Railway Operations Manager

3 days ago


Pontypool, Torfaen County Borough, United Kingdom Network Rail Full time
About Network Rail

At 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're finalizing reforms to our maintenance organization, which will deliver:

  • A safer and more reliable and punctual service for passengers and employees
  • Quicker fault fixes by more agile multi-disciplined response teams
  • Accelerated and improved technology deployment

We're an inclusive employer of choice, and we welcome applications from everyone. We look for opportunities to offer great opportunities to learn and grow through personal and professional development.

The Role

You'll help keep our nation moving every single day. This is a critical part of the work we do, which is the daily upkeep of the rail network. From 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 Job

You'll play a hands-on role in inspection and faulting, through to maintenance and renewal. You'll establish appropriate safety arrangements and ensure Network Rail staff and contractors 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.

Your Skills Matter
  • Experience of organizing and controlling the safe and efficient delivery of work
  • Excellent communication skills, both in person and in writing
  • Knowledge of track maintenance, inspection, faulting, and renewal techniques
  • Knowledge of relevant standards, procedures, and instructions
  • A clear and inspirational leader with a strong sense of direction
What We Offer

We believe that safety and performance go hand in hand. We provide access to support services, such as our employee assistance program, to help you with finances, family, health, and wellbeing. In addition to this, we offer excellent benefits, are sensitive to work-life balance, and encourage our employees to use their 5 volunteer days for their favourite causes.

  • 28 days annual leave entitlement
  • My benefits – Our discounted online shopping site
  • A range of discounted offers, including childcare vouchers, healthcare offers, cycle to work, healthcare club discounted membership, and other benefits
  • Subsidies of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets
  • A range of pension schemes
  • 2 weeks paid reserve leave for our Armed Forces community
Disability Confident Leader

Network Rail is an accredited Disability Confident Leader.



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