PTS Operative

Sunville Rail Limited.; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Company van provided for works

Training and certification

Job summary

Sunville Rail Limited is seeking PTS Operatives to join our ongoing and upcoming railway infrastructure projects in the Eastbourne area. We are looking for reliable, safety-focused individuals who want to build a career in rail and be part of a growing delivery team.

Ideal candidates hold PTS and COSS certifications, with rail or construction experience and a full UK driving licence. You should be prepared for night/weekend shifts and be committed to health and safety, teamwork, and high

Qualifications

• Valid PTS and COSS certification.
• Rail, construction or labouring experience preferred.
• Full UK driving licence desirable, but not essential.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to undertake night and weekend working when required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out works safely, efficiently and in accordance with project programmes, method statements, risk assessments and health & safety requirements.
• Undertake works as instructed by the Site Supervisor and fulfil all responsibilities assigned.
• Carry out a variety of railway civils and route works across the rail infrastructure.
• Follow all site briefings, safe systems of work and project-specific procedures.
• Ensure hazardous or dangerous substances are used and handled in accordance with established procedures and COSHH requirements.
• Wear and maintain all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and report or request replacements where equipment is no longer fit for purpose.
• Maintain effective communication with supervisors and other members of the site team.
• Follow project-specific emergency procedures where required.
• Immediately report all accidents, incidents, near misses and dangerous occurrences to the Site Supervisor/Manager.
• Promote a positive safety culture through your own actions and encourage safe working practices among colleagues.
• Ensure you fully understand all site and task briefings. Raise questions immediately where information is unclear or could affect your own safety or the safety of others.
• Where driving company vehicles, comply with all company driver requirements and FORS Silver standards.
• Be available for night, weekend and possession working as required by the project.

Skills

PTS Certification

COSS Certification

Rail Experience

Driving Licence

Health & Safety

Teamwork

Job description

Sunville Rail Limited is recruiting PTS Operatives to support our ongoing and upcoming railway infrastructure projects.

We are looking for reliable, safety-focused individuals who are keen to develop their careers within the rail industry. Ideally, applicants will be based in or around the Eastbourne area to integrate into one of our existing delivery teams.

Sunville Rail Limited is recruiting PTS Operatives to support our ongoing and upcoming railway infrastructure projects.

We are looking for reliable, safety-focused individuals who are keen to develop their careers within the rail industry. Ideally, applicants will be based in or around the Eastbourne area to integrate into one of our existing delivery teams.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Valid PTS and COSS certification
• Rail, construction or labouring experience preferred
• Full UK driving licence desirable, but not essential
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Willingness to undertake night and weekend working when required

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Carry out works safely, efficiently and in accordance with project programmes, method statements, risk assessments and health & safety requirements.
• Undertake works as instructed by the Site Supervisor and fulfil all responsibilities assigned.
• Carry out a variety of railway civils and route works across the rail infrastructure.
• Follow all site briefings, safe systems of work and project-specific procedures.
• Ensure hazardous or dangerous substances are used and handled in accordance with established procedures and COSHH requirements.
• Wear and maintain all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and report or request replacements where equipment is no longer fit for purpose.
• Maintain effective communication with supervisors and other members of the site team.
• Follow project-specific emergency procedures where required.
• Immediately report all accidents, incidents, near misses and dangerous occurrences to the Site Supervisor/Manager.
• Promote a positive safety culture through your own actions and encourage safe working practices among colleagues.
• Ensure you fully understand all site and task briefings. Raise questions immediately where information is unclear or could affect your own safety or the safety of others.
• Where driving company vehicles, comply with all company driver requirements and FORS Silver standards.
• Be available for night, weekend and possession working as required by the project.

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay
• Career progression opportunities
• Company-provided training and certification
• PPE provided
• Company van provided for works and fuel (vehicles not for personal use)
• Opportunities for additional weekend shifts
• The opportunity to join a growing rail civils business with an established workload

Equal Opportunities

Sunville Rail Limited is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

All recruitment decisions are based on skills, experience, qualifications and suitability for the role.