Location
Crawley, GB
Department Name
CR SM(S) Three Bridges Direct (870513) G1
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.
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. We have up to 50 freight services operating every day and we are steadily building capacity for this to grow. 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.
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Brief Description
Making sure inspection, maintenance and renewal of assets goes smoothly, you'll supervise work, carry out inspections and champion safety in this varied and vital role.
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to step into the role of Supervisor within a critical section of the Brighton Main Line.
This is a dynamic position that involves a mix of day and night shifts, with responsibilities including inspections, team briefings, and staff surveillance. Strong organisational skills and proven leadership ability are essential, as you will be managing both people and technical tasks in a fast-paced environment.
As this is a technical role, you must hold key S&T competencies, including SMTH and SFI Level 1.
If you're looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to contribute to a vital part of the network, we encourage you to apply. If you have any additional questions the please do not hesitate to call Ben White on 07713300562
About The Role (External)
Assisting an Infrastructure Maintenance Section Manager with the inspection, maintenance and renewal of assets, you'll supervise the delivery of associated work and help with the management of staff. It's an excellent opportunity to use all of your specialist knowledge while developing valuable leadership skills. It's also an extremely varied role.
We'll look to you to undertake inspections, and prepare work and resource specifications and method statements. Providing accurate and detailed information, you'll keep a range of systems, databases and records fully up-to-date. Checking the quality of work and making sure assets are compliant to exacting standards, you'll enjoy the scope to identify and propose asset renewal work. You'll also allocate resources to works, and oversee both the quality of people's work and their welfare at work. As well as enhancing your own skills, you'll help others with their development. Crucially, you will champion the highest standards of safety in every aspect of your team's work.
Essential Criteria
- Experience of directing and supervising work groups and the safe and efficient delivery of work
- Knowledge of processes for planning and organising work and resources
- Knowledge of discipline-specific maintenance, inspection, faulting and renewal techniques
- Able to coach, influence and develop others
- Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Comfortable working shifts including days, nights and weekends
Desirable Criteria
- Hold or be working towards an NVQ level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or have attained an appropriate level of knowledge through equivalent relevant experience
- Awareness of cost and waste control techniques
- Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need
- Signalling & Telecommunications Experience
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.
How To Apply (External)
How to apply externally
Salary: £60,530 - £61938
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Closing date: 29th July 2025
Please get your application in as soon as possible, we may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications. Late applications will not be accepted.
Please note the recruitment process for this role is a Competency based interview.
We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone!
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 for roles. You can visit Evenbreak's Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.
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All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information
Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do.
Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application.
Drugs and Alcohol Standard
All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.
You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information
