Operative Track Maintenance - Porthmadog Depot

Location

EH SM(Tr) Machynlleth Direct (891113) G1

About Network Rail

At Network Rail, we're 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 of 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. We're an organisation where people matter. When you're part of our team, you matter to us and you matter to millions.

About the role

You'll help keep our nation moving every single day. The role involves overseeing the daily upkeep of the rail network, working outdoors with a small team, supporting essential maintenance to keep the railway running safely and smoothly for passengers and freight users.

Your role includes:

• Teamworking - Work closely with the team to deliver safe and efficient work delivery.
• Communication - Demonstrate good communication skills to work safely and effectively.
• Proactive planning - Be punctual, have the van and equipment ready and anticipate the team's needs.
• Working under pressure - Remain calm outdoors with trains passing close by in all conditions.
• Following rules and instructions - Understand and respect the rules and be confident to challenge unsafe situations.
• Willingness to learn - Consistently develop your skills and competencies relevant to your discipline.
• Experience as an arborist - Required for this position.
• Shifts - Operative roles involve a changing shift pattern including days, nights and weekends.
• Outdoor working - Be comfortable working in all weather conditions.
• Safe working - Subject to drug and alcohol testing, a medical assessment and BPSS pre employment checks, including hearing and eyesight examinations.
• Driving - Holding a valid category B driving licence to operate Network Rail vehicles.
• Commute - Must be within a 60 minute commute of the location.

Benefits

• Privileged staff travel - 75 % discount on all leisure travel, including for family members.
• Subsidy of up to 75 % on rail and underground season tickets for travel to work.
• Health care benefits, a cycle to work scheme and discounted healthcare club membership.
• Insurance and other benefits, including childcare, healthcare and an online shopping scheme.
• 35 hours per week contract with hybrid, flexible working and family friendly support.
• Two weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community.
• Opportunity to join PROUD, our reward and recognition scheme for outstanding value and behaviours.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. If you require any reasonable adjustments or modifications, please add a note to your application.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre employment checks. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement to work for Network Rail. You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application.