Operative [Track Maintenance] - Whitehaven Off

Last updated 13 days ago
Location:Cumbria
Job Type:Full Time

Location

Whitehaven, GB

Department Name

North West & Central Region.RNTW.Lancs & Cumbria.HM

About Network Rail

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Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users, drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues and protecting safety and wellbeing.

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Brief Description

Out in all weathers, you'll play a highly practical role in keeping Britain moving. Across a wide range of manual maintenance tasks, the efficiency and safety of the railway is in your hands.

About the role (External)

You'll be on the frontline, working shifts to deliver a variety of manual maintenance tasks. Whether your focus is on track, signalling or electrification, you'll keep our assets in perfect working order. Which means you'll pay a key role in keeping commuters and freight safe, and making journeys smooth.

This is a hands-on role, working outdoors in all weathers. Carrying out general maintenance, your range of duties will include everything from shovelling ballast to carrying out lookout duties for your team. You'll check all kinds of things, to ensure they are in great working order - from vehicles and plant to equipment, tools and materials. In everything you do, you'll work safely and efficiently. If you've got what it takes, we'll provide all the training, protective clothing and support you need to succeed.

Essential Criteria

    Experience of working in an environment where safety is vital

      Willing and able to work shifts, including days, nights and weekends

        A team player

          Conscientious, reliable and hard working

            Keen to develop new skills

              Good communication skills, both in person and in writing

                Meet the required benchmark for application screening questions

                  Must meet required online testing benchmark

                  Desirable Criteria

                    To hold or be working towards an NVQ 1 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject

                      Willing and able to drive vehicles

                      This role involves days, nights and weekend working, and is a safety critical role so subject to drug and alcohol testing and passing of the relevant medical assessment.

                      You must also be able to meet the required online testing benchmark score, in order for us to progress with your application.

                      How to apply (External)

                      Network Rail are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status (including civil partnerships), pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, sex (or gender), employment status, trade union affiliation, or any other irrelevant factor. Please click here for more information.

                      Want to find out about what fantastic benefits we offer? Find out here

                      Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision

                      We will endeavour to offer a gender diverse interview panel wherever possible.

                      All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information

                      Salary: £25,109/pa

                      Closing date: 24/02/2021. Late applications will not be accepted.

                      Click 'apply now' to apply.