Rail Track Operative: Platelayer for Renewals & Maintenance

VolkerWessels Uk; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Vouchers/Discounts

Training opportunities

Family friendly policies

Employee Assistance

Job summary

VolkerRail, part of VolkerWessels UK, seeks a Track Operative (Platelayer) to work on the Scunthorpe steel works embedded team. You will ensure safety, quality and timely delivery while coordinating site operatives and implementing Foreman instructions.

The role requires a full UK driving licence; rail experience is helpful but not essential. Competitive rewards and benefits accompany the position on site.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience in the Rail Industry is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all activities are compliant with Safety and Quality procedure.
• Site productivity and delivery as instructed by Foreman and Chargehand.
• Implement all instructions received from Foreman and Chargehand.
• Organisation and control of allocated site operatives including but not restricted to: subcontract labour, plant operators.
• Delivery of allocated work packages on accordance with safety, quality and technical requirements as directed by Foreman.
• Assist Foreman to lead and direct gang(s) of men in a safe manner on all VolkerRail sites in the absence of a Chargehand.
• Undertake any necessary training as directed.
• Maintain good site discipline.
• Be of presentable appearance commensurate with allocated duties at all times.
• Works as directed at all times.
• Promote the awareness of VolkerRail in a positive manner at all times.
• To alert Senior Management to any non-conformance or deficiency in quality, materials, services or workmanship.
• Ensure site noise is kept to a minimum and disruption to the railway’s neighbours is kept to a minimum.
• Liaise and communication with VolkerRail staff and contractors plus all relevant external contacts as required in order to discharge the duties and responsibilities of this JD/SRS
• The discharge of these safety critical duties and responsibilities within this JD/SRS and any other safety critical competencies are mandatory upon the post holder.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

VolkerRail, part of VolkerWessels UK, seeks a Track Operative (Platelayer) to work on the Scunthorpe steel works embedded team. You will ensure safety, quality and timely delivery while coordinating site operatives and implementing Foreman instructions.

The role requires a full UK driving licence; rail experience is helpful but not essential. Competitive rewards and benefits accompany the position on site.