Job Description

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Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you\'re passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you!

About our people and the recruitment process - We\'re an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don\'t always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we\'ll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.

We\'re also a employer 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.

Brief Description

To provide possession protection and support as directed by the possession management staff within the area, for given weeks of any programme year, under the jurisdiction of the senior PICOP/PICOP.

About the role (External)

Key Accountabilities

\xc2\xb7 Undertake Possession Support activities as directed.

\xc2\xb7 Undertake Hand Signalman activities as directed.

\xc2\xb7 Operate Level Crossing Barriers as directed.

\xc2\xb7 Able to drive road vehicles with full, clean license preferred.

\xc2\xb7 Check certificates in date for validation and report same expiry date to line management.

Qualifications and Training

Previous rail maintenance experience is advantageous as are the following competencies: PTS, COSS/IWA, Hand Signalman and PS

Full training in all aspects of the job including extensive safety training will be provided but you will need to be a quick learner, who can follow instructions.

Safety Responsibilities

\xc2\xb7 Ensure that you and your staff and sub-contractors under your management or control work safely and comply with all current and relevant health, safety and environmental legislation including Railway Group and Line Standards.

\xc2\xb7 Ensure that you and your staff and sub-contractors under your management or control assess and control risks and plan and implement safe methods of working and are competent to carry out the task.

\xc2\xb7 Ensure the safety of passengers, the general public and the environment is not affected by the activities of you, your staff and contractors under your control.

\xc2\xb7 Ensure that accidents, incidents or near misses to you or staff under your control are reported to Infrastructure Control, the Regional Safety Section and to your Supervisor/Manager, and that the Accident Book is filled in promptly.

\xc2\xb7 Ensure you and your staff participates in the Company cascade safety briefings.

\xc2\xb7 Be aware of the relevance and importance of activities which you, or those working under your direction are required to undertake and how these contribute to achievement of quality policy and business objectives

How to apply (External)

Salary: \xc2\xa336,398

Closing date: 28th September 2023 - Late applications will not be accepted.

Click apply now to apply.

Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard is changing as of 16.01.2023. All prospective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role by 16.01.2023 will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.

You can visit for advice on accessibility support if you\'re unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.

Network Rail Benefits -

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

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 or visit the connect page: Wales and Western Cultural Fusion (sharepoint.com). For all other support please contact your HR Business Partner

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