Operative

Overview

Maintain railway infrastructure and equipment as part of a small outdoor team.

Key Responsibilities

• teamwork
• maintenance
• work delivery
• safety

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
• category b
• communication
• proactive
• safety
• learning

What You Bring

-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. -Driving - As an operative 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. -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

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

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

-cv review by recruitment specialist -invitation to interview if experience matches

Security Clearance

-drug and alcohol testing -medical assessment including hearing and eyesight examination -bpss pre‑employment checks -employment conditional on satisfactory completion of pre‑employment checks