Operative Off Track Hawksworth Depot - x

About Network Rail

About Network Rail At Network Rail, were 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 and join our team in Wales and Western region as we finalise the reforms to our maintenance organisation which will deliver:

• A safer and more reliable and punctual service for passengers and employees quicker fault fixes by more agile multi-disciplined response teams.
• Individual rostering enabling us to send the right number or people to fix a fault.
• Multi-skilling investing in the knowledge and skills of our people so they are better equipped to fix the most common faults themselves.
• Accelerated and improved technology deployment we have a raft of labour and life-saving technology ready to be rolled out.

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. Were an organisation where people matter. When your part of our team, you matter to us and you matter to millions.
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About our people and the recruitment process - Were an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We look for opportunities to offer great opportunities to learn and grow through personal and professional development. And, if you make the grade then you can look forward to a rewarding and fulfilling career with a company that joined the top 50 in the Glassdoor's 2021 Best Places to Work.

We want to help deliver a railway which is safe, reliable, affordable and that provides great customer service to everyone. For more information about Network Rail .

Youll help keep our nation moving every single day. This is a critical part of the work we do is the daily upkeep of the rail network. As an operative youll 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 youve even considered a career in rail. Were 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.

Please Note:
If successful, there may be a requirement to work on call in this role.

Operatives can specialise in a range of disciplines but for this role youll become a specialist in Off track:
Youll be responsible for maintaining, inspecting and repairing the land alongside the track network to keep the railway safe and efficient. This includes vegetation management, drainage and ancillary structures.

Our operatives work outside in all conditions, at all times of the year, day, or night. Youll 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 youll often be working next to moving trains travelling at high speed.

The team depends on you. Youre 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 youll support your team in maintaining equipment and will provide lookout duties to keep the whole team safe.

• Team working Our maintenance teams depend on each other and youll be able to work closely with the team to deliver safe and efficient work delivery.
• Communication Youll have good communication skills so you can work safely and effectively.
• 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.
• Working under pressure Working outdoors in all conditions, and with trains passing close by means youll need to remain calm under pressure.
• 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.
• Willingness to learn Youll consistently develop your skills and competencies relevant to your discipline, keeping up to date with new standards, procedures, and instructions.
• Experience as an arborist

Heres some additional information which might help you:

• Shifts Operative roles involve a changing shift pattern including days, nights, and weekends.
• Outdoor working Our operatives work outside in all weathers and so youll be comfortable working in different conditions.
• Safe working offers of employment are subject to drug and alcohol testing and passing of the…