Flexible Safety-Critical Rail Crossing Controller

Network Rail; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Rail in London is recruiting a Flexi Crossing Keeper to monitor CCTV-controlled level crossings and make real-time safety decisions that protect trains and road users.

Based at a signalling centre, you’ll work in a multi-person team on shifts including nights, weekends and bank holidays. A 4% flexibility premium applies, and you must live within a 60-minute commute of your location.

Qualifications

• Clear and concise communication, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new procedures.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Make timely, risk-based safety decisions in critical environments.
• Diligent work ethic and adherence to procedures.
• Maintain focus and manage distractions in busy settings.
• Prioritise tasks and manage workloads effectively.
• Remain calm and effective in pressure and changing conditions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate CCTV-controlled level crossings.
• Make real-time safety decisions to allow safe train passage.
• Work in signalling centres or Route operating Centres with others.
• Collaborate with crossing keepers and signallers to ensure safety.

Skills

Communication

Learning mindset

Team collaboration

Decision making

Conscientiousness

Attention management

Workload management

Under pressure

Job description

Network Rail in London is recruiting a Flexi Crossing Keeper to monitor CCTV-controlled level crossings and make real-time safety decisions that protect trains and road users.

Based at a signalling centre, you’ll work in a multi-person team on shifts including nights, weekends and bank holidays. A 4% flexibility premium applies, and you must live within a 60-minute commute of your location.