Artisan (B&C) - Joiner

Network Rail; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Choice of pension schemes

Discounted leisure train travel foryou

75% subsidy on Rail and Underground

5 days paid volunteer or carers leave

My Benefits platform

Job summary

Network Rail is seeking aMaintenance professional to lead a team in a safety-critical environment. The role focuses on implementing safe systems of work, coordinating responsible staff, and delivering reliable service to customers.

The successful candidate will bring trade qualifications, experience in managing safe work delivery, and strong communication skills, with a commitment to safe working behaviours and driving capability as required.

Qualifications

• Trained and qualified in the relevant trade.
• Experience arranging and implementing safe systems of work.
• Experience organising and delivering work safely and efficiently.
• Ability to lead, motivate and direct a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain appropriate safety arrangements for staff including Contractors.
• Carry out work safely and in accordance with safe systems of work with minimal disruption to customers and stakeholders.
• Undertake work and duties for which you are trained and competent.
• Direct work activities safely and efficiently and in line with standards.
• Prepare site-specific risk assessments and review safe work documentation.
• Deliver and maintain an effective service to customers and stakeholders.
• Ensure staff have appropriate competencies and that assets are compliant to standards.
• Check that vehicles, plant, tools and materials are fit for use and stored/disposed of correctly.
• Report all work performed and maintain records as required.
• Contribute to personal and team development.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.

Skills

Lead a team

Safe workingBehaviour

Communication skills

Safe systems of work

Project delivery

Driving vehicles

Education

Trade qualification

Tools

Vehicle handling

Job description

Who We Are

Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.

Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision.

About The Role

This is a Full-Time Permanent

Salary - Circa £30,000

Grade - Maintenance

Here Are a Few Of The Benefits We Offer

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Choice of pension schemes
• Discounted leisure train travel for you and your family
• 75% subsidy on Rail and Underground season tickets
• 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
• My Benefits platform - giving national and local discounts on retailers, gym membership and more

Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know-we'll do our best to assist you.

For help with the recruitment process, please contact North West & Central Resourcing

PLEASE NOTE - all offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks: Click here for more information.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain appropriate safety arrangements for staff under your control including Contractors.
• Carry out work safely and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures, method statements or other relevant instructions with minimum disruption to customers and stakeholders.
• Undertake work and associated duties for which you are trained and competent.
• Undertake and direct work activities in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with all relevant standards.
• Prepare site specific risk assessment in conjunction with risk control manuals. Review safe system of work documentation where required.
• Deliver and maintain an effective service to customers and key stakeholders.
• Control and check the quality of work undertaken and confirm assets are compliant to standards.
• Check that the staff under your control have the appropriate and valid competencies.
• Check that vehicles, plant, tools, equipment and materials under your control are fit for use and are used/stored and disposed of correctly.
• Accurately report all work completed/not completed and produce/maintain records as required.
• Contribute to your own development and that of others.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.

Essential

Your experience and skills

• Trained and where appropriate, qualified in the relevant trade.
• Experience of arranging and implementing safe systems of work.
• Experience of organising and controlling the safe and efficient delivery of work.
• Able to demonstrate and promote safe working behaviours.
• Able to lead, motivate and direct a team.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Experience in the servicing and repair of either building fabric or building plant and equipment.
• Knowledge of relevant standards, procedures and instructions.
• Hold and retain competencies relevant to this post, required by business need.
• Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need.

Desirable

• Membership of CITB Construction Skill Certification Scheme.