Railway Section Supervisor

2 weeks ago


Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom Network Rail Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Section Supervisor to join our team at Network Rail. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for managing a section of the rail network, leading a large maintenance team, and driving safety and efficiency across diverse works.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage and develop a large maintenance team, ensuring they have the skills and resources needed to deliver high-quality work
  • Direct the work of teams delivering inspections, renewals, and maintenance of diverse infrastructure assets, including signalling, track, and electrification
  • Plan, inspect, and implement important tactical works, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget
  • Champion safety as a top priority, recommending any necessary renewals and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Manage budgets and drive engagement and development across the team, ensuring work is consistently delivered to performance, cost, and quality targets
Requirements
  • Experience of managing the production and delivery of a comprehensive and compliant work programme
  • Able to demonstrate, promote, and embed safe working behaviours within the team
  • Able to coach, influence, and develop others
  • Knowledge of discipline-specific maintenance, inspection, faulting, and renewal techniques
  • Able to lead and implement change and improvement initiatives
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills, both in person and in writing
What We Offer

As a Network Rail employee, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits, including:

  • Privileged staff travel - Leisure travel discount of 75% on all leisure travel and includes family members
  • A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train
  • Benefits package including healthcare offers, a cycle to work scheme, discounted healthcare club membership, and a discounted offers and benefits including childcare, healthcare, and online shopping site
  • Effectively manage work-life balance with a 35hrs per week contract, with hybrid working, flexible working, and family-friendly support
  • 5 days paid volunteering leave
  • 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community
Why Network Rail?

We are a leading employer in the rail industry, offering a wide range of career opportunities and a commitment to developing our people. As a Section Supervisor, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and experience, working on a wide range of projects and initiatives that will help shape the future of our rail network.



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