Way Supervisor

Permanent Way Supervisor – Midland Metro Ltd

Location: Midland Metro Ltd, Wednesbury Depot, Potters Lane, WS10 0AR

Salary: £44,262 per annum (including on‑call rota)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: Core hours 07:00 - 15:00, with occasional night work

Benefits: MML Pension, generous annual leave, free travel on tram & WM bus for you and your partner

We're shaping the future of sustainable travel across the West Midlands, connecting communities and reducing congestion with modern, eco‑friendly tram services. Now, we're looking for a Permanent Way Supervisor to lead and inspire our infrastructure team.

As a Permanent Way Supervisor, you'll play a key role in ensuring the safety, reliability and performance of our track infrastructure. Working closely with the Team Leader, you'll oversee maintenance and repair activities, manage priorities and ensure compliance with safety standards.

• Supervising maintenance and repair work on the West Midlands Metro permanent way.
• Conducting inspections and ensuring quality standards are met.
• Deputising for the Team Leader when required.
• Reviewing and maintaining Risk Assessment and Method Statement (RAMS) documentation.
• Supporting project planning, installations and commissioning of new systems.
• Driving a culture of safety, professionalism and continuous improvement.
• Managing contractors and prioritising work using a risk‑based approach.

• Level 3 qualification in permanent way and track maintenance (or equivalent).
• Management qualification (ILM Level 3 or equivalent).
• Experience in leading teams within a safety‑critical environment.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

We believe in investing in our people. If you're passionate about rail infrastructure but don't tick every box, we'll provide training and development opportunities to help you grow into the role and advance your career with us.

Start your journey with West Midlands Metro today – apply now and help us keep the region moving!

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