Railway Operative — Safety-Critical Rail Civils Pro

Dg Partnership Ltd; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaughlin & Harvey is seeking a Railway Operative to support delivery of railway projects across NI. You will perform general railway, civils and infrastructure works within live railway environments, adhering to safety rules and site procedures.

Essential criteria include current NIR PTS, Track Safety Coordinator competency, and a valid UK driving licence. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities for development on high-value projects.

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.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to work varying shift patterns, including nightshift and weekend work, including emergency/on-call works where required.
• Medical fitness appropriate for railway safety-critical work.
• CSCS or equivalent.

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
• Work within and live operational railway environment

Job description

McLaughlin & Harvey is seeking a Railway Operative to support delivery of railway projects across NI. You will perform general railway, civils and infrastructure works within live railway environments, adhering to safety rules and site procedures.

Essential criteria include current NIR PTS, Track Safety Coordinator competency, and a valid UK driving licence. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities for development on high-value projects.