Team Lead (Signalling & Telecoms)

Morson Vital is recruiting Signalling & Telecoms Team Leads on behalf of a major UK rail infrastructure organisation. This is a safety‑critical, hands‑on leadership role, responsible for leading high‑performing signalling teams delivering inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal activities.
Location: Wakefield or Leeds (Must be within a 60 minute commute)
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, direct and motivate a team to deliver work safely, efficiently, and to required standards
* Organise daily activities covering inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal works
* Establish, maintain and monitor robust safety arrangements and safe systems of work
* Proactively manage quality, compliance, and team competence
* Ensure all vehicles, tools, equipment and materials are fit for purpose and compliant
* Work hands‑on, setting the standard for technical excellence and safety leadership
* Produce essential operational, safety and compliance reports
* Act as a role model for safety, behaviours, and performance on site
Safety & Working Arrangements
* Safety‑critical role
* Involves days, nights, weekends, and on‑call working
* Subject to:
* Medical assessment
* Drug & alcohol testing
* BPSS (Basic Personnel Security Standard) clearance
Essential Criteria
* Experience organising and controlling the safe and efficient delivery of work
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
* Proven Railway Signalling experience, including:
* Inspection
* Faulting
* Maintenance
* Renewal activities
* Working knowledge of:
* NR/L3/SIG/10663
* NR/L3/SIG/11231
* Strong knowledge of relevant standards, procedures and instructions
* A clear, confident and inspirational leadership style
* Valid IRSE Combined Signalling Maintainer & Fault Finder Licence (1.4.230)
Desirable Criteria
* NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
(or equivalent experience)
* Previous experience in a Signalling Team Leader or Supervisory role
* Willing and able to drive vehicles in line with business requirements
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