Team Leader Track Maintenance

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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. We provide rapid access along busy commuter routes to our seven cities, servicing the varied needs of our business and leisure commuter services, including cross‑border services and rural services.

Eastleigh, GB

CX SM(Tr) Eastleigh Direct (881112) G1

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. You’ll play a hands‑on role, ensuring efficiency, high standards and safety. You will establish and enforce safe systems of work for staff and contractors, control and check work quality and competence, ensure assets are compliant and compile vital reports.

• Experience of organising and controlling the safe and efficient delivery of work
• Excellent communication skills, both in person and in writing
• Knowledge of discipline‑specific maintenance, inspection, faulting and renewal techniques
• Knowledge of relevant standards, procedures and instructions
• A clear and inspirational leader with a strong sense of direction
• Hold Safety Critical Competencies COSS CRP and PC
• Hold Tr04 and Tr11 Competence

• 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, including driving vehicles up to 7.5t and upgrading their driving licence by undertaking additional training
• Hold Safety Critical Competencies Strapping, NSCD (Ops) and Engineering Supervisor

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in undertaking maintenance tasks including S&C replacement and renewal

Days, nights and weekend working. Role is safety‑critical and subject to drug and alcohol testing and passing of the relevant medical assessment.

Salary: £43,997

Network Rail benefits include a range of rewards. To find out more, visit our benefits page.

21st January 2026

To apply, select ‘Apply now’ and submit your application as soon as possible. Late applications will not be accepted. The recruitment process involves a competency‑based interview.

We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and welcome applications from everyone. Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and will adapt the process and offer reasonable adjustments where needed.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Rail Transportation