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Scotland's Railway is part of this large family and it covers a large geographical area from the Borders to Thurso at the far tip of the North East of Scotland, accounting for almost 20 per cent of the UK rail network. We provide rapid access along busy commuter routes to our seven cities, servicing the varied needs of our business and leisure commuter services, including cross border services and rural services. We have up to 50 freight services operating every day and we are steadily building capacity for this to grow. Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users, drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues and protecting safety and wellbeing.
This is a Full-Time Permanent position.
The Operations Delivery Supervisor develops, implements and delivers agreed possession plans safely and efficiently. They also provide a range of safety critical duties to the route.
Key Accountabilities
- Assist the Operations Delivery Manager (ODM) with developing the possession plan and chair / attend key possession meetings as requested, direct those who wish to make changes to the plan to do so through the formal process.
- Be familiar with all aspects of possession, including possession and isolation arrangements, worksite limits and contents, train movements and potential risks. Be pro-active in arranging contingency plans with the ODM and Network Rail (NR) Control.
- Co-ordinate preparation and collection of appropriate briefing packs and be familiar with contents.
- Deliver possessions and other activities in a safe and efficient manner, complying with relevant rules and standards at all times.
- Manage possession support staff so that they are familiar with the blocking points, detonator protection locations and access to be used, including accompanying them on site visits prior to possessions. Co-ordinate that an approved safe access is used to access / egress the infrastructure for possession staff.
- Establish and maintain effective communication with all relevant parties prior to and throughout the delivery of possessions. Regularly update the ODM and NR Control on the progress of work within possessions, immediately alerting them to any risk of overruns.
- Where reasonably practicable, following a possession being granted check all detonator protection is in the correct location.
- Report any possession irregularities or safety issues immediately to ODM and NR Control.
- Manage arrangements for briefing to take place when handover of possession from one PICOP to another which should include possession / isolation arrangements, worksite limits and contents, train movements, potential risks.
- Complete reports and KPIs as required.
- Utilise full suite of competencies when required including Auxiliary Operating Duties, Engineering Supervisor and Machine Controller.
- Be present at critical junctions throughout the route and respond to incidents as directed.
- Assist with response to all types of weather related activities.
Operations Delivery Supervisors are required to hold the following Track Safety competencies:
- PTS
- IWA or COSS
- Points Operator
- Possession Support
- (S)PICOP
If not already held, the successful candidate will be required to pass the relevant pre-appointment medical with drug & alcohol screen to obtain these competencies.
Start your career journey with Network Rail and apply now by submitting your CV and completing the pre-screening questions.
We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone! Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know-we'll do our best to assist you.
Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.
You can visit Evenbreak's Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please contact [email protected] .
Grade: Maintenance Grade Terms and Conditions
Salary: £42,663 + roster premium
Closing date: Midnight on Monday 27 th July 2026 - late applications will not be accepted
We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date (based on application volumes) so if you are interested in this vacancy, we encourage you to make your application as early as possible.
Here are a few of the benefits we offer:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Choice of pension schemes
- Discounted leisure train travel for you and your family
- 75% subsidy on Rail and Underground season tickets
- 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
- My Benefits platform - giving national and local discounts on retailers, gym membership and more
Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know-we'll do our best to assist you.
PLEASE NOTE - all offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks: .
