Team Lead (Signalling & Telecoms)

Morson Vital is recruiting Signalling & Telecoms Team Leads on behalf of a major UK rail infrastructure organisation. This is a safety‑critical, hands‑on leadership role, responsible for leading high‑performing signalling teams delivering inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal activities.

Location: Wakefield or Leeds (Must be within a 60 minute commute)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, direct and motivate a team to deliver work safely, efficiently, and to required standards
• Organise daily activities covering inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal works
• Establish, maintain and monitor robust safety arrangements and safe systems of work
• Proactively manage quality, compliance, and team competence
• Ensure all vehicles, tools, equipment and materials are fit for purpose and compliant
• Work hands‑on, setting the standard for technical excellence and safety leadership
• Produce essential operational, safety and compliance reports
• Act as a role model for safety, behaviours, and performance on site

Safety & Working Arrangements

• Safety‑critical role
• Involves days, nights, weekends, and on‑call working
• Subject to: Medical assessment, Drug & alcohol testing, BPSS (Basic Personnel Security Standard) clearance

Essential Criteria

• Experience organising and controlling the safe and efficient delivery of work
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proven Railway Signalling experience, including: Inspection, Faulting, Maintenance, Renewal activities
• Working knowledge of: NR/L3/SIG/10663, NR/L3/SIG/11231
• Strong knowledge of relevant standards, procedures and instructions
• A clear, confident and inspirational leadership style
• Valid IRSE Combined Signalling Maintainer & Fault Finder Licence (1.4.230)

Desirable Criteria

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Previous experience in a Signalling Team Leader or Supervisory role
• Willing and able to drive vehicles in line with business requirements

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