You will help keep our nation moving every single day. 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.
Our operative community comes from a variety of different backgrounds, and this might be the first time that you've considered a career in rail. We're focused on your transferable skills and behaviors, and if you can demonstrate that, then we will provide you with all the necessary training to have you working safely and competently out on the network.
About the Role
Operatives can specialize in a range of disciplines, but for this role, you'll become a specialist in Signalling & Telecoms. You will be working with equipment including signals that control when trains can run, level crossings, and points systems. With your willingness to learn, you'll develop a huge range of technical skills across manual, electrical, and digital equipment.
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 traveling at high speed.
Responsibilities
The team depends on you. You're the one who shows up first and leaves last, who makes sure the van and equipment are checked and ready for every shift, and who drives the team from site to site. Every day you'll support your team in maintaining equipment and will provide lookout duties to keep the whole team safe.
Key Skills
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, having the van and equipment ready, and anticipating the needs of the team are essential to keeping our passengers and freight moving.
4. Working Under Pressure: Working outdoors in all conditions, and with trains passing close by means you'll need to remain calm under pressure.
5. Following Rules and Instructions: It is important that you understand and respect the rules, but also feel confident to challenge if you see a situation is unsafe.
6. 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.
Additional Information
1. Shifts: Operative roles involve a changing shift pattern including days, nights, and weekends.
2. Outdoor Working: Our operatives work outside in all weathers, so you'll be comfortable working in different conditions.
3. Safe Working: Offers of employment are subject to drug and alcohol testing and passing the relevant medical assessment and BPSS pre-employment checks. This will include a hearing and eyesight examination.
4. Driving: As an operative, you'll need a driving license (category B) to drive Network Rail vehicles.
5. Commute Times: You'll also need to be within a 60-minute commute of the location that you're applying for.
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 the Wales and Western region as we finalize the reforms to our maintenance organization.
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 organization where people matter. When you're part of our team, you matter to us and you matter to millions. Watch our video to find out more!
Benefits
1. Privileged Staff Travel: Leisure travel discount of 75% on all leisure travel, including family members.
2. Subsidy: Up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train.
3. Benefits Package: Including healthcare offers, a cycle to work scheme, discounted healthcare club membership, and a range of offers and benefits.
4. Work-Life Balance: Effectively manage work-life balance with a 35-hour per week contract, hybrid working, flexible working, and family-friendly support.
5. Volunteering Leave: 5 days paid volunteering leave.
6. Reserve Leave: 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community.
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