Overhead Line Maintenance Operative — Outdoor Rail Work

Network Rail; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Choice of pension schemes

Discounted leisure train travel

75% subsidy on Rail and Underground

5 days paid volunteer or carers leave

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Job summary

Network Rail in the United Kingdom is seeking an operative for site-based maintenance to keep railway assets safe and reliable for passengers and freight. You will work outdoors in a small team, performing essential maintenance tasks and adhering to safe systems of work.

This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary of £32,639 and opportunities for training and career progression within the National Rail network.

Qualifications

• Able to work outdoors in a small team.
• Ideally hold NVQ 1 in a relevant subject.
• Willing and able to drive vehicles when required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out work safely and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures, method statements or other instructions.
• Undertake work and associated duties for which you are trained and competent.
• Undertake work activities as directed, in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with all relevant standards.
• Check that vehicles, plant, tools, equipment and materials under your control are fit for use and are used/stored and disposed of correctly.
• Contribute to your own development.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Hold and retain competencies relevant to this post, required by the business need.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

NVQ 1 (or equivalent)

Job description

Network Rail in the United Kingdom is seeking an operative for site-based maintenance to keep railway assets safe and reliable for passengers and freight. You will work outdoors in a small team, performing essential maintenance tasks and adhering to safe systems of work.

This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary of £32,639 and opportunities for training and career progression within the National Rail network.