Location Hitchin, GB Department Name Eastern Region About Network Rail Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We're an organisation where people matter. Watch our video to find out more We're continuing to build a diverse organisation which is representative of the people we serve. We want to harness the skills and expertise of our people and attract the best talent, to enable a safe and accessible railway for everyone. To learn why inclusion is important to us, please click here. About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance. We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer 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. Brief Description You'll develop a range of skills, including leadership. Supporting a Works Delivery Manager, you'll play a hands-on role in everything from quality and safety inspection, through to staff management. About The Role (External) With a remit spanning inspection, maintenance and renewal, you'll provide vital support to a Works Delivery Manager. Supervising the delivery of work, and carrying out inspections, you'll be integral to keeping our assets compliant. You'll take a hands-on role, assisting with the management of staff, checking the quality of work, and actively promoting safety. We'll look to you to prioritise work during your shift, prepare work and resource specifications, and assist in the allocation of resources. Along the way, you'll keep a range of systems, databases and records up to date. Crucially, as well as furthering your own skills, you'll help others with their development. Essential Criteria Experience of directing and supervising worksites and the safe and efficient delivery of work Knowledge of processes for planning and organising work and resources Knowledge of discipline-specific maintenance, inspection, faulting and renewal techniques Able to coach, influence and develop others Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing Comfortable working shifts including days, nights and weekends Desirable Criteria Hold or be working towards an NVQ level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or have attained an appropriate level of knowledge through equivalent relevant experience Awareness of cost and waste control techniques 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 so subject to drug and alcohol testing and passing of the relevant medical assessment. How To Apply (External) Salary : £40,043 Closing date : 02/01/25. - Late applications will not be accepted. Click apply now to apply. Remote working opportunity What does our recruitment process look like? Once you have applied, our Recruitment Specialist will look at your CV. If your experience matches what we're looking for, you'll be invited to an interview Drugs and Alcohol Standard: Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard is changing as of 16.01.2023. All prospective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role by 16.01.2023 will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced. You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application. Network Rail Benefits - To find out about what benefits we offer, click here All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information