PTS Plant Operatives

Pro Rail Services is looking for experienced and safety-conscious PTS Plant Operatives to support railway infrastructure and rail civils projects across the UK & Ireland.

We are seeking competent plant operators with railway experience and relevant qualifications to operate machinery such as 360 excavators, dumpers, telehandlers and other construction plant safely and efficiently within rail environments.

Successful candidates will be reliable, adaptable and committed to maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and workmanship while working as part of a professional site team.

• Operate construction plant and machinery safely and efficiently in accordance with project requirements and site procedures.
• Operate plant including 360 excavators, dumpers, telehandlers and other relevant machinery, subject to qualifications and authorisation.
• Carry out plant operations in support of railway track, civils, earthworks, drainage and infrastructure projects.
• Complete pre-use plant inspections and report any defects, damage or maintenance requirements.
• Follow site safety rules, risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
• Comply with Personal Track Safety (PTS) requirements and applicable railway safety procedures.
• Work closely with site supervisors, plant coordinators, machine controllers and other members of the site team.
• Follow instructions regarding plant movements, lifting operations and working within designated areas.
• Ensure plant is operated within its safe working limits and only for activities covered by the operator’s training and authorisation.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and complete relevant site documentation.
• Report hazards, near misses, incidents and unsafe working conditions immediately.
• Maintain good housekeeping around plant and work areas.
• Attend site inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings as required.
• Ensure all required PPE is worn and maintained.
• Maintain a professional and flexible approach to working across different project locations and shifts.
• Valid and in-date Personal Track Safety (PTS) Sentinel card.
• Relevant, valid plant operator qualifications for the machinery being operated.
• Previous experience operating plant on railway infrastructure or construction projects.
• Good understanding of plant safety, site hazards and safe systems of work.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively within a team.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to maintaining high safety standards.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends and bank holidays as required.
• Willingness to travel to various project locations across the UK.
• Right to work in the UK.

• Depending on the role and project requirements, the following would be advantageous:
• CPCS or NPORS plant operator qualifications, as accepted for the relevant role and project.
• Relevant lifting operations or lifting equipment competencies.
• Machine Controller or other relevant rail plant competencies, where required.
• Experience working on rail renewals, track maintenance, earthworks, drainage or civils projects.
• Full UK driving licence.

The successful candidate will be:

• Safety-conscious, with a proactive approach to risk management.
• Competent and confident operating plant in demanding site environments.
• Reliable, hardworking and committed to delivering quality work.
• Able to communicate effectively with supervisors and other site personnel.
• Flexible and willing to work across a variety of projects and shifts.
• Professional, punctual and committed to teamwork.
• Willing to maintain and renew relevant qualifications and competencies.

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Opportunities to work on a variety of railway infrastructure projects.
• Potentia…