Operative [Overhead Line Equipment]

Network Rail; East Hagbourne; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Privileged staff travel 75%

Rail season tickets subsidy

Healthcare & benefits

Cycle to work

Flexible hours

Volunteering leave

Reserve leave

PROUD scheme

Job summary

Network Rail is seeking operatives for outdoor maintenance across Wales and Western region, working in all weather and at all times, with safety-first teamwork to keep trains running safely. You don't need rail experience; transferable skills in teamwork, communication, planning, and staying calm under pressure are valued.

The role includes a 35-hour week contract with hybrid working and a focus on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Teamworking is essential to deliver safe, efficient work.
• Good communication skills are required for safe operation.
• Proactive planning keeps the team prepared and on schedule.
• Ability to stay calm outdoors with trains passing nearby.
• Respect for rules with readiness to challenge unsafe situations.
• Willingness to develop skills and stay updated with procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work outdoors in all conditions to maintain the network.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to deliver safe, efficient work.
• Follow safety rules and instructions and use equipment properly.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Proactive planning

Working under pressure

Following rules

Willingness to learn

Job description

Who We Are

At Network Rail, We’re Part Of a Large Family Serving Millions Of Passengers And Freight Users Throughout The UK Every Day. Our Service Impacts Millions Of People And We Strive To Become More Efficient As We Enhance, Maintain And Operate Our Network. Now Is a Fantastic Time And Join Our Team In Wales And Western Region As We Finalise The Reforms To Our Maintenance Organisation Which Will Deliver A safer and more reliable and punctual service for passengers and employees quicker fault fixes by more agile multi-disciplined response teams. Individual rostering enabling us to send the right number or people to fix a fault. Multi-skilling investing in the knowledge and skills of our people so they are better equipped to fix the most common faults themselves. Accelerated and improved technology deployment we have a raft of labour and life-saving technology ready to be rolled out. Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We're an organisation where people matter. When your part of our team, you matter to us and you matter to millions.

About the Role

Our operatives work outside in all conditions, at all times of the year, day, or night. You'll be involved in demanding manual work, often with the need to transport kit, across tricky terrain. Being safety focused, respectful of rules and a team player will be critical as you'll often be working next to moving trains travelling at high speed.

As a Network Rail employee, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits!

Benefits

• Privileged staff travel - Leisure travel discount of 75% on all leisure travel and includes family members.


• A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train.


• Benefits package including healthcare offers, a cycle to work scheme, discounted healthcare club membership, and a discounted offers and benefits including childcare, healthcare and online shopping site.


• Effectively manage work-life balance with a 35hrs per week contract, with hybrid working, flexible working, and family friendly support.


• 5 days paid volunteering leave.


• 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community.


• In Wales and Western region, you will have the opportunity to join PROUD, our reward and recognition scheme where you can say thanks and recognise colleagues across the region who have demonstrated outstanding values and behaviours.

Salary: £32,639 per annum

Some on call may be required at times.

Late applications will not be accepted.

To be considered for this role you must live within 60 mins of the depot and be able to get to the depot at different times.

The assessment process will consist of a competency and technical interview.

Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard has changed. All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and 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.

Your Experience and Skills

Our operatives play a key role in our maintenance teams. You don't necessarily need rail experience, but you do need to show how your transferrable skills meet the following:

• Teamworking Our maintenance teams depend on each other and you'll be able to work closely with the team to deliver safe and efficient work delivery.


• Communication You'll have good communication skills so you can work safely and effectively.


• Proactive planning Being punctual, having the van and equipment ready and anticipating the needs of the team are essential to keeping our passengers and freight moving.


• 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 understand and respect the rules, but also feel confident to challenge if you see a situation is unsafe.


• Willingness to learn You'll consistently develop your skills and competencies relevant to your discipline, keeping up to date with new standards, procedures, and instructions.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

Diversity and inclusion are more than just buzz words for us. We're constantly striving to make sure we provide a welcoming and safe environment for everyone. We recognise that certain groups are under-represented within our team and we're working closely with our regional diversity and inclusion networks to make sure we support these groups as best as we can.

We are working in conjunction with the Cultural Fusion team. If you would like support with your application or interview please contact Wales&[e-mail] or visit the connect page: Wales and Western Cultural Fusion (sharepoint.com).

Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please contact [e-mail].

Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety within your application.