Team Leads within Signals & Telecoms

Locations: Leeds, Wakefield & York

Salary: £(phone number removed) per annum

Summary:

You'll lead, motivate and develop a high‑performing team responsible for inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal activities. Every day will bring new challenges and the chance to make a tangible difference to railway safety and performance.

Responsibilities

Direct and organise team activities, ensuring safe, efficient delivery of all work
Establish and maintain robust safety arrangements and safe systems of work
Proactively manage quality, compliance and the competence of your team
Ensure vehicles, tools, equipment and materials are fit for purpose
Produce essential reports that help keep our operations running smoothly
Work hands‑on, setting the standard for excellence across the team Essential Criteria

Experience of organising and controlling the safe and efficient delivery of work
Excellent communication skills, both in person and in writing
Knowledge of discipline-specific maintenance, inspection, faulting, and renewal techniques including working standards NR/L3/SIG/10663 and NR/L3/SIG/11231
Knowledge of relevant standards, procedures, and instructions
A clear and inspirational leader with a strong sense of direction

Must have a valid IRSE Combined Signalling Maintainer & Fault Finder Licence 1.4.230
Desirable Criteria

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
Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need
The candidate will have experience in Railway Signalling, ideally Team LeadingThis is a safety‑critical role, which may involve days, nights, weekends, and on‐call working, and is subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.

Please note there will be a requirement to work on call.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status