Job Description

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Brief Description
Route Services is a division of Network Rail that provides the Routes with services so they can help Network Rail deliver a better railway for a better Britain. We support the Routes with a myriad of services and supplies they need to maintain and operate the railway. See the diagram for a breakdown of our services. To learn more, please click to watch our video.
This role sits within Supply Chain Operations (SCO), an area of the business which supplies and delivers the logistics, materials, components, rail and road fleet that enable the maintenance and renewal of the railway.
SCO keeps the materials, machinery and components required by its customers moving - making sure they are on-site when needed so work can go ahead as planned and on schedule. Watch our video
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About the role (External)
In this role, you'll lead the day-to-day depot activities, manage personnel and associated productivity, safely and effectively. You'll direct the team with a view to continual improvement in business performance, process and overall efficiency.
Key Accountabilities
1. Manage the correct deployment of plant and personnel (Including competencies, training and assessment of staff) at the depot and manage the engagement and development of individuals within the team.
2. Liaise with the National MHD Production Manager and deliver requirements for the Depot including procurement of various goods and services.
3. Monitor and undertake replenishment of stock levels (including vehicle based items) in depot to provide the required equipment/materials, whilst maintaining efficient stock and cost controls.
4. Oversee and promote the safe and efficient delivery of work activities; associated productivity, resource and production targets in accordance with company procedures and current legislation.
5. Monitor general health & safety issue's, develop Risk Assessments and Safe Working Procedures with a view to improving working techniques and reducing accident statistics.
6. Provide input to the planning process.
7. Carry out safety inspections and checks of the materials processing activities in line with current standards.
8. Assist in local investigations regarding materials processing where required and follow up identified actions.
9. Assist in the identification of and manage the implementation of safety, quality and efficiency improvement initiatives for materials processing activities.
Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Essential

• Able to manage a team and motivate team members.

• Able to manage the production and delivery of a comprehensive and compliant work programme.

• Able to demonstrate, promote and embed safe working behaviours within the team.

• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

• Able to coach, influence and develop others.

• Knowledge of depot safety rules and regulations.

• Knowledge of factors and activities critical to depot management.

• Knowledge of relevant railway geography and network capability.

• Knowledge of welding and grinding materials management processes, systems and standards.

• Knowledge of budget management and cost/waste processes and techniques.

• Able to work under pressure.

• Computer literate.

• Competent to undertake banksman duties and implement relevant procedures.

Desirable

• Experienced in managing a busy yard.

• Experienced in dealing with varying types of plant.

• Experienced in dealing with permanent way materials and grading of sleepers, rails etc.

• Fully qualified First Aider.

• Personal Track Safety (PTS).

• IOSH Managing Safely Certification.

How to apply (External)
Vacancy type: This role is permanent
Location: This position is based at our Westbury Materials Handling Depot in Westbury, Wiltshire.
Hours: 35 hours per week.
Salary range: 35,582 to 42,218 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
Closing date: 18 August 2025. Late applicants will not be accepted. This role is being advertised internally and externally.
You will need to complete a supporting statement addressing how you meet the essential criteria, please complete this as part of the application process and add this to your CV in one document. Applicants who do not complete this statement will not be shortlisted. Please see attached guide - How to complete Supporting Statement.
If you cannot access the guide, please contact and we will send you a copy.
Click 'Apply now' to submit your application. If you would like to speak the Resourcing Team, please contact
If you would like any reasonable adjustments support during your application or throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact the Resourcing Team who will happily assist.
Below are some examples of adjustments we can make: * Changing a provision, practice or 'the way things are done'
For example, we can give candidates extra time to complete online, tasks or interviews as needed. * Changing a physical feature of our workplace
For example, office/room layout can be adapted to accommodate individual needs. * Providing extra equipment or assistance
For example, we can provide sign language interpreters and support workers where needed. Alternative document formats can be made available.
There are lots of other adjustments we can consider - please just ask!
The recruitment process will consist of shortlisted candidates being invited to take part in the following;
Competency Based Interview
Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by phone or email.
For further information about how we recruit, please visit:
Drugs and Alcohol Standard:
All prospective external candidates offered a conditional role 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.
More information can be found in our document.
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Network Rail Benefits -
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
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