Team Leader - Signals & Telecoms

Our client is seeking a Team Leader - Signals & Telecoms to lead safety-critical inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal activities across railway signalling assets. This permanent role combines technical signalling expertise with team leadership to ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with Network Rail standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Directing and organising daily team activities to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of work
Establishing and maintaining appropriate safety arrangements and safe systems of work
Leading by example and promoting a strong safety culture
Managing work quality, asset compliance and team competence
Overseeing signalling control systems, track circuits, point machines and mechanical and electrical signalling equipment
Ensuring vehicles, tools, plant, equipment and materials are safe and fit for purpose
Producing operational, performance and compliance reports
Working hands-on with the team when required and supporting the delivery of maintenance and renewal activities

Job Requirements:

Experience of organising and controlling the safe and efficient delivery of work
Knowledge of signalling inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal techniques
SMTH competence or relevant signalling maintenance expertise
Working knowledge of relevant railway standards, procedures and instructions, including NR/L3/SIG/10663 and NR/L3/SIG/11231
Proven ability to lead, motivate and influence a team
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated commitment to safe working behaviours and quality assurance
NVQ Level 2 or 3, or equivalent qualification or experience, in a relevant discipline would be advantageous
Ability and willingness to drive vehicles where required by business needs

Working Arrangements:

Safety-critical role involving days, nights, weekends and on-call working
Compliance with location and business response time requirements
Subject to medical assessment and drug and alcohol testing
Permanent employment opportunity within the rail infrastructure sector
If you are an experienced signalling professional with strong leadership skills and a commitment to safe, compliant railway operations, apply now to take the next step in your career with our client