Do you have a strong understanding of signalling maintenance, faulting, inspection, and renewal techniques abiding by NR/L3/SIG/10663 and NR/L3/SIG/11231 standards?
Location: 3 x Leeds / 2 x Wakefield
Money: £54,698 + Shift Premium + Overtime + On-Call
A client organisation is looking for multiple experienced S&T Team Leaders to support critical maintenance, faulting, inspection, and renewal works across the network.
This is an opportunity to step into a hands-on leadership role where you'll directly influence railway safety, operational performance, and team standards. You won't just manage from the sidelines, you'll be actively involved in delivery, mentoring teams, driving compliance, and ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently in a fast-paced operational railway environment.
Why this role stands out:
Permanent opportunity with a major rail organisation
Strong salary with additional shift premium, overtime & on-call payments
Leadership role with genuine responsibility and autonomy
Opportunity to lead high-performing signalling teams
Varied work across faulting, maintenance, inspections, and renewals
Long-term career progression within rail infrastructure
The Role:
As an S&T Team Leader, you'll be responsible for leading and motivating a team delivering safety-critical rail works across the network. You'll ensure all activities are completed safely, compliantly, and to the highest operational standards.
This is a hands-on role requiring a strong technical signalling background alongside leadership capability and a proactive approach to safety, quality, and team performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and organise signalling maintenance, inspection, faulting, and renewal activities
Ensure safe systems of work and robust safety arrangements are maintained at all times
Monitor quality, compliance, and team competence across all works
Ensure tools, vehicles, plant, and equipment remain fit for purpose
Produce operational and compliance reports to support delivery performance
Support and mentor team members while setting high working standards
Work collaboratively with Network Rail teams, contractors, and stakeholders
Essential Experience:
Previous Team Leader experience
Organising and delivering signalling works safely and efficiently
Strong understanding of signalling maintenance, faulting, inspection, and renewal techniques
Knowledge of relevant Network Rail standards including:
NR/L3/SIG/10663
NR/L3/SIG/11231
Valid IRSE Combined Signalling Maintainer & Fault Finder Licence (1.4.230)
Desirable:
NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
Full UK driving licence
Ability to work shifts, weekends, nights, and on-call as required
Additional Benefits:
Shift premium for qualifying hours
Overtime opportunities available
Long-term career stability and progression
Opportunity to work within a safety-focused, high-performing environment
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Salary description
£54698.00 - £54698.00 per year