Section Manager Overhead Line Equipment Depot

Overview

🌟 This is an exciting time to join Network Rail as we celebrate 200 Years of Passenger Rail:
Innovating for the Future. It is not just a celebration, though - it's a commitment to continue delivering a simpler, better, greener railway. Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system.

Kettering, GB

Kettering Depot

🌟 Join Our Team at Network Rail! 🌟 This is an exciting time to join Network Rail as we celebrate 200 Years of Passenger Rail:
Innovating for the Future. It is not just a celebration, though - it's a commitment to continue delivering a simpler, better, greener railway. Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. Network Rail operates and maintains the railway infrastructure 24/7, 365 days a year. From the first passenger railway in 1825 to today's AI‑driven predictive maintenance, the rail industry has continuously evolved.

Now, as we enter Network Rail's Control Period 7 (CP7), the focus is on modernisation, sustainability, and operational efficiency. We’re passionate about great service and commit to our service equation vision by “Putting Passengers First”. Performance, safety and getting the fundamental basics right is something we strive for, as well as asking ourselves - what can we do to put our passengers and freight users at the centre of everything we do?

Are you ready to make a difference in people's lives? At Network Rail, we connect passengers and freight customers, ensuring safe and efficient transportation across the country. We’re an organisation where people truly matter, and when you join us, you matter to us and millions of others. to watch our inspiring video to learn more about us! We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve.

To discover more about our ED&I commitments . We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work‑life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process. You can visit Even breaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support.

• 28 days annual leave – with the opportunity to buy and/or sell up to 5 days
• Access to a range of contributory pension schemes and the potential to top up your competitive salary with a bonus
• A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train
• Privileged staff travel – Leisure travel discount of 75%
• We can offer you a season ticket loan; annual season tickets are discounted.
• 35‑hour‑per‑week contract with flexible working options available to help support your work‑life balance
• Hybrid working and enhanced family‑friendly support
• Take advantage of childcare vouchers, healthcare offers (including discounted healthcare club membership), discounted cycle hire, and online shopping sites
• 5 days of paid volunteering leave
• 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community

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This is your chance to take charge of a critical part of the railway, where every decision you make keeps journeys safe, reliable, and on track.

• Lead a powerhouse team:
  Inspire and develop a large maintenance crew, driving performance at every level.
• Be the safety champion:
  Set the standard for inspections, maintenance, and renewals that protect millions of passengers.
• Deliver results that matter:
  Balance budgets, resources, and efficiency while hitting ambitious safety, quality, and performance targets.
• Shape tomorrow’s railway:
  Direct infrastructure projects that keep the network moving and evolving.

This isn’t just a management role – it’s a chance to leave your mark on one of the nation’s most vital systems.

In this key role, you will be accountable for managing a section of the rail network. Leading a large maintenance team, you will enjoy significant responsibilities. Managing in‑house teams and contractors alike, you'll make a vital contribution to the success of our ambitious plans. From signalling to track and electrification, you'll proactively…