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We're continuing to build a diverse organisation which is representative of the people we serve. We want to harness the skills and expertise of our people and attract the best talent, to enable a safe and accessible railway for everyone.
About the role (External)
A Railway Track Lubrication Technician is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation and longevity of railway tracks through proper lubrication. Here are some of their key duties:
1. Applying various types of lubricants to different parts of the track, such as curves, and switches, to reduce friction and wear.
2. Regularly inspecting tracks to identify areas that need lubrication and performing routine maintenance to ensure optimal performance.
3. Operating and maintaining lubrication equipment, ensuring it is in good working condition.
4. Adhering to safety protocols and regulations to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment.
5. Documenting maintenance activities, lubricant usage, and track conditions for future reference and reporting.
6. Problem solving issues related to lubrication, such as equipment malfunctions or unusual track wear patterns.
This role is essential for minimizing maintenance costs, reducing noise, and preventing derailments, thereby ensuring the safe and efficient operation of trains.
Our technicians provide the essential link between the team leader and the teams operatives.
Our technicians work outside in all conditions, at all times of the year, day or night. You could 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 technicians play a vital role in our maintenance teams. You don't necessarily need rail experience, but you do need to show how your transferable skills meet the following:
1. Leadership: You’re able to lead, motivate and direct a team for safe and efficient work delivery.
2. Effective communicator: You’ll need strong communication skills and be able to deliver clear instructions to the team and other colleagues.
3. Technical skills: You’ll have knowledge and experience of inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal techniques in the discipline that you are applying for.
4. Safety: You consistently role model safe behaviours, can arrange and implement safe systems of work, and are confident to challenge if you think a situation is unsafe.
5. Problem solver: You’ll be persistent in finding safe and effective solutions.
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.
7. Relevant qualification: You’ll ideally hold an NVQ Level 1 or 2 linked to the discipline you are applying for, or you have achieved an equivalent level of relevant experience.
It matters that this is the right role for you.
* Shifts: Technician roles involve a changing shift pattern including days, nights and weekends.
* Outdoor working: Our technicians work outside in all weathers and so you’ll be comfortable working in different conditions.
* 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 a technician 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.
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