Job Description

CT NR (High Speed) