Job Description

Section Supervisor - MMT#

Location

Basingstoke, GB#

Department Name

RW Area Services - Wessex Route (880025) 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.


Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives don't always fit around a traditional working pattern, if you need flexibility to complete your role just let us know and we will do our upmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life.

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Brief Description

Be Part of Something New - Join the Wessex Mobile Maintenance Train (MMT) Team!

Help shape the future of rail maintenance - from the inside.

We're proud to announce that the Wessex route is receiving its very own

Mobile Maintenance Train (MMT)

- a modern, mobile workspace designed to keep our teams safe, warm, and well-equipped while working on track in all weather conditions.


This is a

unique opportunity for internal colleagues

to step into a new challenge, grow their skills, and be part of a

dedicated team pioneering a new way of working

. If you're passionate about safety, teamwork, and delivering high-quality work, we want to hear from you.











#

About the role (External)

What's the Role About?

As part of the MMT team, you'll support the Section Manager in delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality maintenance and renewal work. You'll help supervise teams, carry out inspections, and ensure everything runs smoothly - all while working in a safer, more comfortable environment.


This is more than just a job - it's a chance to

lead by example

, support your colleagues, and help shape how we deliver maintenance across the Wessex route.

What You'll Be Doing

Supervising and checking the quality of work to ensure it meets safety and engineering standards. Supporting the planning and delivery of maintenance and inspection activities. Helping to develop safe systems of work and method statements. Assisting with staff development, welfare, and performance monitoring. Contributing to asset renewal planning and resource allocation. Promoting a culture of safety, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Why This Role Might Be Right for You

You're already part of the railway family and want to take the next step in your career. You enjoy leading by example and supporting others to do their best work. You're looking for a role that offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to make a real impact.

You're excited about working with new equipment and being part of a forward-thinking team

?

What You'll Need

Experience supervising worksites and delivering safe, efficient work. Knowledge of maintenance planning, rail testing, and asset condition assessments. Strong communication and leadership skills. A commitment to safety, quality, and team development. Relevant competencies (or willingness to work towards them). Ideally an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in a relevant subject, or equivalent experience.

Willingness to work nights, weekends, and unsociable hours as required.

Ready to Step Up?

This is your chance to be part of something new, exciting, and important. If you're ready to grow, lead, and help shape the future of maintenance on the Wessex route, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and bring your experience, energy, and ideas to the MMT team.

Salary

45,000 + Role Associated Allowances + Location Allowance


Been referred by a friend, then please complete this form

Closing date:

31st 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 visitEvenbreak'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.




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

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Section Supervisor - MMT#

Location

Basingstoke, GB#

Department Name

RW Area Services - Wessex Route (880025) 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.


Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives don't always fit around a traditional working pattern, if you need flexibility to complete your role just let us know and we will do our upmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life.


We want to help deliver a railway which is safe, reliable, affordable and that provides great customer service to everyone. For more information about Network Rail click here.

#

Brief Description

Be Part of Something New - Join the Wessex Mobile Maintenance Train (MMT) Team!

Help shape the future of rail maintenance - from the inside.

We're proud to announce that the Wessex route is receiving its very own

Mobile Maintenance Train (MMT)

- a modern, mobile workspace designed to keep our teams safe, warm, and well-equipped while working on track in all weather conditions.


This is a

unique opportunity for internal colleagues

to step into a new challenge, grow their skills, and be part of a

dedicated team pioneering a new way of working

. If you're passionate about safety, teamwork, and delivering high-quality work, we want to hear from you.











#

About the role (External)

What's the Role About?

As part of the MMT team, you'll support the Section Manager in delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality maintenance and renewal work. You'll help supervise teams, carry out inspections, and ensure everything runs smoothly - all while working in a safer, more comfortable environment.


This is more than just a job - it's a chance to

lead by example

, support your colleagues, and help shape how we deliver maintenance across the Wessex route.

What You'll Be Doing

Supervising and checking the quality of work to ensure it meets safety and engineering standards. Supporting the planning and delivery of maintenance and inspection activities. Helping to develop safe systems of work and method statements. Assisting with staff development, welfare, and performance monitoring. Contributing to asset renewal planning and resource allocation. Promoting a culture of safety, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Why This Role Might Be Right for You

You're already part of the railway family and want to take the next step in your career. You enjoy leading by example and supporting others to do their best work. You're looking for a role that offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to make a real impact.

You're excited about working with new equipment and being part of a forward-thinking team

?

What You'll Need

Experience supervising worksites and delivering safe, efficient work. Knowledge of maintenance planning, rail testing, and asset condition assessments. Strong communication and leadership skills. A commitment to safety, quality, and team development. Relevant competencies (or willingness to work towards them). Ideally an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in a relevant subject, or equivalent experience.

Willingness to work nights, weekends, and unsociable hours as required.

Ready to Step Up?

This is your chance to be part of something new, exciting, and important. If you're ready to grow, lead, and help shape the future of maintenance on the Wessex route, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and bring your experience, energy, and ideas to the MMT team.

#

How to apply (External)

Salary

45,000 + Role Associated Allowances + Location Allowance


Been referred by a friend, then please complete this form

Network Rail Benefits

- To find out about what benefits we offer, click here

Closing date:

31st 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.


Click '

apply now'

to apply. -


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 visitEvenbreak'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.

Network Rail Benefits

- To find out about what benefits we offer, click here



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

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