Operative - Hitchin ADM Downside
Location: Hitchin, GB
Department Name: Eastern Region
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Brief Description
You'll 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 even considered a career in rail. We're focused on your transferable skills and behaviours 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.
And if you make the grade then you can look forward to a rewarding and fulfilling career with a company that recently joined the top 50 in Glassdoor's 2021 Best Places to Work.
Please Note: There may be a requirement to work on call in this role if you opt to take the GTRM IMC25 contract.
About the role (External)
Operatives can specialise in a range of disciplines but for this role you'll become a specialist in:
- Track: You'll be responsible for maintaining, inspecting, and repairing the track network (also known as the Permanent Way or P-Way) to keep the railway safe and efficient.
- Offtrack: You'll be responsible for maintaining, inspecting, and repairing the land alongside the track network.
- Undertrack: You'll be responsible for maintaining, inspecting, and repairing equipment under the track network.
- Distribution & Plant: You'll work as part of a team to keep power flowing through the electrified rails safely and efficiently.
- Overhead lines: Working with high voltage systems to ensure our railway has the power to run the trains.
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.
You matter to your team: The team depends on you. You're the one who shows up first and leaves last, and who makes sure the van and equipment are checked and ready for every shift.
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.
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 transferable skills meet the following:
- Team-working: Our maintenance teams depend on each other.
- Communication: Good communication skills are essential.
- Proactive planning: Being punctual and anticipating the needs of the team are essential.
- Working under pressure: You need to remain calm under pressure.
- Following rules and instructions: Understanding and respecting the rules is important.
- Willingness to learn: You'll consistently develop your skills and competencies.
Additional Information
- Shifts: Operative roles involve a changing shift pattern including days, nights, and weekends.
- Outdoor working: 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.
- Driving: You'll need a driving licence (category B) to drive Network Rail vehicles.
- Commute times: You'll need to be within a 60-minute commute of the location.
Salary : £28,113
Closing date: 16th October 2024 - Late applications will not be accepted.
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