Operative [Signalling Maintenance] - 23 Month Fixed Term (fast track programme to Technician) - Hereford P/way

Overview

Perform railway signalling maintenance as an operative, supporting team and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• work‑life
• flexible working
• teamwork
• safe delivery

Tasks

-Effectively manage work-life balance with a 35hrs per week contract, with hybrid working, flexible working, and family friendly support. -Teamworking Our maintenance teams depend on each other and you’ll be able to work closely with the team to deliver safe and efficient work delivery.

Requirements

• driving licence
• communication
• planning
• stress resilience
• learning
• medical check

What You Bring

-Commute times – You’ll also need to be within a 60-minute commute of the location that you’re applying for. -Driving - As an operative you’ll also need a driving licence (category B) so you can drive Network Rail vehicles. -Working under pressure Working outdoors in all conditions, and with trains passing close by means you’ll need to remain calm under pressure. -Communication You’ll have good communication skills so you can work safely and effectively. -Proactive planning Being punctual, having the van and equipment ready and anticipating the needs of the team are essential to keeping our passengers and freight moving. -A safer and more reliable and punctual service for passengers and employees – quicker fault fixes by more agile multi-disciplined response teams. -Willingness to learn You’ll consistently develop your skills and competencies relevant to your discipline, keeping up to date with new standards, procedures, and instructions. -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.

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Benefits

-Multi-skilling – investing in the knowledge and skills of our people so they are better equipped to fix the most common faults themselves. -5 days paid volunteering leave. -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. -Privileged staff travel - Leisure travel discount of 75% on all leisure travel and includes family members. -Individual rostering – enabling us to send the right number or people to fix a fault. -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. -Accelerated and improved technology deployment – we have a raft of labour and life-saving technology ready to be rolled out. -Outdoor working - Our operatives work outside in all weathers and so you’ll be comfortable working in different conditions. -2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community.

About Network Rail

-Responsible for managing the country’s railway infrastructure, playing a vital role in the UK's transport system. -Ensures the safe passage of trains through its management of critical railway assets. -Origins date back to 2002, when the rail infrastructure was brought into public ownership. -Based in Milton Keynes, it is a crucial player in delivering major transportation projects. -Typical projects include track renewal, station modernization, and large-scale electrification efforts. -Oversees one of the world’s most complex and busiest rail networks, with significant investment in improving connectivity across the UK. -Focuses on maintaining safety and operational efficiency through cutting-edge technology and engineering solutions. -Collaborates with train operators and local authorities to ensure seamless travel experiences for passengers. -Delivers the High Speed 2 (HS2) project, set to revolutionize rail travel in the UK. -Committed to improving sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of rail transport.

Sector Specialisms

Interview Process

-competency and technical interview

Security Clearance

-drug and alcohol testing required -bpss pre‑employment checks -medical assessment including hearing and eyesight examination