Engineering Supervisor
| Posting date: | 16 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24 to £28 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 June 2025 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1AF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | McGinley Support Services Infrastructure Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | ES202506_1750061121 |
Summary
Job Title: Engineering Supervisor (Rail)
Location: Various UK Locations
Rate: Up to £28 per hour
Type: Weekend Work or Full-Time Available
Start Date: ASAP
We are currently seeking experienced Engineering Supervisors (ES) to join our growing rail team. This is an excellent opportunity for rail professionals looking for either consistent weekend shifts or full-time employment with competitive pay, working on a variety of rail infrastructure projects across the UK.
As an Engineering Supervisor, you will play a key role in the safe delivery of works within a Possession and will be responsible for coordinating site activities, liaising with key personnel, and ensuring works are carried out to industry and company standards.
Key Responsibilities:-
Supervise and coordinate engineering activities on rail projects during possessions and isolations
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Act as the main point of contact between on-site teams and the Possession/Worksite Manager
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Ensure all work is carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with Network Rail and company procedures
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Carry out pre-work briefings and ensure all staff are clear on safety protocols
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Report incidents, near misses, or unsafe practices promptly
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Accurately complete and submit required documentation and reports
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Valid Engineering Supervisor (ES) competency (Sentinel Card)
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PTS (Personal Track Safety)
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COSS and/or SWL desirable
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Full UK driving licence preferred
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Minimum 1 year experience in a similar ES role
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Good communication and leadership skills
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Willing to work weekends and/or full-time shifts, including nights if required
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Competitive hourly rate - up to £28/hr depending on experience and shift type
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Weekend-only or full-time shifts to suit your availability
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Opportunities for long-term ongoing work
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Supportive and safety-focused working environment
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Opportunities to work on high-profile infrastructure projects
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We have a fair and comprehensive selection procedure. We regret that if you have not been contacted within five working days that your application for this position has been unsuccessful. However, please check your junk email folder to ensure that an email from us hasn't been blocked by your spam filter. We receive many CVs and are unable to enter into telephone conversations until we have completed our initial selection procedure. As an equal opportunities employer, McGinley is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join McGinley. McGinley Support Services is committed to making reasonable adjustments in order for all candidates who are successfully put through to the interview stage to be able to attend.
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