Safety-focused leaders
Listed on 2026-03-09
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Transportation
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Engineering
Safety Engineer
As a Team Leader, you'll be the driving force behind a high-performing team responsible for everything from inspection and faulting to maintenance and renewal of signalling assets. Your role will be hands-on and dynamic, ensuring that every task is completed to the highest standards and in line with safety requirements.
Responsibilities- Lead and inspire your team to deliver safe, efficient and high-quality work.
- Establish and maintain robust safety arrangements for staff and contractors.
- Ensure compliance with safe systems of work, standards and procedures.
- Proactively monitor and check the quality of work, confirming assets meet all standards.
- Verify that vehicles, tools, equipment and materials are fit for purpose and properly managed.
- Compile accurate reports and maintain essential records.
- Support the development and competence of your team.
We're looking for proactive, safety-focused leaders to join our Signalling Maintenance team. In this role, you'll empower and guide a dedicated team that plays a crucial part in keeping the railway safe, reliable, and efficient. If you're passionate about leading from the front, driving safety and performance, creating a positive team culture, this is your opportunity to make an impact. Proven experience in planning, implementing, and managing safe systems of work to ensure compliance.
Qualificationsand Experience
- Strong leader with the ability to motivate, direct, and embed a culture of safety within your team.
- Excellent communication, both verbal and written, to collaborate effectively and influence outcomes.
- Technical expertise in signalling inspection, faulting, maintenance, and renewal techniques, along with knowledge of relevant standards and procedures.
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject, or equivalent experience.
- Willingness to drive vehicles.
- Working towards or holding SMTH and IRSE competencies.
This is a safety-critical role, which means you'll need to pass a medical assessment and be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Your role will involve working days, nights and weekends, so flexibility is necessary.
Benefits- Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.
- Defined benefit pension scheme.
- 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.
- Up to 75% off leisure travel.
- Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
- Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.
- Carer's leave to support those who matter.
- Healthcare Scheme, Gym Pass discounts, Cycle to work plus more.
- Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees.
- Plus, more….
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