Operative - 2286868
6 days ago
Operative
Location
Appleby, GB
Department Name
BJ SM(Tr) Appleby Direct (851111) G1
About Network Rail
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Network Rail operates and maintains the railway infrastructure 24/7 365 days a year. Our purpose is to connect people and goods with where they need to be and our vision is for a simpler, better, greener railway.
You will be part of the NW&C Region which consist of three routes:
· North West Route, covering Manchester, Liverpool, Lancashire and Cumbria.
· Central Route, covering the West Midlands and Chiltern areas.
· West Coast South Route, covering the south of Crewe to London Euston.
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Brief Description
You’ll help keep our nation moving every single day.
A critical part of the work we do is the daily up-keep of the rail network. As an operative you’ll work outdoors in a small team, supporting essential maintenance to keep the railway running safely and smoothly for passengers and freight users.
Our operative community comes from a variety of different backgrounds, and this might be the first time that you’ve even considered a career in rail. We’re focused on your transferrable skills and behaviours and if you can demonstrate that, then we will provide you with all the necessary training to have you working safely and competently out on the network.
Please Note: There may be a requirement to work on call in this role for the GTRM IMC25 contract
About the role (External)
You’ll be responsible for maintaining, inspecting, and repairing the track network, (also known as the Permanent Way or P-Way) to keep the railway safe and efficient. This is a very manual role as you’ll be working with rails, sleepers and ballast that support the trains, together with their associated drainage and ancillary structures.
You matter to us
Your commitment to self-development and continuous learning is hugely important in this role and we'll provide you with all the training to develop both technical skills and non-technical skills. Today’s Operatives are tomorrow’s Technicians and we offer a clear career path for you.
Your skills matter
Teamworking – Our maintenance teams rely on your hard work and you will play an important role within the team. Being able to organise and control the safe and efficient delivery of work is vital.
Communication – A variety of clear communication skills to deliver instructions to the team and other colleagues are essential so work can be completed safely and effectively.
Working under pressure – Working outdoors in all conditions, and with trains passing close by means you’ll need to remain calm under pressure.
Following rules and Instructions – It is important that you have knowledge of Track inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal techniques to follow daily work instructions. Being familiar with maintenance standards and procedures would be advantageous.
Technical skills – you must have technical knowledge of the discipline you are applying for and know about construction management processes. Systems and standards would be advantageous, as well as previously achieved (or be working towards) an NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or gained through equivalent relevant experience, will help you excel in the role.
It matters that this is the right role for you.
Here’s some additional information which might help you.
· Shifts Operative roles involve a changing shift pattern including days, nights, and weekends.
· Outdoor working - Our operatives work outside in all weathers and so you’ll be comfortable working in different conditions.
· Safe working - offers of employment are subject to drug and alcohol testing and passing of the relevant medical assessment and BPSS pre-employment checks. This will include a hearing and eyesight examination.
· Driving - As an operative you’ll also need a driving licence (category B) so you can drive Network Rail vehicles.
· Commute times – You’ll also need to be within a 60-minute commute of the location that you’re applying for.
How to apply (External)
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Salary and benefits:
· Salary: Maintenance T&Cs plus additional benefits (overtime, weekend, on-call, night rates)
- Pro-rata annual leave entitlement
- My benefits – our discounted online shopping site
- A range of discounted offers including, childcare vouchers, healthcare offers – cycle to work, healthcare club discounted membership and other benefits
- Subsidies of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets
- 75% discount on leisure travel
- A choice of contributory pension schemes
- 2 weeks paid reserve leave for our Armed Forces community
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Network Rail adheres to a structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the pay range advertised.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information
Closing date: 10th July 2024. Assessment Centre’s will take place on 18th July in Appleby. We reserve the right to close the advert early if there is a high number of applicants.
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Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision
We will endeavour to offer a diverse interview panel wherever possible.
Drugs & Alcohol test: All prospective candidates offered a conditional role will be required to undergo and pass a medical and drugs & alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.
