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Whether you're looking for a career change or returning to work after some time out, we want to hear from you. No skills or qualifications required; here at Network Rail, we're looking for potential.
Life trackside is challenging and physical; you need determination, but the rewards are worth it. As a Team Leader, 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, ensuring 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.
What are you looking for?
Our Team Leaders play a vital role in our maintenance teams. You don't necessarily need rail experience, but you do need to show how your transferable skills meet the following:
1. Experience of organising and controlling the safe and efficient delivery of work
2. Excellent communication skills, both in person and in writing
3. Knowledge of discipline-specific maintenance, inspection, faulting, and renewal techniques
4. Knowledge of relevant standards, procedures, and instructions
5. A clear and inspirational leader with a strong sense of direction
Desirable Criteria
1. 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
2. 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.
It matters that this is the right role for you.
Shifts Team Leader roles involve a changing shift pattern including days, nights, and weekends. Outdoor working - Our Team Leaders work outside in all weathers, so you'll be comfortable working in different conditions. Safe working - Offers of employment are subject to drug and alcohol testing and passing of the relevant medical assessment and BPSS pre-employment checks. This will include a hearing and eyesight examination. Driving - As a Team Leader, you'll also need a driving licence (category B) so you can drive Network Rail vehicles. Commute times - You'll also need to be within a 60-minute commute of the location that you're applying for.
Don't meet every requirement?
Research suggests that individuals from underrepresented groups may be less likely to apply for a job if they don't meet all the listed criteria. We are building a diverse and inclusive place to work where people of all backgrounds can thrive. We encourage you to apply for this role. We're a Disability Confident organisation and we'll try our best to adapt to suit individual needs.
Start your career journey with Network Rail and apply now.
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