Grinding Supervisory Manager

Grinding Supervisor (GSM) SummaryWe’re seeking an experienced and proactive Grinding Supervisor (GSM) to lead our Grinding teams, uphold compliance, and drive operational success across multiple regions. This position is ideal for colleagues ready to take on leadership responsibilities while ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of rail grinding operations. Who are the NRL Group?The NRL Group is proud to be certified™ as a Great Place To Work®, with a 97% satisfaction score from colleagues, earning us a place on the 2025 UK Best Workplaces™ List for medium‑sized organisations.For over 40 years, we’ve delivered engineering recruitment, workforce solutions and contracting services, supported by talented people across our businesses. Our commitment to continuous improvement and innovation has earned us industry recognition, including APSCo UK’s Recruitment Company of the Year (£50–250m).We are a Living Wage Employer, a Disability Confident Committed employer, and have a strong focus on colleague wellbeing, development and inclusion. We offer personalised development plans, mental health first aiders and flexible career pathways to help everyone find the right role for them. Location and Working PatternPositions available across Wales & Western, Anglia and London North Western regionsNight work aligned with operational schedules (typically from 11pm–12am)Hands-on leadership role requiring regional travelResponsibilitiesLead and mentor the Grinding team in line with Network Rail Standards, training and NRL Work Package PlansComplete and return Daily Work Returns and TEFs on timeOversee servicing, calibration and care of all grinding equipment and the GSM vehicleSubmit team annual leave requests and manage workforce planningReport incidents, Close Calls, and equipment or vehicle issues promptlyMaintain communication with SCO 24/7 and NRL support teamsDeliver team briefings and attend monthly GSM meetingsSupport CPD activities and ensure adherence to compliance standardsUndertake scoping, quoting, preparation work and post-inspection reports when requiredAssist in HSEQ initiatives and ensure full understanding of the Work Safe ProcedureAct as the primary contact for operational and safety communicationsMust-have RequirementsPTS (Personal Track Safety)Grinding Operative, 053 and GSM competenciesManual Handling, First Aid and Fire Awareness certificationFull UK driving licenceNice-to-have SkillsIOSH Managing SafelyCOSS (Controller of Site Safety)Level 3 Management qualificationApply NowIf you’re ready to take on a leadership role and support essential rail operations, apply today to join us as a Grinding Supervisor.The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future. We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer. You can ensure you stay safe when job searching online by visiting the JobsAware website.