Team Leader (Operations) in Rugby

Make your mark with Colas Rail UK. At Colas Rail, differences matter. Join a team where being your authentic self is respected, encouraged, and vital to our success. You will be welcomed into an inclusive team where there is a role for every talent and a close-knit, familial culture. You will also have opportunities to help us transform transportation, set new standards, and be bold in pursuing what’s possible.

About Us: Step into the world of Colas Rail, where a century of expertise merges with a daring spirit to shape the future of rail infrastructure. We deliver transport solutions for sustainable mobility and are a leading rail infrastructure business with on track plant and freight capabilities. As a subsidiary of the Colas Group, we bring over a hundred years of experience in delivering major innovations. Every day, thousands of trains run on tracks built, designed, or maintained by Colas Rail.

Leading by our Values: Our values, Respect, Commitment, Pioneering and Sharing, are at the heart of everything we do. These values guide our strategies and daily actions. We respect our employees, celebrate diversity, and foster a safety-focused, inclusive culture. We commit by investing in everyone’s success and leading with safety, integrity, passion, purpose, ethics and transparency. We share knowledge to enable growth and nurture talent. We pioneer to push boundaries, imagine what does not yet exist, and find innovative solutions. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, please apply if your skills, values and experience align to the role.

Purpose of the Role: The purpose of the role of Team Leader (Operations) is to ensure the effective operation of the fleet of On Track Machines (OTM’s) under the O&M contract for TfL. You will oversee a dedicated team allocated to the TfL fleet and uphold the highest standards of safety and maintenance. This role is pivotal in contributing to the safe and reliable operation of passenger train services. Your leadership will drive operational excellence and foster a culture of safety within the team.

Person Specification:

• Previous working experience with OTM’s with extensive knowledge as a Driver/Operator on the Central Operating Section of the Elizabeth Line.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Training, mentoring and coaching ability and willingness to train in these areas.
• Positive attitude and thrives in a busy and pressurised environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication - ability to take the lead on safety critical reporting and safety critical/non-safety critical situations.
• Analytical problem solver.
• Flexible, honest & punctual – Able to work weekends, bank holidays and a mixture of days and nights as part of a 24/7 shift-based roster.
• Willingness to stay away from home (at company expense) when required.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe).
• Full knowledge of UK Rail Operations and Standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Guiding and inspiring your team members to work in a professional and respectful manner.
• Lead in staff planning and rostering.
• Lead in Train Path Planning and OTMS input to comply with fatigue guidelines.
• Attend and provide input to TfL OTM planning meetings.
• Influencing and ensuring a safe working environment for all.
• Hosting monthly team briefs, keeping your team up to date with Company news and events.
• Encouraging safety conversations and close call reporting.
• Ensuring accurate reporting, recording any real time issues including incidents, accidents and environmental occurrences in a professional and efficient manner, informing the appropriate parties within the correct timescales in accordance with company procedures.
• Responsible for daily machine consist being carried out and any issues escalated to the maintenance department, communicating all issues affecting operation shift performance to relevant parties.
• Lead by example - All activities must be undertaken in accordance with policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Conducting team Personal Development Reviews (PDRs) annually.
• Supporting and encouraging team training and development needs.
• As the organisation may change from time to time, you will be expected to meet the evolving operational requirements.

What we Offer:

• Competitive Salary.
• 34 days Annual Leave.
• Industry leading Life Assurance.
• Healthcare Cash Plan.
• Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme.
• Pension Scheme.
• Eye Care Vouchers.
• Long Service Award.
• Season Ticket Loan.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we actively seek to create an environment where everyone feels welcome, heard, valued and respected. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and offer flexible and inclusive adjustments to the interview process. We encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. We are proudly part of the Disability Confidence Scheme, and operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme if you meet the minimum requirements. On joining Colas Rail you’ll have access to our Employee Network Groups, including Railbow, BeyonDisability and Cross Culture. Work life balance is important to us; flexible working options are available where feasible and dependent on the role. Please discuss this during the interview process. Join us in making a positive impact! Apply and be part of a team that values diversity and embraces unique perspectives.