Operative [Track Maintenance]

Salary - £32,639

Here are a few of the benefits we offer:

• Generous annual leave entitlement 
• Choice of pension schemes
• Discounted leisure train travel for you and your family
• 75% subsidy on Rail and Underground season tickets
• 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
• My Benefits platform - giving national and local discounts on retailers, gym membership and more

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 transferrable 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 the Glassdoor's 2021 Best Places to Work.

If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

This is a full time role.

Grade - Maintenance

You will-

1. Carry out work safely and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures, method statements or other instructions.
2. Undertake work and associated duties for which you are trained and competent.
3. Undertake work activities as directed, in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with all relevant standards.
4. Check that vehicles, plant, tools, equipment and materials under your control are fit for use and are used/stored and disposed of correctly. 
5. Contribute to your own development.

6. Adhere to company policies and procedures.

   Essential criteria

• Able to work as part of team. 
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Hold and retain competencies relevant to this post, required by the business need.
• Ideally hold (or be working towards) an NVQ 1 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.
• Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need.