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Rail Terminal Supervisor

    Overview

  • Location:
    Wilsden Junction, United Kingdom

  • Contact type:
    Permanent

  • Job category:
    Operations

  • Closing date:
    25.01.2026

  • 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 responsibility

  • 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

Required qualifications, skills, behaviors and attributes

 

Essential:

  • 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
  • COSHH awareness
  • Good IT Proficiency (Outlook, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel)
  • First Aid at work certified

 

Desirable:

  • City & Guilds Construction Certificate
  • A61 Appointed Person Lifting Operations 
  • NRSWA Supervisor.  
  • MEWPS for managers 
  • PTS (Personal Track Safety)
  • COSS (Controller of Site Safety)
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Location

SCS Jv Railways
Wilsden Junction
NW106AG
United Kingdom

Frequently asked questions

  • No. The HS2 London tunnels is a mega project that requires thousands of people to turn the dream into reality, and we’re actively looking for new talent from other industries. We also have a number of initiatives to help vulnerable people into work, including offering employment opportunities to people who are homeless, disabled, returning to work after a career break or leaving the military.

  • We support local businesses, communities and regional economies, working with several major contractors who rely on smaller suppliers to deliver services across HS2 Ltd. Many businesses are local to our sites, meaning we can support our local economy and reduce our environmental impact. 

    Recently, SCS JV was recognised for its role in building a supply chain that reflects the communities in which they operate by winning the HS2 Minority-owned Business Champion award. To date, we’ve awarded contracts totalling £135m to minority owned businesses in their local area and have placed a strong focus on ensuring small firms have every opportunity to thrive by providing access to free training and business development opportunities.

  • We thrive through embracing differences, whether that’s in social background, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion or sexual orientation. We know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. 

    We hold network groups for Pride, Parents & Carers, Racial and Cultural Engagement (RaCE) and Female Advocates in Infrastructure and Rail (FAIR). Led by employees for employees, these groups provide a safe place to connect with like minded people.

  • Yes, we consider all requests for flexible working, including compressed hours, part-time and remote working. Many of our staff operate on a Flexitime system, which means they can take time off for accumulated overtime.

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

Rail Terminal Supervisor

  • Location:Wilsden Junction, United Kingdom
  • Contract type:Permanent
  • Job category:Operations
  • Closing date:25.01.2026
  • Job reference:scsrail/TP/19825/3796

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