Key Takeaways
- Trainee Installation Team Leader roles in Birmingham or Manchester.
- Develop technical skills and leadership to become a team leader within 2-3 years.
- Requires a mechanical/electrical engineering background and 5 GCSEs (Grade C or above).
- Benefits include comprehensive wellbeing, financial, family, and personal growth support.
About the Role
Siemens Mobility is looking for three Trainee Installation Team Leaders to join their Rail Automation business within Rail Infrastructure. The roles are based in Birmingham or Manchester.
What You'll Do
You will initially join as a trainee, following a structured development plan to build your technical knowledge, practical skills, and leadership capabilities. The aim is to progress towards becoming a fully competent member of the Construction Team and a team leader for installation teams within 2-3 years.
Key responsibilities include:
- Organizing and planning work to maximize resource utilization.
- Controlling the work of staff and contractors to ensure it is carried out safely.
- Managing the personal safety and administration of allocated staff and contractors.
- Ensuring timely and clear briefing of instructions to staff.
- Checking and certifying timesheets for correct hour booking and appropriation.
- Managing the timekeeping and discipline of staff and agency workers.
This role is classified as safety critical and requires a pre-employment medical assessment.
What You'll Need to Succeed
- Mechanical/electrical engineering background (formal education or work experience).
- 5 GCSEs Grade C or above.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Willingness to work day and night shifts as required.
- Driving License.
- Experience in railway signalling installation (Desirable).
- Experience in supervising staff or leading a team (Desirable).
What You'll Benefit From
- Wellbeing: Flexible working, 24/7 Mental health support, Subsidised gym memberships, Subsidised Bupa healthcare, Enhanced sick pay.
- Financial: Match and More pension, Life assurance, Perks at Work discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, Annual Bonus.
- Family: Day-one maternity and paternity rights, shared parental leave, extra holidays for length of service, generous time off (including volunteering days and sabbaticals).
- Personal Growth: Access to online learning, Support for external training and development opportunities, Inclusive culture, Active employee networks, Opportunities to grow skills and career.
Siemens Mobility is committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a diverse workplace. They encourage applications from individuals with transferable skills and are a Disability Confident Leader.