Track Operative

Metro and Rail Projects (MRP) have extensive experience of working on high profile projects for most of the UK's light rail and tram operators and on the UK heavy rail network. We are recognised as a market leader for the provision of renewal and minor enhancements services to the light rail sector and as a supplier of choice to the wider rail market.

Our specialist teams continue to offer high quality track construction, maintenance and renewals to a wide range of clients including: Nottingham Express Transit, Manchester Metrolink, Sheffield Supertram, and London Tramlink as well as a number of Major Contractors on the heavy rail network.

We have a great opportunity for a Track Operative - Platelayer to work on a new project initially based in Sheffield

You will be responsible for:

• Ensure all activities are compliant with Safety and Quality procedure.
• Site productivity and delivery as instructed by Foreman and Chargehand.
• Implement all instructions received from Foreman and Chargehand.
• Organisation and control of allocated site operatives including but not restricted to: subcontract labour, plant operators.
• Delivery of allocated work packages on accordance with safety, quality and technical requirements as directed by Foreman.
• Assist Foreman to lead and direct gang(s) of men in a safe manner on all VolkerRail sites in the absence of a Chargehand.
• Undertake any necessary training as directed.
• Maintain good site discipline.
• Be of presentable appearance commensurate with allocated duties at all times.
• Works as directed at all times.
• Promote the awareness of VolkerRail in a positive manner at all times.
• To alert Senior Management to any non-conformance or deficiency in quality, materials, services or workmanship.
• Ensure site noise is kept to a minimum and disruption to the railway's neighbours is kept to a minimum.
• Liaise and communication with VolkerRail staff and contractors plus all relevant external contacts as required in order to discharge the duties and responsibilities of this JD/SRS
• The discharge of these safety critical duties and responsibilities within this JD/SRS and any other safety critical competencies are mandatory upon the post holder.

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Experience in the Rail Industry is advantageous but not essential

If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

VolkerRail is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerRail are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. You can read more about our FIR Strategy as well as our partners here Fairness, Inclusion and Respect | VolkerWessels UK

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Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

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VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.