Section Manager [Overhead Line Equipment]- Kettering Depot at Network Rail in Kettering, England, United Kingdom | From GBP47,730 | Kablio

Role

Description

team leadership

safety inspections

budget management

infrastructure projects

performance targets

maintenance

Lead a powerhouse team: Inspire and develop a large maintenance crew, driving performance at every level.
Be the safety champion: Set the standard for inspections, maintenance, and renewals that protect millions of passengers.
Deliver results that matter: Balance budgets, resources, and efficiency while hitting ambitious safety, quality, and performance targets.
Shape tomorrow’s railway: Direct infrastructure projects that keep the network moving and evolving.

Requirements

nvq level3/4

budgeting

maintenance

safety

program management

communication

Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need
Knowledge of budget management and cost/waste control processes and techniques
Able to demonstrate, promote and embed safe working behaviours within the team
Knowledge of discipline-specific maintenance, inspection, faulting and renewal techniques
Excellent communication and influencing skills, both in person and in writing
Able to lead and implement change and improvement initiatives
Able to promote and demonstrate safe working behaviours
Hold or be working towards an NVQ level 3 or 4 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or have attained an appropriate level of knowledge through equivalent relevant experience
Experience of managing the production and delivery of a comprehensive and compliant work programme
Able to coach, influence and develop others
Comfortable working shifts including days, nights and weekends

Benefits

We can offer you a season ticket loan; annual season tickets are discounted.
Take advantage of childcare vouchers, healthcare offers (including discounted healthcare club membership), discounted cycle hire, and online shopping sites
2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community
28 days annual leave – with the opportunity to buy and/or sell up to 5 days
Privileged staff travel – Leisure travel discount of 75%
A 35-hour-per-week contract with flexible working options available to help support your work-life balance
5 days of paid volunteering leave
A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train
Hybrid working and enhanced family-friendly support
Access to a range of contributory pension schemes and the potential to top up your competitive salary with a bonus

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

cv screened by recruitment specialist
invitation to interview if experience matches criteria

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

offers conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre‑employment checks
role subject to drug and alcohol testing and medical assessment

Company

Overview

20,000 miles of track

Rail Network Span

The extensive railway infrastructure it manages spans over 20,000 miles, ensuring connectivity across the UK.

30,000 bridges

Managed Structures

Operates and maintains over 30,000 bridges to ensure safe rail passage for trains and passengers.

Responsible for managing the country’s railway infrastructure, playing a vital role in the UK's transport system.
Ensures the safe passage of trains through its management of critical railway assets.
Origins date back to 2002, when the rail infrastructure was brought into public ownership.
Based in Milton Keynes, it is a crucial player in delivering major transportation projects.
Typical projects include track renewal, station modernization, and large-scale electrification efforts.
Oversees one of the world’s most complex and busiest rail networks, with significant investment in improving connectivity across the UK.
Focuses on maintaining safety and operational efficiency through cutting-edge technology and engineering solutions.
Collaborates with train operators and local authorities to ensure seamless travel experiences for passengers.
Delivers the High Speed 2 (HS2) project, set to revolutionize rail travel in the UK.
Committed to improving sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of rail transport.

Culture + Values

Safety first, always.
We value people’s ideas, energy and drive.
We are responsible, dependable and accountable.
We are better together, we collaborate, share knowledge and support each other.
We challenge ourselves to deliver outstanding performance.
We are committed to doing the right thing.

Environment + Sustainability

50% Reduction

Carbon Emissions Target

The company aims to reduce its carbon emissions by half by 2025 compared to 2017 levels.

Net Zero 2050

Carbon Neutrality Goal

The company is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Increasing use of renewable energy across operations.
Promoting low-carbon technologies, including electrification of rail networks.
Investing in green innovation and sustainable rail infrastructure.
Commitment to reducing waste, with a focus on reusing and recycling materials.
Developing and implementing nature-based solutions to enhance biodiversity.

Inclusion & Diversity

40% Women

Senior Leadership Target

Aiming for 40% of women in senior leadership roles by 2025 to achieve greater gender balance.

Rolling out initiatives to support career progression for all employees, particularly women and ethnic minorities.
Ongoing leadership development programs focused on building a more inclusive workplace.
Increasing the representation of women in technical roles.
Diversifying recruitment efforts, including targeting underrepresented groups.

