Team Leader Signalling Maintenance

Network Rail is 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.

From inspecting and fault‑finding to maintenance and refurbishment work, you will play a hands‑on role. You will ensure that everything is done efficiently and to the highest standards. Safety will be a priority. You will establish appropriate safety arrangements and ensure that both Network Rail staff and contractors follow safe working systems. You will proactively manage and check the quality of work and the competence of your people so that assets fully comply and all vehicles, machinery, tools, equipment and materials are fit for purpose.

Along the way you will produce a range of essential reports.

Signals and Telecommunications. You will work with equipment including signals that control when trains can run, level crossings, and point systems. You will develop a wide range of technical skills across a variety of handheld, electrical, and digital equipment.

Shifts – rotating shift pattern including days, nights and weekends.

Working outdoors – our workers work outdoors in all weather.

Working safely – job offers are subject to drug and alcohol tests, passing relevant medical assessment, and BPSS pre‑employment checks (including hearing and vision tests).

Driving – a driving licence (category

B) is required to drive Network Rail vehicles.

Commuting times – you need to be within 60 minutes of the location you are applying for.

• Experience in organising and managing the safe and efficient delivery of work.
• Excellent communication skills, both in person and in writing.
• Knowledge of maintenance, inspection, fault‑finding and discipline‑specific refurbishment techniques.
• Knowledge of relevant standards, procedures and instructions.
• A clear and inspiring leader with a strong sense of direction.

• Possess or be working towards NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject, or have reached the appropriate level of knowledge gained through comparable experience.
• Ability and willingness to drive vehicles as required.

• Privileged staff travel – 75% discount on all leisure travel including family members.
• Up to 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work by train.
• Benefits package includes health care offers, bike‑to‑work scheme, discounted health club membership, and discounted offers and benefits including childcare, healthcare and online shopping.
• 35‑hour workweek contract, hybrid working, flexible working, and family‑friendly support.
• 5 days of voluntary work with pay.
• 2 weeks of paid leave reserved for the Armed Forces community.
• Opportunity to join PROUD, the reward and recognition scheme in Wales and West region.

£56,777 per annum

15th June 2026