Leading Track Technician; Nights

We're looking for an experienced Leading Track Technician to join our Engineering team and help deliver a safe, reliable and efficient railway service across the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) network. Reporting to the Track Team Leader, you'll take a hands‑on leadership role, supervising track maintenance and inspection activities while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality and operational performance. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced track maintenance professional who enjoys leading teams, solving technical problems and working in a safety‑critical railway environment.

You will be responsible for coordinating planned and reactive maintenance activities, supervising track operatives and contractors, and ensuring track assets remain safe, compliant and fit for purpose. Working as part of a dedicated engineering team, you'll play a key role in maintaining and improving the DLR's track infrastructure, supporting operational performance and delivering excellent outcomes for passengers and stakeholders.

• Lead teams of track operatives and contractors undertaking inspection, maintenance and renewal activities across the DLR network.
• Plan, prioritise, communicate and supervise preventative and corrective maintenance works in line with the Annual Asset Maintenance Plan.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture, ensuring full compliance with railway standards, legislation, policies and procedures.
• Ensure all maintenance and inspection activities are completed to the highest safety, quality and technical standards.
• Produce and maintain accurate inspection, maintenance and performance records.
• Identify defects, faults and deterioration and ensure corrective actions are completed effectively.
• Support the efficient delivery of major possessions and engineering works.
• Allocate resources and support the deployment of competent personnel to deliver maintenance activities safely and effectively.
• Provide technical support, mentoring and guidance to track operatives and apprentices.
• Operate and maintain track plant, tools, engineering equipment and vehicles as required.
• Assist with emergency response activities and infrastructure fault rectification when required.
• Deputise for the Track Team Leader when required, taking responsibility for safety and technical decisions.

• Practical experience in track inspection, maintenance and railway infrastructure activities.
• Strong leadership and supervisory experience within a maintenance, engineering or rail environment.
• Working knowledge of track construction, components, maintenance techniques and inspection processes.
• Experience leading teams and coordinating safe systems of work.
• Ability to interpret and work in accordance with engineering standards, procedures and legislation.
• Experience producing technical reports, maintenance records and operational documentation.
• Good IT skills and experience using maintenance or asset management systems.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to motivate, support and develop colleagues.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Full commitment to safety, quality and operational excellence.

• Experience working within a rail or light rail environment.
• Competence operating railway engineering plant and equipment.
• Experience supervising contractors and third-party suppliers.
• Knowledge of asset management principles and maintenance planning.
• Experience leading teams during engineering possessions or major infrastructure works.
• Higher-level IT skills and experience using engineering asset management systems.
• Relevant rail industry…