Skilled Operative - Network Rail Reactive Civils Framework

Randstad Construction and Property; Wigan; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave up to 22 days + Bank Hols

Health & Wellbeing programmes

Company Pension scheme

Death in Service cover (2x annual)

Employee referral scheme £1,000

Volunteer days and charity events

Job summary

Randstad Construction and Property seeks Skilled Operatives to join the Network Rail Reactive Civils Framework. You will deliver essential railway maintenance across stations, platforms, and adjacent infrastructure on a permanent full-time basis.

Candidates should live within a 1-hour drive of the regional office and possess relevant civils experience. Benefits include progression, training opportunities, and comprehensive health and safety commitments.

Qualifications

• Joinery experience required
• Bricklaying experience required
• General Construction / Civils experience required
• Advantageous qualifications: PTS / COSS, SSSTS / SMSTS, PASMA / IPAF, Small Tools / Rail Trolley / Chainsaw / Strimmer / Weed Spraying, Temporary Works Supervisor or Coordinator, First Aid at Work, Street Works (NWRSA), IRATA (Rope Access)

Responsibilities

• Safety & Compliance: Operating in a safe manner at all times, strictly following appropriate procedures and site instructions.
• Civils & Trade Delivery: Undertaking varied maintenance and civil engineering tasks across the network.
• Asset & Equipment Control: Ensuring all vehicles, materials, tools, and plant equipment under their control are fit for purpose, correctly maintained, stored, and disposed of, with any defects reported immediately to Management or H&S.
• Team Collaboration: Working collaboratively within a multi-skilled team; undertaking general operational duties to meet project deadlines when specific trade skills are not actively required on a job.

Skills

Joinery

Bricklaying

General Construction / Civils

PTS / COSS

SSSTS / SMSTS

PASMA

IPAF

Small Tools

Rail Trolley

Chainsaw

Strimmer

Weed Spraying

Temporary Works Supervisor

First Aid at Work

Street Works (NWRSA)

IRATA (Rope Access)

Tools

Small Tools / Rail Trolley / Chainsaw / Strimmer / Weed Spraying

Job description

Job Title

Skilled Operative - Network Rail Reactive Civils Framework

Location

Within 1 hour's drive of local regional offices in Wigan

Employment Type

Permanent / Full-Time

About Our Client

Our client is a leading specialist contractor delivering essential civil engineering and maintenance services across the UK rail network. The health, safety, and wellbeing of all team members are at the forefront of everything they do, backed by a collaborative, supportive culture that actively invests in its workforce.

The Role

Our client is seeking Skilled Operatives to join the team on the Network Rail Reactive Civils Framework. In this role, operatives will deliver crucial railway maintenance works across station platforms, station buildings, and surrounding rail infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety & Compliance: Operating in a safe manner at all times, strictly following appropriate procedures and site instructions.
• Civils & Trade Delivery: Undertaking varied maintenance and civil engineering tasks across the network.
• Asset & Equipment Control: Ensuring all vehicles, materials, tools, and plant equipment under their control are fit for purpose, correctly maintained, stored, and disposed of, with any defects reported immediately to Management or H&S.
• Team Collaboration: Working collaboratively within a multi-skilled team; undertaking general operational duties to meet project deadlines when specific trade skills are not actively required on a job.

Person Specification & Qualifications

• Joinery
• Bricklaying
• General Construction / Civils
• Advantageous Qualifications:
  • PTS / COSS
  • SSSTS / SMSTS
  • PASMA / IPAF
  • Small Tools / Rail Trolley / Chainsaw / Strimmer / Weed Spraying
  • Temporary Works Supervisor or Coordinator
  • First Aid at Work
  • Street Works (NWRSA)
  • IRATA (Rope Access)

Note: Due to our client's commitment to employee wellbeing and safe travel times, candidates must live within a 1-hour drive of their regional office. All offers are subject to two employment references, a Drug & Alcohol screening, a medical test, and a valid driver's license check.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

The Package

• Competitive Pay with strong ongoing career progression.
• Annual Leave: Up to 22 days holiday plus statutory Bank Holidays.
• Health & Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programmes (counselling/advice), dedicated Mental Health First Aiders, annual flu jabs, and Company Sick Pay.
• Training & Development: Access to award-nominated, in-house training teams and coverage of annual professional subscription costs.
• Financial Benefits: Company Pension scheme and Death in Service cover (2x annual salary).
• Incentives: £1,000 Employee Referral scheme per successful placement.
• Community: Paid volunteering days and company charity events.

Inclusion & Diversity

Our client is committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. All applicants will be considered purely on merit and potential, regardless of age, gender, background, lifestyle, beliefs, or disability. As a Disability Confident employer, our client will adapt the application and interview process to support candidates needing reasonable adjustments.