Job Description

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Brief Description

Lead and direct the Infrastructure Maintenance Services team in the provision of planning and support services to the delivery unit.

About the role (External)

Key Accountabilities

1. Lead and direct the Infrastructure Services team to achieve business and functional objectives and meet key performance measures.

2. Manage development of individuals and the engagement of the team.

3. Manage the arrangements for staff safety and competence.

4. Identify and implement safety, asset performance, reliability, productivity and efficiency improvement initiatives.

5. Coordinate the arrangements for provision of access and resources to deliver agreed work plans.

6. Develop and agree annual programmes of work and resource levels.

7. Manage possession delivery arrangements where required.

8. Manage the administration of the competence assessment process.

9. Provide guidance and support on systems and databases.

10. Monitor data quality for all systems and databases within the delivery unit including the Hazard Directory.

11. Accurately update systems, databases and records as required.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential

\xc2\xb7 Experience in maintenance management, processes and techniques

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of safety and compliance management processes

\xc2\xb7 Detailed knowledge of relevant standards and procedures

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of operational railway environment

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of other functional disciplines

\xc2\xb7 Good interpersonal, influencing, communication and organisation skills

Desirable

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of coaching techniques

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of planning process and systems

How to apply (External)

Salary: Circa \xc2\xa345,000

Closing date: 17th July 2023. - Late applications will not be accepted.

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Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard is changing as of 16.01.2023. All prospective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role by 16.01.2023 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 Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test.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 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.

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