Job Description

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.
We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.
If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!
Brief Description
Assist and support the Level Crossing Managers (LCM) withall aspects of level crossing risk management including but not limited to:data gathering and analysis, risk assessment preparation, asset inspection,stakeholder management, safety awareness and compliance.
About the role (External)
Key Accountabilities:
Assist LCMs with pre and post site visit preparation, including but not limited to arranging joint site visit with stakeholders, corresponding with authorised users and documenting responses, interrogating local authority planning websites, environment websites, and internal systems (GeoRINM, DST), provide asset condition data including outstanding faults, deploy census cameras etc.
Undertake level crossing inspection, faulting and undertaking minor maintenance(including cameras, cleaning of signs, minor repairs and vegetation management around the approaches and access area of level crossings); accurately report all work completed/not completed and check that work not completed is faulted.
Support LCMs with analysing, documenting, and tracking trend changes from census camera footage. Raising significant changes, deliberate acts of misuse and visible trends in usage with the LCMs and support with any follow-up actions.
Assist LCMs with preparation of narrative risk assessments as required, including analysing census camera data, and chasing up information from stakeholders. Work with LCMs to prepare and deliver Safety Awareness events working closely with community safety managers, Train Operating Companies (TOCs) /Freight Operating Companies (FOCs) and British Transport Police (BTP) in the planning and delivery of events.
Assist LCMs in the preparation of and attendance at Road Rail Partnership Group meetings, taking minutes and actions as required.
Work with stakeholders on behalf of LCMs to manage outputs from meetings, progress fault rectification and updates to systems.
Support LCM team by tracking completed Fatality and Weighted Injuries (FWI) reduction activity and updates periodically by keeping the Benefit Report up to date.
Support LCMs team with compliance, including but not limited to maintaining incident database, monitoring trends and trigger points, preparation of joint long-term strategy documents, responses to planning applications, maintaining level crossing files etc.
Assist LCMs team with projects including signal renewals and timetable change.
Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Essential

• Proven excellent written and verbal communication

• Demonstrable excellent interpersonal skills

• Proven analytical awareness and attention to detail

• Successful experience in planning and organisation

• Proven time management skills

• Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need

• Computer literate in basic IT packages

Desirable

• Understanding of level crossings

• Attained a Health & Safety qualification

• Experience of working in a safety critical environment

How to apply (External)
Salary: 32,332 per annum
Closing date: 4th July 2025 - Late applications will not be accepted. This is a 12 month fixed term contract opportunity.
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Network Rail Benefits -
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We positively embrace flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life.
In Wales and Western region, you will have the opportunity to join PROUD, our reward and recognition scheme where you can say thanks and recognise colleagues across the region who have demonstrated outstanding values and behaviours.
At Network Rail we promote a diverse and inclusive organisation. We are working in conjunction with the Cultural Fusion team to support black, Asian and minority ethnic colleagues. If you would like support with your application or interview please contact Wales&WesternCulturalFusion@networkrail.co.uk