Operative [Track Maintenance]

Network Rail; Stourbridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading railway infrastructure provider seeks a Track Operative in Stourbridge, UK. In this entry-level role, you'll maintain and repair railway tracks, working closely with technicians and team leaders. Successfully completing training may lead to advancements. Applicants must be prepared to work varied shifts, including nights and weekends, and hold a valid driving license. Join us in keeping trains running safely for millions daily.

Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Competencies relevant to the post as required.
• Willingness to drive as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair railway track components.
• Work alongside Track Technicians and Team Leaders.
• Use a range of maintenance tools safely.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Driving ability

Education

NVQ 1 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject

Job description

About the role

What does a Track Operative do? Every single day our rail network carries thousands of passenger trains and freight trains across our miles of track, resulting in natural wear and tear that our Track Operatives maintain and repair. Carrying millions of people daily, the track is made up of rails, railway ties (sleepers), fasteners, railway switches, ballast and foundations. These components of the railway track play different roles in providing support for trains. Our Track Operatives keep all this in tip top condition to keep passengers and freight moving safely and without interruption. Using a mix of new technology and manual inspection, Network Rail monitors railway assets around the clock. Maintenance teams are briefed at the start of each shift on the maintenance work to be completed. As this is an entry level role, Track Operatives support and learn from Track Technicians and Team Leaders. This can involve fetching, carrying and using track maintenance tools. Teamwork is a huge part of the job as well as being safety focused because you will often be working next to moving trains travelling at high speed. All Track Operatives receive full training and guidance, learning how to use a range of hand tools and heavy machinery safely. Pending successful learning and development, Track Operatives can progress to Track Technicians. To reduce disruption to rail services and to increase safety for maintenance teams, this work is often done at night or over weekends. Being able to work a varied shift pattern is important but we'll provide your roster in advance so you can make plans with family and friends in good time. You will also need to be prepared to work in all weather conditions, at all times of the year. There is an opportunity to do on call. Please note you but will be required to live in a 60 minute radius from the location stated on this advert. You must also hold a Driving Licence.

Requirements and qualifications

• Able to work as part of team.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Hold and retain competencies relevant to this post, required by the business need.
• Ideally hold (or be working towards) an NVQ 1 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.
• Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need.

Additional requirements

You must live within a 60 minute radius from the location stated on this advert and hold a valid driving licence.

Diversity and inclusion

We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We're continuing to build a more diverse and inclusive organisation which is representative of the passengers we serve. To do this, it's essential we become a more open, diverse and inclusive organisation, harnessing the skills and expertise of all our people and attracting the best talent to help us have a safe, accessible railway for everyone. Network Rail operates and maintains the railway infrastructure. 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 you're part of our team, you matter to us and you matter to millions.

About our route

We are Central route. We are the Heart of Britain's Railway. More than a million people rely on us every week, and we help transport nearly a million tonnes of freight every month. But we are more than just tracks and trains, we are a catalyst for jobs and opportunities, a connection to leisure and time with family and friends, and a foundation for communities and neighbourhoods. We are a key part of the national network, with Birmingham New Street - the busiest station outside of London and the hub of the railway - connecting England, Scotland and Wales, with hundreds of services arriving and leaving every day.