Team Leader - Swindon Hawksworth Depot

You’ll help keep our nation moving every single day. This is a critical part of the work we do 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 role (Internal & External)

Welding – Leading a team of welders to supporting the track organisation in our Maintenance teams by joining rails using various techniques.

Grinding – Leading a team of grinders, to support the track maintenance function in our Maintenance teams for the maintenance of S&C, assets, prolonging asset life and reliability.

You will develop a sought-after professional skill and have career progression opportunities.

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.

You matter to your team

The team depends on you. We’ll look to you to direct, organise and motivate a high performing team.

Your duties will include:

· Establish and maintain appropriate safety arrangements for staff under your control including Contractors.

· Carry out work safely and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures, method statements or other relevant instructions.

· Undertake work and associated duties for which you are trained and competent.

· Undertake and direct work activities in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with all relevant standards.

· Control and check the quality of work undertaken and confirm assets are compliant to standards.

· Check that the staff under your control have the appropriate and valid competencies.

· Check that vehicles, plant, tools, equipment and materials under your control are fit for use and are used/stored and disposed of correctly.

· Accurately report all work completed/not completed and produce/maintain records as required.

· Contribute to your own development and that of others.

· Adhere to company policies and procedures., Welding – Leading a team of welders to supporting the track organisation in our Maintenance teams by joining rails using various techniques.

Grinding – Leading a team of grinders, to support the track maintenance function in our Maintenance teams for the maintenance of S&C, assets, prolonging asset life and reliability.

You will develop a sought-after professional skill and have career progression opportunities.

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.

You matter to your team

The team depends on you. We’ll look to you to direct, organise and motivate a high performing team.

Your duties will include:

· Establish and maintain appropriate safety arrangements for staff under your control including Contractors.

· Carry out work safely and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures, method statements or other relevant instructions.

· Undertake work and associated duties for which you are trained and competent.

· Undertake and direct work activities in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with all relevant standards.

· Control and check the quality of work undertaken and confirm assets are compliant to standards.

· Check that the staff under your control have the appropriate and valid competencies.

· Check that vehicles, plant, tools, equipment and materials under your control are fit for use and are used/stored and disposed of correctly.

· Accurately report all work completed/not completed and produce/maintain records as required.

· Contribute to your own development and that of others.

· Adhere to company policies and procedures., Diversity and inclusion are more than just buzz words for us. We’re constantly striving to make sure we provide a welcoming and safe environment for everyone. We recognise that certain groups are under-represented within our team and we’re working closely with our regional diversity and inclusion networks to make sure we support these groups as best as we can.

· Able to lead, motivate and direct a team.

· Experience of arranging and implementing safe systems of work.

· Experience of organising and controlling the safe and efficient delivery of work.

· Able to demonstrate, promote and embed safe working behaviours within the team.

· Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

· Knowledge and experience of welding and grinding inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal techniques.

· Knowledge of relevant standards, procedures and instructions.

• Hold and retain competencies relevant to this post, required by business need.


· Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need.

What could set you apart:

· Hold or be working towards an NVQ level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in welding or have attained the appropriate level of knowledge gained through equivalent relevant experience.

Not sure you have everything we are looking for? Let us decide!

It matters that this is the right role for you

Here’s some additional information which might help you:

· Shifts - Operative roles involve a changing shift pattern including days, nights, and weekends.

· Outdoor working - Our operatives work outside in all weathers and so you’ll be comfortable working in different conditions.

· Safe working - offers of employment are subject to drug and alcohol testing and passing of the relevant medical assessment and BPSS pre-employment checks. This will include a hearing and eyesight examination.

· Physical working - This role is physically demanding and will require the successful candidate to be able to carry out all duties for the role.

· Driving - As a team leader you’ll also need a driving licence (category B) so you can drive Network Rail vehicles.

· Commute times – You’ll also need to be within a 60-minute commute of the location that you’re applying for.

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.

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. Now is a fantastic time and join our team in Wales and Western region as we finalise the reforms to our maintenance organisation 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.

· Individual rostering – enabling us to send the right number or people to fix a fault.

· Multi-skilling – investing in the knowledge and skills of our people so they are better equipped to fix the most common faults themselves.

Your commitment to self-development and continuous learning is hugely important in this role and we'll provide you with all the training to develop both technical skills and non-technical leadership skills. If you’re joining us from another industry, the structured training will give you the skills and confidence to move into a rewarding career in rail. Today’s operatives are tomorrow’s technicians and team leaders, and we offer a clear career path for you.

As a Network Rail employee, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits!

· Privileged staff travel - Leisure travel discount of 75% on all leisure travel and includes family members.

· A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train.

· Benefits package including healthcare offers, a cycle to work scheme, discounted healthcare club membership, and a discounted offers and benefits including childcare, healthcare and online shopping site.

· Effectively manage work-life balance with a 35hrs per week contract, with hybrid working, flexible working, and family friendly support.

· 5 days paid volunteering leave.

· 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community.