Section Supervisor [Signalling]- Didcot Depot

You’ll help keep our nation moving every single day. A critical part of the work we do is the daily upkeep of the rail network.

Your role is a tactical role to assist the Section Manager in the inspection, maintenance and renewal of assets to standards and within agreed resource levels, budget and unit cost measures.

You will supervise the delivery of work and undertake specific inspections as required. Assist in the management of staff as directed.

About the role (External)

You will be a specialist in Signalling & Telecoms. You’ll be working with equipment including signals that control when trains can run, level crossings, and points systems. With your willingness to learn, you’ll develop a huge range of technical skills across a range of manual, electrical and digital equipment.

You will:

· Supervise and check the quality of work delivered and confirm assets are compliant to standards.

· Carryout work safely and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures, method statements and other instructions.

· Adhere to company policies and procedures.

· Undertake specific inspections in accordance with standards as directed.

· Prioritize work arising.

· Prepare work and resource specifications and method statements including Safe System of Work Plans.

· Assist in the development of work plans that enables work to be delivered safely, efficiently and compliant to standards.

· Assist in the identification and proposal of asset renewals.

· Assist in the allocation of resources.

· Delivery work in accordance with the relevant maintenance plans.

· Provide appropriate information to update systems, databases and records.

· Undertake a programme of staff surveillance, work quality, compliance and asset condition checks as directed.

· Assist in the management, control and discipline of staff as directed.

· Assist in the monitoring and review of staff competence and welfare.

· Contribute to your own development and that of others.

Your skills matter

Our Section Supervisors play a key role in our maintenance teams. You will need to meet the following, 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.

· Experience of directing and supervising worksites and the safe and efficient delivery of work.

· Knowledge of resource and work organisation/planning processes and systems.

· Knowledge and experience of signalling inspection, maintenance, renewal and asset condition assessment techniques.

· Knowledge of relevant standards, procedures and instructions.

· Awareness of cost and waste control techniques.

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

· Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

· Able to coach, influence and develop others.

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

· Ideally 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.

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

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.

· Accelerated and improved technology deployment – we have a raft of labour and life-saving technology ready to be rolled out.

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. When you're part of our team, you matter to us and you matter to millions. Watch our video to find out more!

About our people and the recruitment process - We’re an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We look for opportunities to offer great opportunities to learn and grow through personal and professional development. And, if you make the grade then you can look forward to a rewarding and fulfilling career with a company that joined the top 50 in the Glassdoor's 2021 Best Places to Work.

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 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., £56,820 per annum