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Operative [Track Maintenance] - Thetford Depot

Network Rail

The Role

Overview

Maintain, inspect, and repair railway track as part of a small outdoor team

Key Responsibilities

  • teamwork
  • safe delivery
  • efficient delivery

Tasks

-Team-working 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
  • learning
  • planning
  • stress management
  • safety clearance

What You Bring

-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. -Communication You'll have good communication skills so you can work safely and effectively. -Commute times – You'll also need to be within a 60-minute commute of the location that you're applying for. -Working under pressure Working outdoors in all conditions, and with trains passing close by means you'll need to remain calm under pressure. -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 an operative you'll also need a driving licence (category B) so you can drive Network Rail vehicles. -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.

Benefits

-Outdoor working - Our operatives work outside in all weathers and so you'll be comfortable working in different conditions.

The Company

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

Marketing

Human Resources

IT

Logistics

Project Management

Finance

Property

Legal

Business Strategy

Telecommunications

Signalling

Electrification Control Systems

Train Radio Systems

Lineside Communications

Level Crossing CCTV

Station Information Systems

Security Systems

Transmission Systems

Fibre Optic and Copper Cable Networks

Analogue Radio Networks

Mobile Communication Applications

Safety and Compliance

Fire Safety

System Engineering

Infrastructure Maintenance

Civil Engineering

Security Clearance

-drug and alcohol testing -medical assessment (including hearing & eyesight) -bpss pre-employment checks