Track Maintenance Operative – Outdoor Rail Team

Network Rail; Ely; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Choice of pension schemes

Discounted leisure train travel for您r

Job summary

Network Rail is seeking a maintenance operative to help keep the nation moving. You’ll work outdoors in a small team, supporting essential maintenance to keep the railway safe and reliable for passengers and freight users.

Training will be provided to develop transferable skills and safe practice on site. The role offers a clear career path within a company recognised for stability and benefits, including generous leave and travel discounts.

Qualifications

• Able to work as part of a team.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Hold and retain competencies relevant to this post, required by the business need.
• Ideally hold (or be working towards) an NVQ 1 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.
• Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need.

Responsibilities

• Carry out work safely and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures, method statements or other instructions.
• Undertake work and associated duties for which you are trained and competent.
• Undertake work activities as directed, in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with all relevant standards.
• Check that vehicles, plant, tools, equipment and materials under your control are fit for use and are used/stored and disposed of correctly.
• Contribute to your own development.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.

Skills

Team work

Communication

Driving

Safety awareness

Competencies

Education

NVQ 1 or equivalent

Job description

Network Rail is seeking a maintenance operative to help keep the nation moving. You’ll work outdoors in a small team, supporting essential maintenance to keep the railway safe and reliable for passengers and freight users.

Training will be provided to develop transferable skills and safe practice on site. The role offers a clear career path within a company recognised for stability and benefits, including generous leave and travel discounts.