Operative [Welding & Grinding] - Newport Ebbw Junction
About Network Rail
At Network Rail, we're part of a large family serving millions of passengers and freight users throughout the UK every day. Our service impacts millions of people and we strive to become more efficient as we enhance, maintain and operate our network.
Now is a fantastic time to join our team in Wales and Western region as we finalise the reforms to our maintenance organisation which will deliver a safer and more reliable service for passengers and employees.
Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We're an organisation where people matter. When you're part of our team, you matter to us and you matter to millions.
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.
As an operative, you’ll work outdoors in a small team, supporting essential maintenance to keep the railway running safely and smoothly for passengers and freight users.
About the role
Our operatives work outside in all conditions, at all times of the year, day, or night. You’ll be involved in demanding manual work, often with the need to transport kit across tricky terrain. Being safety focused, respectful of rules and a team player will be critical as you’ll often be working next to moving trains travelling at high speed.
Your skills matter
Our operatives play a key role in our maintenance teams. You don’t necessarily need rail experience, but you do need to show how your transferrable skills meet the following:
1. 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.
2. Communication: You’ll have good communication skills so you can work safely and effectively.
3. Proactive planning: Being punctual and anticipating the needs of the team are essential to keeping our passengers and freight moving.
4. Working under pressure: You’ll need to remain calm under pressure.
5. Following rules and instructions: It is important that you understand and respect the rules.
6. Willingness to learn: You’ll consistently develop your skills and competencies relevant to your discipline.
Additional Information
Shifts involve a changing pattern including days, nights, and weekends. Our operatives work outside in all weathers, so you’ll be comfortable working in different conditions. Offers of employment are subject to drug and alcohol testing and passing of the relevant medical assessment and BPSS pre-employment checks, which will include a hearing and eyesight examination. As an operative, you’ll also need a driving licence (category B) to drive Network Rail vehicles. You’ll also need to be within a 60-minute commute of the location that you’re applying for.
You matter to us
Your 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 skills.
As a Network Rail employee, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits, including privileged staff travel, a subsidy on rail and underground season tickets, and a benefits package including healthcare offers.
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