Track Supervisor (TNS) (OMQ2)

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Key Information

Job title:   Track Supervisor (TNS) 

Vegetation & Fencing Works Controller West Zone.

Salary:  From £69,725        Grade:  OMQ2

Contract type:  London Underground - Permanent                        

Shifts:  Monday – Friday (Days) but evenings & weekends cover to suit business requirements. (Not hybrid)

Location:  Hillingdon LU Compound

Application closing date:  Thursday 23rd April 26 @ 23:59

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.  

Job Purpose

Manage internal and contract resource to undertake works to time, budget and quality targets both for the core vegetation, fencing works and the fence line PM5/6 inspections.
Deputise for the zonal vegetation managers and on occasion the Vegetation Delivery. Manage/plan/audit core vegetation/fencing teams and fence line inspectors.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead, develop and manage the team and individuals to drive performance, capability and engagement while growing diversity improvement.
• Contribute towards the development and embedding of continuous improvement in Safety, Performance, Cost, Productivity and Environmental standards.
• Contribute to minimising the whole life cost of the vegetation requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify, deliver, and embed potential areas of improvement in safety, performance, cost, productivity, and environmental standards.
• Conduct briefings, develop presentations, and issue work instructions to staff and managers.
• Work closely with TfL suppliers, ensuring an appropriate knowledge transfer occur to provide an effective service Manager.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of engineering and railway rules, regulations, and legislation (Essential)
• Working knowledge of vegetation, fencing management and invasive species (Essential)
• Experience in scoping/surveying Fencing projects & repairs (Essential).
• Experience in scoping/surveying Vegetation/Tree removal projects. (Essential).
• Hold or working towards herbicide application licenses PA1/PA6 (Essential)
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook (Essential)
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety rules, regulations, and legislation in the railway environment (Essential), IOSH trained (Desirable). Successful candidate will be expected to complete IOSH, and any other training required for the role.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement best practice (Desirable)
• Working knowledge and experience of Railsys (Desirable) Experience with Maximo (Desirable) (Successful candidate will be expected to complete training courses).
• Working knowledge and experience in carrying out on-site audits and inspections (PGI’s) (Essential)

Skills

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and inter-personal skills (Essential)
• Strong leadership skills to ensure team formation and development (Essential)
• Strong leadership skills to support development of team and capabilities (Essential)
• Stakeholder Management (Essential)
• People Management skills (Essential)
• Hold and maintain PWT-TH, PTS & SPC certification (Desirable)
• Hold and maintain full clean UK driving license (Essential)

Experience

• Proven experience of working in the track environment (Essential)
• Experience of working on vegetation & Fencing control activities (Essential)
• Experience of scoping/surveying for Fence Repairs/Renewals.
• Leadership and management experience of managing performance (LU / TfL and Agency teams) in an operational, people intensive environment (Desirable)

Additional Information 

• This role may require both day/night and unsociable hours working during the year.
• Due to the nature of this role, there is a requirement to complete planned/unplanned General Inspections, scopes & surveys by foot over long and uneven terrain in various weather conditions. LUOH Medical will be required for Safety Critical Duties.
• Could be asked to cover other areas (North/East Zones & Stations & Premises) due to business requirements.

Application Process

• Please apply using your CV and a covering letter.
• We recommend that you consider the motivations, skills, knowledge, and experience required for this role and ensure your CV and cover letter outlines where you meet these criteria.
• PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images.

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 the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair.

Benefits 

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow.  Rewards vary according to the business area but mostly include:

• 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 to work or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket.
• 29 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

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.