You’ll also take part in an on-call rota and will need the flexibility to respond to emergencies and unplanned repairs outside normal working hours when required.

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What We’re Looking For

This is a senior, specialist Permanent Way position, so you’ll already have substantial experience within rail infrastructure maintenance.

We’re Looking For Someone Who Has

• More than eight years’ rail industry experience within a similar maintenance environment
• Strong technical knowledge of Permanent Way maintenance and repair practices, equipment and plant
• Experience inspecting switches and crossings and interpreting detailed technical drawings
• Experience working with track geometry and reviewing associated data
• Experience assessing and managing risk associated with PWay defects
• Confidence using gauges and other precision measurement equipment
• Previous experience successfully leading, supervising and developing a maintenance team
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work effectively
• Good computer literacy and report-writing skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to use your own initiative and make sound decisions within your area of responsibility
• A flexible approach to working hours
• The ability to operate relevant machinery and plant

You’ll Also Need

• An industry qualification in Permanent Way maintenance at Level 6 or above
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent

Professional registration with the PWI, IOSH, ILM Level 3 or equivalent leadership qualifications and SO53/1054 competency would all be highly desirable.

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Leading from the Front

This role is about more than maintaining track.

You’ll be responsible for the people carrying out that work too, providing leadership, guidance and mentorship while creating an environment where safety, quality and continuous improvement come first.

We’re looking for someone dependable, organised and approachable who can lead by example, communicate confidently with colleagues and contractors, and encourage their team to keep finding better ways of working.

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Training and Development

We want you to have the knowledge and competencies you need to do the job safely and confidently.

Training will be provided in line with MML’s Infrastructure competency requirements and may include areas such as Personal Track Safety, Points Clipping and Scotching, PICOP/PIC, IOSH, Look Out, GSM, ILM Level 3, Agility Asset Management and training associated with new equipment, upgrades and network extensions.

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Keeping the Tramway Moving

Safety sits at the heart of this role.

You’ll make sure maintenance activities are completed safely, the correct procedures and PPE are followed, hazards and defects are properly managed, and your team complies with the relevant safety and fatigue management requirements.

If you’re an experienced Permanent Way professional looking to combine your technical expertise with team leadership, project involvement and the opportunity to make a real impact on the day-to-day performance of a tram network, we’d love to hear from you.