Team Leader [Off Track Inspection]

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Scotland's Railway is part of this large family, and it covers a large geographical area from the Borders to Thurso at the far tip of the North East of Scotland, accounting for almost 20 per cent of the UK rail network. We provide rapid access along busy commuter routes to our seven cities, servicing the varied needs of our business and leisure commuter services, including cross border services and rural services. Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues and protecting safety and wellbeing.
Brief Description
From establishing safety arrangements to checking the quality of work, you'll direct and inspire the success of a team involved in everything from inspection and faulting to maintenance and renewal.

More about Off Track Inspection
You'll be managing a team that is responsible for maintaining, inspecting and repairing the land alongside the track network to keep the railway safe and efficient. This includes vegetation management, drainage and ancillary structures.

Internal Candidates Please Note
There may be a requirement to work on call in this role if you opt to take the GTRM IMC25 contract.

About the role (External)
We'll look to you to direct, organise and motivate a high-performing team. From inspection and faulting through to maintenance and renewal, you'll play a hands-on role. You'll make sure everything is done efficiently and to the highest standards. Safety will be a priority. You'll establish appropriate safety arrangements and ensure Network Rail staff and contractors alike follow safe systems of work. Proactively controlling and checking the quality of work and the competence of your people, you'll ensure that assets are fully compliant and all vehicles, plant, tools, equipment and materials are fit for purpose. Along the way, you'll compile a range of vital reports.

Essential Criteria

1. Experience of organising and controlling the safe and efficient delivery of work
2. Excellent communication skills, both in person and in writing
3. Knowledge of discipline-specific maintenance, inspection, faulting and renewal techniques
4. Knowledge of relevant standards, procedures and instructions
5. A clear and inspirational leader with a strong sense of direction

Desirable Criteria

1. Hold or be working towards an NVQ level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or have attained the appropriate level of knowledge gained through equivalent relevant experience
2. 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.