Track Technician

Overview

Provide technical planning and support for Track maintenance on the Central Line.

Key Responsibilities

• tamping planning
• equipment trials
• field surveys
• inspections
• process improvement
• project management

Tasks

-Develop new working methods and procedures -Plan and organise annual tamping programme, and other engineer’s trains as necessary -Plan and organise trials of new plant, equipment and PPE and produce reports -Liaise with suppliers to agree purchase type, volume, costs and delivery dates -Meet with customers and resolve complaints -Conduct briefings, make presentations, and issue work instructions to staff and managers at all levels -Undertake surveys using equipment such as optical levels and track gauges, often in poor weather and poor light conditions -Project manage small internal projects and contract work which involve liaison and an understanding of contract compliance -Regularly meet with other units to ensure projects are properly planned and executed. -Produce well structured and presented reports, minutes, and programmes -Assess the impact of new equipment, legislation, and procedures and improve existing methods, procedures, systems, and documentation -Produce clear, concise, and accurate work instructions from what is often highly technical engineering information -Regularly meet contractors and internal maintenance teams to plan, agree, and review schedules, costs and logistics -Undertake inspections in order to identify problems and develop solutions in a logical and practical manner -Maintain records of (for example) rail defects and rail stress condition and report on recommended action

Requirements

• microsoft office
• track experience
• driving licence
• lu standards
• hnc engineering
• problem solving

What You Bring

-RailSys access booking (Desirable) -Stressing Level 1 & 2 (Desirable) -Plan and prioritise own work and work of others -Experience of undertaking track inspections and surveys (Desirable) -Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook (Essential) -Proven experience of working in the track environment, 5 years minimum (Essential) -Analytical approach to data management and problem solving (Essential) -Full clean UK driving licence (Essential) -Basic Track Awareness (Essential), PWT TH/EH (Essential) -Procurement systems (Desirable) -Working knowledge of LU engineering standards and railway rules, regulations, and legislation (Essential) -Understanding of track design and track quality reports (Desirable) -Ability to communicate with people at all levels (Essential) -National Certificate in Civil or Railway Engineering or similar (Desirable) -Ability to influence people at MM level (Desirable) -HNC or higher in Civil or Railway Engineering (Desirable) -Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing (Essential) -Knowledge of track plant, tools and equipment, construction, inspection, and maintenance techniques (Essential) -High levels of accuracy and attention to detail (Essential)

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Benefits

-TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow -Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket -Discounted Eurostar travel -Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme -Retail, health, leisure and travel offers -Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional) -Free travel for you on the TfL network -29 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays -Final salary pension scheme

About Transport For London

-Handles day-to-day operations: Overground, DLR, trams, ferries and roads. -Manages congestion charge and ultra-low emission schemes. -Develops major infrastructure projects: Northern Line extension, Silvertown Tunnel, West London Orbital plans. -Runs one of Europe’s largest zero-emission bus fleets and pioneered a cycle shuttle through Silvertown.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-offer subject to passing occupational health medical assessment.