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Section Manager [Track] - Swindon Hawksworth Depot
About Network Rail
At Network Rail, we're part of a large family serving millions of passengers and freight users throughout the UK every day. Our service impacts millions of people and we strive to become more efficient as we enhance, maintain and operate our network. Now is a fantastic time to join our team in Wales and Western region as we finalise the reforms to our maintenance organisation which will deliver: A safer and more reliable and punctual service for passengers and employees. Quicker fault fixes by more agile multi-disciplined response teams. Individual rostering enabling us to send the right number of people to fix a fault. Multi-skilling investing in the knowledge and skills of our people so they are better equipped to fix the most common faults themselves. Accelerated and improved technology deployment. Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We're an organisation where people matter. When you're part of our team, you matter to us and you matter to millions. Brief Description
You will help keep our nation moving every single day. A critical part of the work we do is the daily upkeep of the rail network. You will be accountable for managing a section of the rail network. You will manage and develop a large maintenance team and drive safety and efficiency across diverse works. About the role (External)
In this key role, you will be accountable for managing a section of the rail network. Leading a large maintenance team, you will enjoy significant responsibilities. Managing in-house teams and contractors alike, you'll make a vital contribution to the success of our ambitious plans. From signalling to track and electrification, you'll proactively direct the work of teams delivering inspections, renewals and maintenance of diverse infrastructure assets. You'll be personally responsible for planning, inspecting and implementing important tactical works. This role is operational and there will be an element of on call and out of hours contact needed. Championing safety as a top priority, you'll have the authority to recommend any necessary renewals. Managing budgets and driving engagement and development across the team, you'll see that work is consistently delivered to performance, cost and quality targets. Due to the importance of your role, we'll expect you to respond to issues that arise, even when off duty. You will be a specialist in Track - You'll be responsible for maintaining, inspecting, and repairing the track network (also known as the Permanent Way or P-Way) to keep the railway safe and efficient. This is a very manual role as you'll be working with rails, sleepers and ballast that support the trains, together with their associated drainage and ancillary structures. Your skills matter:
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. To stand out you will:
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. You matter to us
Your commitment to self-development and continuous learning is hugely important in this role and we'll provide you with all the training to develop both technical skills and non-technical skills. If you're joining us from another industry, the structured training will give you the skills and confidence to move into a rewarding career in rail. Today's Section Managers are tomorrow's Engineers or Project Managers, and we offer a clear career path for you. As a Network Rail employee, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits! Privileged staff travel - Leisure travel discount of 75% on all leisure travel and includes family members. A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train. Benefits package including healthcare offers, a cycle to work scheme, discounted healthcare club membership, and discounted offers and benefits including childcare, healthcare and online shopping site. Effectively manage work-life balance with a 35hrs per week contract, with hybrid working, flexible working, and family friendly support. 5 days paid volunteering leave. 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community.
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About Network Rail
At Network Rail, we're part of a large family serving millions of passengers and freight users throughout the UK every day. Our service impacts millions of people and we strive to become more efficient as we enhance, maintain and operate our network. Now is a fantastic time to join our team in Wales and Western region as we finalise the reforms to our maintenance organisation which will deliver: A safer and more reliable and punctual service for passengers and employees. Quicker fault fixes by more agile multi-disciplined response teams. Individual rostering enabling us to send the right number of people to fix a fault. Multi-skilling investing in the knowledge and skills of our people so they are better equipped to fix the most common faults themselves. Accelerated and improved technology deployment. Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We're an organisation where people matter. When you're part of our team, you matter to us and you matter to millions. Brief Description
You will help keep our nation moving every single day. A critical part of the work we do is the daily upkeep of the rail network. You will be accountable for managing a section of the rail network. You will manage and develop a large maintenance team and drive safety and efficiency across diverse works. About the role (External)
In this key role, you will be accountable for managing a section of the rail network. Leading a large maintenance team, you will enjoy significant responsibilities. Managing in-house teams and contractors alike, you'll make a vital contribution to the success of our ambitious plans. From signalling to track and electrification, you'll proactively direct the work of teams delivering inspections, renewals and maintenance of diverse infrastructure assets. You'll be personally responsible for planning, inspecting and implementing important tactical works. This role is operational and there will be an element of on call and out of hours contact needed. Championing safety as a top priority, you'll have the authority to recommend any necessary renewals. Managing budgets and driving engagement and development across the team, you'll see that work is consistently delivered to performance, cost and quality targets. Due to the importance of your role, we'll expect you to respond to issues that arise, even when off duty. You will be a specialist in Track - You'll be responsible for maintaining, inspecting, and repairing the track network (also known as the Permanent Way or P-Way) to keep the railway safe and efficient. This is a very manual role as you'll be working with rails, sleepers and ballast that support the trains, together with their associated drainage and ancillary structures. Your skills matter:
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. To stand out you will:
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. You matter to us
Your commitment to self-development and continuous learning is hugely important in this role and we'll provide you with all the training to develop both technical skills and non-technical skills. If you're joining us from another industry, the structured training will give you the skills and confidence to move into a rewarding career in rail. Today's Section Managers are tomorrow's Engineers or Project Managers, and we offer a clear career path for you. As a Network Rail employee, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits! Privileged staff travel - Leisure travel discount of 75% on all leisure travel and includes family members. A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train. Benefits package including healthcare offers, a cycle to work scheme, discounted healthcare club membership, and discounted offers and benefits including childcare, healthcare and online shopping site. Effectively manage work-life balance with a 35hrs per week contract, with hybrid working, flexible working, and family friendly support. 5 days paid volunteering leave. 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community.
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