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Team Leader (Off Track)


Company : Network Rail


Location : Yeovil, England


Created : 2025-06-13


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for theTeam Leader (Off Track)role atNetwork Rail 11 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theTeam Leader (Off Track)role atNetwork Rail Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. About Network RailAt 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. LocationYeovil, GBDepartment NameCX SMOT, Eastleigh, Direct (881216) G1About Network RailAt 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 upmost to help you to invest in your career with uswhile 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 . For more information about Network Rail click hereBrief DescriptionPlease note that this role may require an oncall commitmentFrom 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 make sure 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 see to it 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 CriteriaExperience 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 CompetenceDesirable CriteriaHold 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 Superviso rThis 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 assessmentHow To Apply (External)Salary£40639 – Standard Maintenance Contract + £975 South East AllowanceBeen referred by a friend, then please complete this formNetwork Rail Benefits– To find out about what benefits we offer, click hereClosing date:18th June 2025Please get your application in as soon as possible, we may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications.Late applications will not be accepted.Please note the recruitment process for this role is a Competency based interview.We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone!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. You can visit Evenbreak's 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 hereAll offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more informationKeeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do.Safe behaviouris therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail.You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application.Drugs and Alcohol Standard:All prospective candidates 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 onSentineldatabase 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 Seniority levelSeniority level Mid-Senior level Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Information Technology Industries Rail Transportation Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Network Rail by 2x Get notified about new Team Lead jobs inYeovil, England, United Kingdom . 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