MHD Technician

Brief Description

Route Services is a division of Network Rail that provides the Routes with services so they can help Network Rail deliver a better railway for a better Britain. We support the Routes with a myriad of services and supplies they need to maintain and operate the railway. See the diagram for a breakdown of our services. To learn more, please click to watch our video.

About Whitemoor NTMRC

Whitemoor NTMRC is the biggest of Network Rails three facilities that receive, process, and recycle track products. The other two sites are Crewe and Westbury. Covering 40 hectares of formerly derelict railway land in Cambridgeshire, the NTMRC receives around half of the used track material collected from across the rail network, either from lineside clearances or track replacement works. When material arrives, our state-of-the-art machinery sorts product into what can and cannot be used again, ensuring that any reusable goods are recycled and re-sold. Products recycled at Whitemoor include Railway Track, Sleepers, Aggregate and Switches and Crossings (S&C).

The S&C Facility

The S&C facility at Whitemoor is a purpose-built facility for the refurbishment and recycling of Switches and Crossings. The facility also holds a vast stock of all the high-volume Switches, Crossings and Baseplates used across the rail network. This ensures that Network Rail can not only respond quickly to the needs of our customers but also generate revenue and save money.

About the role (External)

What will you be doing?

As an MHD technician in the S&C facility you will be required to: 

·Refurbish new and used S&C Materials.

·Manage the Stock Control of strategic spares and refurbished stock and maintain the stock register.

·Inspect both delivered and assembled product.

·Take an active part in problem solving and fault finding within the Department and the maintenance of the S&C workshop equipment.

·Support the S&C Site Manager and when required cover in their absence.

All operations shall be undertaken safely, adhering to relevant standards and controls. Other activities will include mentoring newly trained staff, supporting the ongoing development of the team and the facility, promoting the S&C Recycling / Refurbishment facility and the benefits this can bring to the railway network.

Key accountabilities include:

·Working in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures, method statements or other relevant instructions for the facility.

·Undertaking and direct work activates in a safe, efficient manner in accordance with all relevant standards.

·Acting as the delegated responsible person when Site Manager is off site and not present.

·Controlling and checking the quality of the work undertaken and confirm assets are compliant to standards that we adhere to.

·Checking vehicles, plant, tools equipment and materials under your control are fit for use, in date, used, stored correctly and any waste disposed of correctly.

·Accurately record and report all work completed and produce and maintain records as required.

·Contributing to your own development and that of others.

·Mentoring newly qualified staff during their probation period and ongoing development.

·Adhering to company policies and procedures.

·Ensuring all delegated daily, weekly and period checks are completed.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:

·Customer focus.

·Knowledge of all processes of welding/grinding and refurbishment of S&C.

·Experience of arranging and implementing safe systems of work.

·Knowledge of how to organise and control the safe and efficient delivery of work.

·Able to demonstrate, promote and embed safe working behaviours within the team.

·Able to communicate effectively verbally, in writing and electronically.

·Knowledge of 1054/0053 inspection standards and requirements.

·Hold and retain competencies relevant to this post required by the business need.

·Knowledge of maintenance and renewal techniques.

·Conversant with standards, procedures and instructions.

·Basic IT knowledge and understanding of Word/Excel.

·A broad understanding of S&C products and materials.

·Flexibility, being able to work in a team environment or on own when required.

·Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need.