Section Manager [Rail Testing & Lubrication in Sheffield

We're 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. If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Overview

This is a role with huge responsibilities. Accountable for managing a section of the rail network, you'll manage and develop a large maintenance team. You'll drive safety and efficiency across diverse works.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for managing a section of the rail network.
• Leading a large maintenance team with significant responsibilities.
• Managing in-house teams and contractors to contribute to the success of our ambitious plans.
• Proactively directing the work of teams delivering inspections, renewals and maintenance of diverse infrastructure assets.
• Personally responsible for planning, inspecting and implementing important tactical works.
• Championing safety as a top priority and having the authority to recommend necessary renewals.
• Managing budgets and driving engagement and development across the team to ensure consistent delivery to performance, cost and quality targets.
• Expected to respond to issues that arise, even when off duty.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing the production and delivery of a comprehensive and compliant work programme.
• Able to demonstrate, promote and embed safe working behaviours within the team.
• Able to coach, influence and develop others.
• Knowledge of discipline-specific maintenance, inspection, faulting and renewal techniques.
• Able to lead and implement change and improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, both in person and in writing.
• Comfortable working shifts including days, nights and weekends.

Desirable Criteria

• Hold or be working towards an NVQ level 3 or 4 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or have attained an appropriate level of knowledge through equivalent relevant experience.
• Able to promote and demonstrate safe working behaviours.
• Knowledge of budget management and cost/waste control processes and techniques.
• Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need.

This role involves days, nights and weekend working, and is a safety critical role so subject to drug and alcohol testing and passing of the relevant medical assessment.

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.