Team Leader

Team Leader (Signalling Maintenance) Join to apply for the Team Leader (Signalling Maintenance) role at Network Rail Department Name: DB SM(S) Hither Green Direct (831513) G1 Location: Hither Green, GB 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. About The Role 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. Please note: There may be a requirement to work on call in this role if you opt to take the GTRM IMC25 contract. 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. Essential Criteria Experience 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 Desirable Criteria 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 Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need How To Apply Salary: £54,698 Being referred by a friend? Please complete this form. Benefits: To find out about what benefits we offer, click here. Closing date: 23rd December 2025. Please 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. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application. All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre‑employment checks. Click here for more information. Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application. 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 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. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Rail Transportation #J-18808-Ljbffr