Rail Terminal Supervisor

Skanska Costain STRABAG Joint Venture; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction joint venture is looking for a Rail Terminal Supervisor to oversee operations at the rail logistics terminal. The ideal candidate will have vocational training and experience in supervising major projects, ensuring health and safety while managing sub-contractor activities. Responsibilities include coordinating teams, maintaining safety standards, and documenting site activities. This role presents an opportunity for leadership within a dynamic project environment, emphasizing safety and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Successful experience at Foreman/Supervisor level.
• Comprehensive understanding of operational techniques and best practices.
• Ability to manage and lead team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Rail logistics Terminal operations and sub-contractors.
• Coordinate communication across the operation team.
• Monitor compliance with health & safety regulations.
• Keep accurate records and perform safety inspections.

Skills

Vocational Training

Understanding of Engineering principles

Experience of major projects/rail terminal delivery

Training in Health & Safety

First Aid at work certified

PTS (Personal Track Safety)

COSS (Controller of Site Safety)

Education

CSCS Black Card NVQ 6

City & Guilds Construction Certificate

A61 Appointed Person Lifting Operations

MEWPS for managers

PASMA

Job description

Rail Terminal Supervisor

Overview

Contact type: Permanent

Job category: Operations

Job reference: scsrail/TP/19825/3796

Job introduction

This role will report to the Terminal Manager supporting to coordinate the safe delivery of all operational activities on site including material handling, rail operations and on-shift interface with other parts of the project. Ensuring Health and Safety, Quality and Environment needs are met along with programme and budget requirements. Supervisory responsibility for Rail Terminal Sub-contractors, Weighbridge operators & traffic marshals.

You will take the lead with front line rail terminal sub-contractor supervisors from SCS, HS2 and the supply chain to ensure our values are built into their culture and our objectives are achieved, this includes helping them to develop throughout the contract.

Role responsibilities

• Shift working Rail logistics Terminal Supervisor responsible for the shift supervision of the main works and sub‑contractor staff working within the Rail Terminal. This includes supervision of sub‑contractors carrying out road deliveries, material stockpile management and rail terminal activities.
• Ensure the coordination of and communication between all parts of the operation team including suppliers, subcontractors, engineering, safety and environmental team and clients’ team.
• Build and develop the team to deliver all aspects of the project requirements; identify training requirements, review the performance of the workforce and ensure delivery of briefings.
• Provide, monitor and control labour, plant and materials to meet the programme.
• Supervise on‑shift all Rail Terminal suppliers, sub‑contractors, and direct workforce.
• Ensure high standard of quality on the works to meet the specification requirements ‘first time’ and minimise disruption.
• Assist the Terminal Manager with working method and outputs for production of RAMS, method statements and material handling programme.
• Monitor and observe rail terminal sub‑contractors activities to ensure compliance with RAMS, Permits and other health & safety requirements.
• Ensure accurate, legible, and up‑to‑date allocation sheets are recorded and provided at shift close with delivery tickets and plant returns to the Rail Logistics and commercial teams.
• Ensure all records for inspections, works permits, briefings etc are up to date and in place.
• Carry out regular safety and environmental inspections and implement recommended courses of action as identified from progress monitoring and management inspections.
• Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes / variations, subcontractors’ attendance, and records of work‑related discussions with client / project team / sub‑contractors.
• Completing site safety audits where required.
• Participating in project improvement to include SHE and quality.
• Finding ways to prevent problems and to solve any that arise.
• Ensuring all contractors documents are up to date, i.e. insurance, RAMS, and relevant certifications.
• Ad hoc duties as job requires.

The ideal candidate

• Vocational Training (successful experience at Foreman/Supervisor level)
• Understanding of Engineering principles
• Comprehensive understanding and experience of major projects/rail terminal delivery/operational techniques and best practices.
• CSCS Black Card NVQ 6
• Training in Health & Safety and Environmental management
• PASMA
• First Aid at work certified
• City & Guilds Construction Certificate
• A61 Appointed Person Lifting Operations
• MEWPS for managers
• PTS (Personal Track Safety)
• COSS (Controller of Site Safety)

Hiring Process

1. Your application is received and shortlisting takes place.
2. If you’re shortlisted, your CV is anonymised and sent to our hiring managers for review.
3. We’ll invite you for interview at one of our sites where you’ll discover more about the role and meet some of our team.
4. If you’re successful, you’ll receive a job offer and contract from the relevant parent company.
5. Subject to vetting and references, your onboarding process begins.
6. Onboarding is complete! Welcome to SCS JV.

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