Track Operative

VolkerWessels; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering contractor is seeking a Track Operative - Platelayer in Sheffield. The role involves ensuring safety compliance, managing site operatives, and liaising with various stakeholders. A Full UK Driving Licence is required, and experience in the rail industry is advantageous. The position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits, including annual leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Competitive annual leave

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Shopping vouchers and discounts

Training and development opportunities

Enhanced maternity benefits

Employee Assistance programme

Mental and physical health support

Qualifications

• Experience in the Rail Industry is advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to follow instructions from Foreman and Chargehand.
• Maintaining good site discipline.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety and quality procedures.
• Organise and control site operatives.
• Liaise with staff and contractors to discharge duties.

Skills

Safety compliance

Site management

Communication with contractors

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

We have a great opportunity for a Track Operative - Platelayer to work on a new project initially based in Sheffield. You will be responsible for:

Responsibilities

• Ensure all activities are compliant with Safety and Quality procedure.
• Site productivity and delivery as instructed by Foreman and Chargehand.
• Implement all instructions received from Foreman and Chargehand.
• Organisation and control of allocated site operatives including but not restricted to: subcontract labour, plant operators.
• Delivery of allocated work packages in accordance with safety, quality and technical requirements as directed by Foreman.
• Assist Foreman to lead and direct gang(s) of men in a safe manner on all VolkerRail sites in the absence of a Chargehand.
• Undertake any necessary training as directed.
• Maintain good site discipline.
• Be of presentable appearance commensurate with allocated duties at all times.
• Works as directed at all times.
• Promote the awareness of VolkerRail in a positive manner at all times.
• To alert Senior Management to any non-conformance or deficiency in quality, materials, services or workmanship.
• Ensure site noise is kept to a minimum and disruption to the railway's neighbours is kept to a minimum.
• Liaise and communicate with VolkerRail staff and contractors plus all relevant external contacts as required in order to discharge the duties and responsibilities of this JD/SRS.
• The discharge of these safety critical duties and responsibilities within this JD/SRS and any other safety critical competencies are mandatory upon the post holder.

Company Overview

Metro and Rail Projects (MRP) has extensive experience of working on high profile projects for most of the UK's light rail and tram operators and on the UK heavy rail network. We are recognised as a market leader for the provision of renewal and minor enhancements services to the light rail sector and as a supplier of choice to the wider rail market.

Full UK Driving Licence required. Experience in the Rail Industry is advantageous but not essential.

VolkerRail is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK, a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerRail can ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect; our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. You can read more about our FIR Strategy as well as our partners. VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities – comprehensive skills‑based training
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support