Operative [Track Maintenance] - Langadog PWay

Network Rail; Rhosmaen; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail infrastructure company seeks an Operative in Rhosmaen, Wales. You'll maintain and repair off-track areas, ensuring the railway remains safe and efficient. The role requires teamwork, effective communication, and the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions. Offers include flexible hours, generous travel discounts, and a commitment to safety and inclusivity.

Benefits

75% discount on leisure travel

Up to 75% subsidy on rail season tickets

Healthcare benefits

Flexible working options

Paid volunteering leave

Paid reserve leave for Armed Forces

Qualifications

• Ability to work closely with a team to deliver safe work.
• Good communication skills for effective teamwork.
• Punctual and proactive in planning team needs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure equipment is checked and ready for shifts.
• Drive the team to various sites for maintenance.
• Support team in maintaining equipment safely.

Skills

Teamworking

Communication

Proactive planning

Working under pressure

Following rules and instructions

Willingness to learn

Experience as an arborist

Job description

Overview

You’ll help keep our nation moving every single day. This is a critical part of the work we do is 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.

About the role

Operatives can specialise in a range of disciplines but for this role you’ll become a specialist in Off‑track: You’ll be responsible for maintaining, inspecting and repairing the land alongside the track network to keep the railway safe and efficient. This includes vegetation management, drainage and ancillary structures.

Working conditions

• Shifts – Operative roles involve a changing shift pattern including days, nights and weekends.
• Outdoor working – Our operatives work outside in all weathers and so you’ll be comfortable working in different conditions.
• Safe working – Offers of employment are subject to drug and alcohol testing and passing of the relevant medical assessment and BPSS pre‑employment checks. This will include a hearing and eyesight examination.
• Driving – As an operative you’ll also need a driving licence (category B) so you can drive Network Rail vehicles.
• Commute times – You’ll also need to be within a 60‑minute commute of the location you’re applying for.

Responsibilities

You matter to your team. team depends on you. You’re the one who shows up first and leaves last, who makes sure the van and equipment are checked and ready for every shift, and who drives the team from site to site. Every day you’ll support your team in maintaining equipment and will provide lookout duties to keep the whole team safe.

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 consistently develop your skills and competencies relevant to your discipline, keeping up to date with new standards, procedures and instructions.
• Experience as an arborist – It matters that this is the right role for you.

Qualifications

We look for opportunities to offer great opportunities to learn and through personal and professional development. And, if you make the grade, then you can look forward to a rewarding and fulfilling career with a company that joined the top 50 in Glassdoor’s 2021 Best Places to Work.

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 35‑hours 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.

Diversity and inclusion

We want to help deliver a railway which is safe, reliable, affordable and that provides great customer service to everyone. 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. Network Rail is a 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 for advice on accessibility support if you’re unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or modifications, please add a note to your application.

Safety and commitments

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre‑employment checks. 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 on your application.