Operative [Track Maintenance] Bristol Barton Hill

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to keeping the rail network operational. As an operative specializing in track maintenance, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of the railway system. This hands-on position requires teamwork, communication, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. With comprehensive training and development opportunities, you can advance your career in the rail industry. Enjoy benefits like substantial travel discounts, healthcare support, and a balanced work-life schedule. If you're ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

75% discount on staff travel

Subsidy on rail and underground season tickets

Healthcare benefits

Cycle-to-work scheme

Childcare discounts

Paid volunteering leave

Flexible working hours

Family support programs

Qualifications

• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Must demonstrate safety-conscious behavior and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, inspect, and repair the track network for safety and efficiency.
• Support equipment maintenance and perform lookout duties for team safety.

Skills

Teamworking

Communication

Proactive planning

Working under pressure

Following rules and instructions

Willingness to learn

Education

Valid driving license (category B)

Job description

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Operative [Track Maintenance] Bristol Barton Hill, Bristol

Client: Network Rail

Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 97aaf8a76e9e

Job Views: 4

Posted: 02.05.2025

Expiry Date: 16.06.2025

Job Description:

Brief Description: You'll help keep our nation moving every single day. This is a critical part of the work we do, involving the daily upkeep of the rail network.

As an operative, you'll work outdoors in a small team, supporting essential maintenance to keep the railway running safely and smoothly for passengers and freight users.

Our operative community comes from various backgrounds, and this might be your first consideration of a career in rail. We focus on your transferable skills and behaviors, and if you can demonstrate them, we will provide all necessary training to ensure you work safely and competently on the network.

About the role (External):

Operatives can specialize in various disciplines, but for this role, you'll become a specialist in:

Track Maintenance: Responsible for maintaining, inspecting, and repairing the track network (also known as the Permanent Way or P-Way) to ensure safety and efficiency. This involves working with rails, sleepers, ballast, drainage, and ancillary structures.

Our operatives work outdoors in all conditions, at all times of the year, day or night. The role involves manual labor, transporting equipment across challenging terrain. Being safety-conscious, rule-respecting, and a team player is essential, especially when working near moving trains at high speed.

You matter to your team:

You are crucial to the team. You show up early, leave last, check and prepare the van and equipment, and drive the team between sites. Daily, you'll support equipment maintenance and perform lookout duties to ensure team safety.

We value transferable skills such as:

• Teamworking: Collaborate closely with colleagues to deliver safe, efficient work.
• Communication: Maintain clear and effective communication.
• Proactive planning: Be punctual, prepared, and anticipate team needs.
• Working under pressure: Remain calm outdoors in all conditions, near moving trains.
• Following rules and instructions: Respect safety rules and challenge unsafe situations.
• Willingness to learn: Continuously develop relevant skills and stay updated on standards and procedures.

Additional information:

- Shifts include days, nights, and weekends.

- Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.

- Employment is subject to drug, alcohol testing, medical, and BPSS checks, including hearing and eyesight exams.

- A valid driving license (category B) is required to operate Network Rail vehicles.

- Candidates should reside within a 60-minute commute of the location.

Your commitment to us:

We support your self-development with comprehensive training, enabling a transition into a rewarding rail career. Opportunities for advancement include becoming a technician or team leader, with a clear career path.

Benefits include:

• Privileged staff travel with a 75% discount, including family members.
• Up to 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.
• Healthcare benefits, cycle-to-work scheme, childcare, and shopping discounts.
• Work-life balance with a 35-hour week, flexible and hybrid working, and family support.
• Paid volunteering leave, reserve leave for Armed Forces members, and recognition schemes in Wales and Western regions.