Brief Description You'll help keep our nation moving every single day.
This is a critical part of the work we do is the daily upkeep of the rail network.
From establishing safety arrangements to checking the quality of work, you'll direct and inspire the success of a team involved in everything from inspection and faulting, through to maintenance and renewal.About the role (External)From inspection and faulting through to maintenance and renewal, you'll play a hands-on role.
You'll make sure everything is done efficiently and to the highest standards.
Safety will be a priority.
You'll establish appropriate safety arrangements and make sure Network Rail staff and contractors alike follow safe systems of work.
Proactively controlling and checking the quality of work and the competence of your people, you'll see to it that assets are fully compliant and all vehicles, plant, tools, equipment and materials are fit for purpose.
Along the way, you'll compile a range of vital reports.Signalling & Telecoms.
You'll be working with equipment including signals that control when trains can run, level crossings, and points systems.
With your willingness to learn, you'll develop a huge range of technical skills across a range of manual, electrical and digital equipment.You matter to your teamThe team depends on you.
We'll look to you to direct, organise and motivate a high performing team.Your skills matterEssential Criteria· Experience of organising and controlling the safe and efficient delivery of work· Excellent communication skills, both in person and in writing· Knowledge of discipline-specific maintenance, inspection, faulting and renewal techniques· Knowledge of relevant standards, procedures and instructions· A clear and inspirational leader with a strong sense of directionDesirable Criteria· Hold or be working towards an NVQ level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or have attained the appropriate level of knowledge gained through equivalent relevant experience· Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business needIt matters that this is the right role for youHere's some additional information which might help you:· Shifts - Operative roles involve a changing shift pattern including days, nights, and weekends.· Outdoor working - Our operatives work outside in all weathers and so you'll be comfortable working in different conditions.· Safe working - offers of employment are subject to drug and alcohol testing and passing of the relevant medical assessment and BPSS pre-employment checks.
This will include a hearing and eyesight examination.· Driving - As a team leader you'll also need a driving licence (category B) so you can drive Network Rail vehicles.· Commute times – You'll also need to be within a 60-minute commute of the location that you're applying for (Hereford).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 matter to usYour commitment to self-development and continuous learning is hugely important in this role and we'll provide you with all the training to develop both technical skills and non-technical leadership skills.
If you're joining us from another industry, the structured training will give you the skills and confidence to move into a rewarding career in rail.
Today's operatives are tomorrow's technicians and team leaders, and we offer a clear career path for you.As a Network Rail employee, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits!
· Privileged staff travel - Leisure travel discount of 75% on all leisure travel and includes family members.· A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train.· Benefits package including healthcare offers, a cycle to work scheme, discounted healthcare club membership, and a discounted offers and benefits including childcare, healthcare and online shopping site.· Effectively manage work-life balance with a 35hrs per week contract, with hybrid working, flexible working, and family friendly support.· 5 days paid volunteering leave.· 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community.· In Wales and Western region, you will have the opportunity to join PROUD, our reward and recognition scheme where you can say thanks and recognise colleagues across the region who have demonstrated outstanding values and behaviours.