Railway Operative - Live Rail Safety-Critical Specialist

McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd is seeking a Railway Operative to support the delivery of railway projects across Northern Ireland. You will perform general railway and civils works in live environments, undertake safety-critical duties, and help maintain safety, quality and programme delivery.

The role requires PTS and TSC competencies, experience on live rail projects, a full UK driving licence, and flexibility to work varied shifts including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Current NIR Personal Track Safety (PTS) competency.
• Current Track Safety Coordinator (TSC) competency.
• Experience of working safely within a live railway environment.
• Strong understanding of railway safety requirements and safe systems of work.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a site-based delivery team.
• Strong work ethic, reliability and commitment to safety.
• Flexibility to work varying shift patterns, including nightshift and weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general railway, civils and infrastructure works safely and efficiently within a live operational railway environment.
• Undertake safety-critical duties in accordance with the individual’s current competence, authority and applicable Translink/NIR requirements.
• Ensure a consistently high standard of work and time keeping
• Support site management, supervisors and work teams in delivering planned works safely, to programme and to the required quality standard.
• Comply fully with company procedures, railway rules, health and safety requirements, environmental controls and quality standards.
• Attend site briefings, planning meetings and safety discussions, and communicate hazards, changes to work activities and safety concerns promptly.
• Assist with the protection of staff, plant, materials and the railway infrastructure during works.
• Maintain accurate records relevant to safety-critical duties, shift activities, inspections and work undertaken.
• Work collaboratively with direct operatives, subcontractors, site management and client representatives.
• Be willing to work a range of shift patterns to meet project requirements, including days, nights, weekends and emergency/on-call works where required.
• Maintain personal competencies and actively participate in any required safety-critical, technical or refresher training

Skills

PTS competency

TSC competency

Live railway environment

Full UK driving licence

CSCS or equivalent

Job description

McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd is seeking a Railway Operative to support the delivery of railway projects across Northern Ireland. You will perform general railway and civils works in live environments, undertake safety-critical duties, and help maintain safety, quality and programme delivery.

The role requires PTS and TSC competencies, experience on live rail projects, a full UK driving licence, and flexibility to work varied shifts including nights and weekends.