Team Leader; Signalling Maintenance - Waterloo Signal Maintenance

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Covering Wessex, Sussex, and Kent, the Southern Region is one of the busiest and most dynamic parts of the railway. Our teams keep some of the UK's most vital passenger and freight routes moving every single day. This is a place where collaboration, innovation, and resilience are keyand where your contribution will directly impact millions of journeys. We are entering an exciting new chapter as we integrate with train operating companies under one national leadership, creating even greater opportunities to shape the future of rail.

From supporting major modernisation programmes to improving performance for local communities and enhancing safety across complex operational environments, Southern offers a fast‑paced, rewarding environment to grow your career and make a real difference.

🚦 Team Leader Signalling Maintenance

Location: Waterloo Signal Maintenance Depot

Salary: Starting from IMC
10 £ 52,291 or Standard Maintenance Contract £56,777

Please note:
You MUST have SMTH and working towards or already hold IRSE Licence

We're looking for proactive, safety‑focused leaders to join our Signalling Maintenance team. In this role, you'll empower and guide a dedicated team that plays a crucial part in keeping the railway safe, reliable, and efficient. If you're passionate about leading from the front, driving safety and performance, creating a positive team culture, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

We do require Mandatory S&T experience & hold / working towards an IRSE licence

As a Team Leader, you'll be the driving force behind a high‑performing team responsible for everything from inspection and faulting to maintenance and renewal of signalling assets. Your role will be hands‑on and dynamic, ensuring that every task is completed to the highest standards and in line with safety requirements.

• Lead and inspire your team to deliver safe, efficient and high‑quality work.
• Establish and maintain robust safety arrangements for staff and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with safe systems of work, standards and procedures.
• Proactively monitor and check the quality of work, confirming assets meet all standards.
• Verify that vehicles, tools, equipment and materials are fit for purpose and properly managed.
• Compile accurate reports and maintain essential records.
• Support the development and competence of your team.

• Proven experience in planning, implementing, and managing safe systems of work to ensure compliance.
• Strong leader with the ability to motivate, direct, and embed a culture of safety within your team.
• Excellent communication, both verbal and written, to collaborate effectively and influence outcomes.
• Technical expertise in signalling inspection, faulting, maintenance, and renewal techniques, along with knowledge of relevant standards and procedures.

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject, or equivalent experience.
• Willingness to drive vehicles.
• Working towards or holding SMTH and IRSE competencies.

Important:
This is a safety‑critical role, which means you'll need to pass a medical assessment and be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Your role will involve working days, nights and weekends, so flexibility is necessary.

• Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.
• Defined benefit pension scheme.
• 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.
• Up to 75% off leisure travel.
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
• Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.
• Carer's leave.
• Health care scheme, Gym Pass discounts, cycle to work scheme and more.
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• …and more.

We believe that different perspectives make us stronger. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, experiences and identities. If you're passionate about safety, leadership and making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us keep Britain moving safely and efficiently!

Closing date: 3rd March 2026

Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we welcome applications from everyone. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and will offer reasonable adjustments where possible. All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre‑employment checks. Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail.

All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drug and alcohol test. A positive result will result in rescission of the application, and a 5‑year suspension from applying for a safety critical role.