Skilled Operative - Network Rail Reactive Civils Framework

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Wigan; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 22 days + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Death in service cover (2x salary)

Employee referral scheme £1,000

Employee wellbeing programmes

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd is recruiting Skilled Operatives for the Network Rail Reactive Civils Framework in the Wigan area. The role involves delivering essential civil maintenance across station platforms and nearby rail infrastructure.

Candidates should have a solid trade background (joinery, bricklaying, civils) and multi-skilled capabilities. A range of rail-focused qualifications is preferred, with two references, drug/alcohol screening, medical, and driving licence checks required.

Qualifications

• Solid trade background in joinery, bricklaying and general construction/civils.
• Adaptable, multi-skilled operatives with a broad construction skillset.
• Desirable qualifications include PTS/COSS, SSSTS/SMSTS, PASMA/IPAF.

Responsibilities

• Safety & compliance: follow procedures and site instructions at all times.
• Civil & trade delivery: perform varied maintenance tasks across the network.
• Asset & equipment control: manage vehicles, tools, and plant; report defects promptly.
• Team collaboration: work in a multi-skilled team to meet deadlines.

Skills

Joinery

Bricklaying

General Construction / Civils

Multi-skilled

Education

PTS / COSS

SSSTS / SMSTS

PASMA / IPAF

Tools

Rail Trolley

Chainsaw

Strimmer

Weed Spraying

Small Tools

Job description

Skilled Operative - Network Rail Reactive Civils Framework

Employer:

Location:

Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 0UZ

Pay:

Meets national minimum wage

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

11/09/2026

About this job

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 Our client is looking for adaptable, multi-skilled operatives with a solid trade background in general construction, including: 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)

All offers are subject to two employment references, a Drug & Alcohol screening, a medical test, and a valid driver's license check.

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.

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

CANDIDATES MUST BE eligible to live and work in the UK.