Track Patrol

T E S 2000 LTD; Colchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A railway service provider in the UK is seeking a Track Patroller to ensure track safety and integrity. Key responsibilities include inspecting tracks, reporting on maintenance needs, and taking actions to mitigate risks. The ideal candidate will possess essential competencies including PTS/Track Induction, MSP & Track Geometry, and more. A supportive environment is offered, with opportunities for training for qualified individuals without prior patrolling experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and report on track conditions while ensuring detail and accuracy.
• Mitigate risks by taking necessary actions mandated by safety standards.
• Measure rails and crossings to ensure proper maintenance.
• Update stock control lists and communicate issues following procedures.

Skills

PTS/Track Induction

MSP & Track Geometry

COSS

Patrolling

Manual Handling

Fire Training

First Aid

Good Literacy & Numeracy

Small Tools

Job description

About The Opportunity

Join Our Team as a Track Patroller! Are you a highly-detailed, safety-focused individual with a strong background in rail track maintenance? We're looking for a Track Patroller to inspect, report on, and carry out vital work within our depots.

What you'll be doing:

As a Track Patroller, you will be crucial in ensuring the safety and integrity of our track assets. Your core duties will include:

• Inspecting and Reporting: Produce detailed reports for each inspection, demonstrating your strong eye for detail. You will also ensure any track gauges used are calibrated.
• Risk Mitigation: Take the necessary action mandated by standards to reduce risk to people and property, including shutting a line when necessary.
• Measurement and Accuracy: Accurately measure rails, switches, and crossings where required. Your reports will be assessed on the accuracy of defect reporting and the validity and accuracy of your high/medium/low priority report.
• Stock Control & Escalation: Update stock control lists monthly and forward them to the TES Depot Manager, ensuring maintenance of stock control in depots. You will escalate identified issues in line with the TES escalation procedure and industry safety guidelines.

If you are interested in this position, and would like to have a confidential chat, please reach out to Carley, our Talent Acquisition Partner on [e-mail] or WhatsApp [phone].

About You

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Essential Competences:
  • PTS/Track Induction
  • MSP & Track Geometry
  • COSS
  • Patrolling
  • Manual Handling, Fire Training, First Aid
  • Good Literacy & Numeracy, Small Tools
• Please note that those with good experience, that currently do not hold Patrolling qualification, we are able to facilitate the course for you to attend.

About Us

At TES we are committed to creating safe railway working environments and offer a wide range of professions and occupations within the Railway sector. Our continuing success depends on our people, which is why we are committed to attracting, retaining and developing our people with the skills, knowledge and experience to ensure an excellent delivery of our services.

TES are committed to the equality of opportunity. No worker or candidate will be discriminated against regardless of their gender, gender reassignment, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, religion and belief. This information is kept fully confidential and accessibility is strictly limited in accordance with the Data Protection Act.

In line with our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, TES recognises the value that Serving Personnel, Reservists, Veterans and military families bring to our workforce. We encourage applications from the Armed Forces community, support Reservists with reasonable flexibility for training and deployment, and ensure fair consideration for Service leavers, Veterans and military spouses or partners.