Rail Team Leader

Role Summary
CAF Rail UK is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Rail Team Leader to join its team, supporting a fleet of brand-new, state-of-the-art trains.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful business at the forefront of rail technology, offering the chance to develop your career within an organisation built on strong principles and over 100 years of industry-leading experience.

The successful candidate will have extensive technical knowledge of on-board train systems, with a strong emphasis on fault finding, diagnostics and root cause analysis. They will provide technical guidance and support to technicians, coordinate warranty repairs and help ensure that fleet availability, reliability and safety targets are consistently achieved.

The role requires a proactive individual with strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills, who can prioritise work effectively and operate confidently in a safety-critical railway environment.

Key Responsibilities
Supervise and coordinate the activities of a small team of CAF Rail UK technicians.
Carry out fault finding, diagnostics and root cause analysis across all on-board train systems.
Provide technical support, guidance and assistance to technicians when required.
Use electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics, test and measurement equipment, and diagnostic software to identify and resolve faults.
Plan, organise and coordinate warranty repairs to ensure work is completed efficiently and effectively.
Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to support train availability, reliability and performance targets.
Assess, prioritise and classify work according to safety requirements, operational urgency and the impact on train performance.
Undertake electrical and mechanical fault-finding activities, including wiring inspections and associated repair tasks.
Monitor technician competence and conduct competency assessments in line with applicable standards and requirements.
Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with relevant safety procedures, technical standards and company requirements.
Support the continuous improvement of maintenance processes, fault resolution and overall fleet performance.
Technical Knowledge and Expertise
The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong working knowledge of on-board train systems, including:

Job Description: Rail Team Leader
Employment Type: Permanent
Department: Operations
Reporting to: Production Manager
Location: Depot
People Management: No formal line management responsibility
Safety Critical Role: Yes
Working Pattern: Shift work, including days, nights and weekends
Travel Requirements: Occasional travel, if required
Driving Licence: Required

The successful candidate must be available to work a rotating shift pattern, including nights and weekends, and undertake occasional travel when required.

Driving for Results: Delivering work efficiently and achieving agreed safety, quality and performance objectives.
Adapting to Change: Responding positively to changing priorities, operational demands and new technologies.
Acting with Integrity: Maintaining high standards of professionalism, honesty and safety.
Building and Supporting Teams: Providing technical guidance and encouraging effective teamwork.
Critical Thinking: Analysing faults, identifying root causes and making sound technical decisions.
Serving Customers: Supporting service reliability, train availability and operational performance.
Displaying Technical Expertise: Applying specialist engineering knowledge to diagnose faults and resolve complex technical issues.
Additional Requirements
This is a permanent, safety-critical, depot-based position requiring a strong commitment to safe working practices, technical accuracy and operational excellence.

VAT Number: 732 4476 36

Group Company Number: 5111937