Articles

Feats of engineering

Network Rail Consulting – California High‑Speed Rail

Construction, design and management

Role

Description

team leadership

safety inspections

budget management

infrastructure projects

performance targets

maintenance

Lead a powerhouse team: Inspire and develop a large maintenance crew, driving performance at every level.
Be the safety champion: Set the standard for inspections, maintenance, and renewals that protect millions of passengers.
Deliver results that matter: Balance budgets, resources, and efficiency while hitting ambitious safety, quality, and performance targets.
Shape tomorrow’s railway: Direct infrastructure projects that keep the network moving and evolving.

Requirements

nvq level3/4

budgeting

maintenance

safety

program management

communication

Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need
Knowledge of budget management and cost/waste control processes and techniques
Able to demonstrate, promote and embed safe working behaviours within the team
Knowledge of discipline-specific maintenance, inspection, faulting and renewal techniques
Excellent communication and influencing skills, both in person and in writing
Able to lead and implement change and improvement initiatives
Able to promote and demonstrate safe working behaviours
Hold or be working towards an NVQ level 3 or 4 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or have attained an appropriate level of knowledge through equivalent relevant experience
Experience of managing the production and delivery of a comprehensive and compliant work programme
Able to coach, influence and develop others
Comfortable working shifts including days, nights and weekends

Benefits

We can offer you a season ticket loan; annual season tickets are discounted.
Take advantage of childcare vouchers, healthcare offers (including discounted healthcare club membership), discounted cycle hire, and online shopping sites
2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community
28 days annual leave – with the opportunity to buy and/or sell up to 5 days
Privileged staff travel – Leisure travel discount of 75%
A 35-hour-per-week contract with flexible working options available to help support your work-life balance
5 days of paid volunteering leave
A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train
Hybrid working and enhanced family-friendly support
Access to a range of contributory pension schemes and the potential to top up your competitive salary with a bonus

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

cv screened by recruitment specialist
invitation to interview if experience matches criteria

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

offers conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre‑employment checks
role subject to drug and alcohol testing and medical assessment

Company

Overview

20,000 miles of track

Rail Network Span

The extensive railway infrastructure it manages spans over 20,000 miles, ensuring connectivity across the UK.

30,000 bridges

Managed Structures

Operates and maintains over 30,000 bridges to ensure safe rail passage for trains and passengers.

Responsible for managing the country’s railway infrastructure, playing a vital role in the UK's transport system.
Ensures the safe passage of trains through its management of critical railway assets.
Origins date back to 2002, when the rail infrastructure was brought into public ownership.
Based in Milton Keynes, it is a crucial player in delivering major transportation projects.
Typical projects include track renewal, station modernization, and large-scale electrification efforts.
Oversees one of the world’s most complex and busiest rail networks, with significant investment in improving connectivity across the UK.
Focuses on maintaining safety and operational efficiency through cutting-edge technology and engineering solutions.
Collaborates with train operators and local authorities to ensure seamless travel experiences for passengers.
Delivers the High Speed 2 (HS2) project, set to revolutionize rail travel in the UK.
Committed to improving sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of rail transport.

Culture + Values

Safety first, always.
We value people’s ideas, energy and drive.
We are responsible, dependable and accountable.
We are better together, we collaborate, share knowledge and support each other.
We challenge ourselves to deliver outstanding performance.
We are committed to doing the right thing.

Environment + Sustainability

50% Reduction

Carbon Emissions Target

The company aims to reduce its carbon emissions by half by 2025 compared to 2017 levels.

Net Zero 2050

Carbon Neutrality Goal

The company is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Increasing use of renewable energy across operations.
Promoting low-carbon technologies, including electrification of rail networks.
Investing in green innovation and sustainable rail infrastructure.
Commitment to reducing waste, with a focus on reusing and recycling materials.
Developing and implementing nature-based solutions to enhance biodiversity.

Inclusion & Diversity

40% Women

Senior Leadership Target

Aiming for 40% of women in senior leadership roles by 2025 to achieve greater gender balance.

Rolling out initiatives to support career progression for all employees, particularly women and ethnic minorities.
Ongoing leadership development programs focused on building a more inclusive workplace.
Increasing the representation of women in technical roles.
Diversifying recruitment efforts, including targeting underrepresented groups.

Articles

Feats of engineering

Network Rail Consulting – California High‑Speed Rail

Construction, design and management