Team Leader; Signalling Maintenance - Felthan Area Sig Centre

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Join the Southern Region where your work truly matters. Covering Wessex, Sussex and Kent, the Southern Region is one of the busiest and most dynamic parts of the railway. Our teams keep some of the UK's most vital passenger and freight routes moving every single day. This is a place where collaboration, innovation and resilience are key and where your contribution will directly impact millions of journeys.

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Team Leader Signalling Maintenance

Location: Feltham Area Sig Centre

Salary: Starting from IMC
10 52291 or Standard Maintenance Contract 56,777

Shift Pattern: Days, Nights and Weekends (Safety Critical Role)

Selection Process: The recruitment process for this role will consist of a competency‑based interview, a practical assessment under observation and a scenario‑based assessment. Full details will be provided to candidates invited to interview.

• Lead and inspire a high‑performing team responsible for inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal of signalling assets.
• Ensure work is completed to the highest safety and quality standards.
• Establish and maintain robust safety arrangements for staff and contractors.
• Enforce compliance with safe systems of work, standards and procedures.
• Monitor and check the quality of work, confirming assets meet all standards.
• Verify 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.

• Proven experience in planning, implementing and managing safe systems of work to ensure compliance.
• Strong leader who can motivate, direct and embed a culture of safety within your team.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• 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 must 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.

• 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 and more.
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave.

We believe that different perspectives make us stronger. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, experiences and identities. If you’re passionate about safety, leadership and making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Help us keep Britain moving safely and efficiently! Closing date: 10th March 2026 – late applications will not be accepted.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre‑employment checks.

Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application.

All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on the Sentinel database and a 5‑year suspension from applying for a safety‑critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure, will be enforced.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and will try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities accessing, applying and interviewing for roles.