Rail Services Supervisor

Wednesbury

Starting salary £35,409, increasing to £36,594.59 after 6-month probationary period. Further increase to £37,780.18 after 12 months in post.

Full Time, Permanent

West Midlands Metro is the name for the region’s popular and growing tram network, operated by Midland Metro Limited. Midland Metro Ltd is owned by the West Midlands Combined Authority. It is an inspiring time for Midland Metro Ltd as the Combined Authority delivers a £1.3 billion investment plan set to significantly expand the tram network, bringing even greater connectivity to people, places and business.

The Role

We are now looking for a Rail Services Supervisor to join our team and contribute in our mission to provide a safe and dependable tram service. The Rail Services Supervisor will be assisting the Rail Services Team Leader in overseeing the Rail Services department and assisting with setting priorities for work delivery and ensuring relevent KPI targets are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect all work done by the Rail Services Team Members
• Ensure inspection, maintenance and repair tasks are delivered in a professional, safe, and timely manner and in compliance with MML work practices, standards and procedures.
• Work in a safe and professional manner at all times.
• Complete all relevant paperwork in a timely manner and/or update the Asset Management Information System - Agility.
• All maintenance and repairs to the West Midland Metro Permanent way and overhead line equipment.
• Oversight of contractors carrying out planned works.
• Assist in Project work and design of installations.
• Assist in the commissioning of new systems
• Assist with the development and continued improvement of the Asset Management Information System
• Organisation of small to large worksites
• Continuous assessment and improvement of working practices embracing new technologies
• Attend any new training required to carry out duties
• On call duties
• Other duties as may reasonably be required by MML management.

What you'll need

• Substantial experience within the light rail or rail industry for in a similar maintenance environment role
• Use of gauges and other measurement equipment.
• Competence of track and maintenance practices and plant
• A good working knowledge of rail or light rail infrastructure permanent way and overhead line systems.
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Industry qualifications in permanent way and track maintenance
• Experience of leading others, and ability to directly manage a team of maintenance technicians, being responsible for their performance and conduct at work
• A flexible approach to working hours

What we offer in return

• Competitive Salary.
• 25 days holiday and bank holidays.
• Free travel on West Midlands trams and buses for you and your partner
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Life Insurance
• Discounted Gym Membership.
• 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Company Uniform
• Full Training