets and driving engagement and development across the team, you'll ensure that work is consistently delivered to performance, cost, and quality targets.
Due to the importance of your role, we'll expect you to respond to issues that arise, even when off duty.
What you will bring to the role:
1. Experience of managing the production and delivery of a comprehensive and compliant work programme
2. Able to demonstrate, promote, and embed safe working behaviours within the team
3. Able to coach, influence, and develop others
4. Knowledge of discipline-specific maintenance, inspection, faulting, and renewal techniques
5. Able to lead and implement change and improvement initiatives
6. Excellent communication and influencing skills, both in person and in writing
7. Comfortable working shifts including days, nights, and weekends
8. Hold or be working towards an NVQ level 3 or 4 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or have attained an appropriate level of knowledge through equivalent relevant experience
9. Able to promote and demonstrate safe working behaviours
10. Knowledge of budget management and cost/waste control processes and techniques
11. Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need
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 (if not already held).
How to apply (External)
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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.
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. Applicants should demonstrate their personal commitment to safety in their application.
Grade: Former IMC Terms & Conditions (IMC33B)
Closing date: Midnight on Friday 28th February 2025 - late applications will not be accepted.
We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date (based on application volumes) so if you are interested in this vacancy, we encourage you to make your application as early as possible.
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