Job Description

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Key Information

Job title – Production Delivery Supervisor
Grade – TC12

Salary- £68,149
Location –Acton- Required to work across the network
Contract Type – Permanent- London Underground (LU)
Working Hours – Sunday- Thursday- Night Tube Roster

This role is night working role.

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As a Track Supervisor you will be required to deliver the Track Maintenance Operations in accordance with LU and TL standards, processes and procedures. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of staff, materials and plant in accordance with LU procedures and policies.
An ideal candidate will prepare detailed scope of works and procure plant and materials to enable maintenance works to be completed safely and efficiently.

You will take mitigating action as required, including escalation to the Inspection Supervisor when the procedure for Temporary Approved Non-Compliance is required.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensuring staff assigned are correctly certified to undertake planned works
• Responsible for submitting timely and accurate reports for accidents, delays and investigations
• Ensure compliance to LU Engineering Standards, Process & Procedures and ensuring procedures and processes is maintained.
• Delivery of HR, Environmental and Financial LU procedures, processes and policies within the track environment.
• Delivery of Track Safety, HR, Environmental, Technical and Management briefings on a regular basis and that they undertake regular inspections to verify those briefings.
• Ensure that non-compliant defects are managed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Lead the production teams to ensure works are completed safely and compliant with the standards for track maintenance.
• Ensure plant and equipment allocated to the teams is suitable and properly maintained replacing defective or broken items in a timely manner.
• Ensure non-compliant maintenance works are managed in accordance with the company procedure for TANC (Temporary Approved Non-Compliance).
• Assist the Inspection Team to maintain the computerised asset management system to ensure that the work bank is accurate.
  

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Skills

• Commercial & Financial Awareness
• Proven ability to use Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Proven ability to communicate with people at all levels, including both external and internal stakeholders
• Analytical approach to data management and problem solving
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong leadership skills to ensure effective team development and address challenges and barriers that impact on people management
• Competent in implementing and removing Temporary Speed Restrictions
• Working knowledge of asset management systems

Knowledge

• Hold or work towards and maintain NVQ Level 2 Safety certificate
• Hold and maintain T001 Safety Critical License
• Hold and maintain T002 Safety Critical License
• Hold and maintain PWT-EH Safety Critical License
• Hold or work towards and maintain Temporary Approved Non-Compliance [TAP] certification.
• Hold and maintain PM4 Junction Work Inspection Safety Critical Licence
• Certified to undertake PM3 Supervisory Quality Inspection
• Knowledge of Health and Safety rules, regulations and legislation in the railway environment up to IOSH level preferable.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement best practice
• Knowledge of Track systems/Standards/Construction technique

Experience

• Proven track record in managing track maintenance works utilising both internal and contract labour in a high-pressure time and safety critical environment
• Proven ability to use Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Proven ability to communicate with people at all levels, including both external and internal stakeholders
• Analytical approach to data management and problem solving
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong leadership skills to ensure effective team development and address challenges and barriers that impact on people management
• Competent in implementing and removing Temporary Speed Restrictions

Application Process

• Please apply using your CV only
• Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV
• PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images

This is a safety critical role, so you will need to get clearance from our Occupational Health team before you start

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 15th April 11:59pm. We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Vetting Process

At Transport for London, safety, trust and fairness sit at the heart of how we recruit. Our Vetting Charter ( https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/careers/our-vetting-process) explains the checks we carry out before you join us, helping ensure we create a safe, inclusive and reliable network for everyone who depends on our services. We simply ask that the information you provide is honest and accurate so we can progress your application smoothly. If something doesn’t match or can’t be verified, we may not be able to move forward with your application, but we’ll always treat you with transparency, respect, and clear communication throughout.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory right‑to‑work checks. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. At the present time TfL is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria.

Benefits
In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the level of role but mostly include the below:

Final salary pension scheme
Free travel for you on the TfL network
Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket
30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
Discounted Eurostar travel