Grinding Supervisory Manager

Grinding Supervisor (GSM)
 
Summary

We’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 Pattern

• Positions available across Wales & Western, Anglia and London North Western regions
• Night work aligned with operational schedules (typically from 11pm–12am)
• Hands-on leadership role requiring regional travel

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Grinding team in line with Network Rail Standards, training and NRL Work Package Plans
• Complete and return Daily Work Returns and TEFs on time
• Oversee servicing, calibration and care of all grinding equipment and the GSM vehicle
• Submit team annual leave requests and manage workforce planning
• Report incidents, Close Calls, and equipment or vehicle issues promptly
• Maintain communication with SCO 24/7 and NRL support teams
• Deliver team briefings and attend monthly GSM meetings
• Support CPD activities and ensure adherence to compliance standards
• Undertake scoping, quoting, preparation work and post-inspection reports when required
• Assist in HSEQ initiatives and ensure full understanding of the Work Safe Procedure
• Act as the primary contact for operational and safety communications

Must-have Requirements

• PTS (Personal Track Safety)
• Grinding Operative, 053 and GSM competencies
• Manual Handling, First Aid and Fire Awareness certification
• Full UK driving licence

Nice-to-have Skills

• IOSH Managing Safely
• COSS (Controller of Site Safety)
• Level 3 Management qualification

Apply Now

If you’re ready to take on a leadership role and support essential rail operations, apply today to join us as a Grinding Supervisor.



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