Team Leader [Track Maintenance] - Clapham

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Join the Southern Region - where your work truly matters.

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 key-and 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.

Location:Clapham
Salary: Starting from IMC
20 £ 38716 + Location Allowance or Standard Maintenance Contract £43997 + Location Allowance
Shift Pattern: (Days, Nights, Weekends) Safety Critical

We're looking for proactive, safety-focused leaders to join our Track Maintenance team. In this role, you'll lead and inspire a dedicated crew responsible for maintaining and renewing track infrastructure-the foundation of a safe and reliable railway network.

If you're passionate about leading from the front
, driving safety and performance
, and creating a positive team culture
, this is your chance to make a real impact.

As a Team Leader
, you'll be the driving force behind a high-performing team responsible for inspection, faulting, maintenance, and renewal of track assets
. Your role will be hands-on and dynamic, ensuring every task meets the highest standards and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and motivate 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.

Monitor and check the quality of work, confirming assets meet all standards.

Verify that vehicles, tools, and equipment 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.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and embed a culture of safety.
• Excellent communication skills-verbal and written.
• Technical expertise in conductor rail inspection, faulting, maintenance, and renewal techniques.
• Knowledge of relevant standards and procedures.

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.

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.

Why you'll love it here

• Perks That Pack a Punch:
• We offer excellent benefits, including:
• 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.
• Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.
• Carer's leave to support those who matter.
• Healthcare Scheme, Gym Pass discounts, Cycle to work plus more.
• We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees.

Plus, more....

We're All About Inclusion

We believe diversity drives innovation. Whoever you are, however you identify, wherever you're from - if you've got the skills and the spark, we want you on our team. No suits required. Just bring your authentic self.

As part of the application process, you'll be asked to complete your three-year employment history and upload your CV.

Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview…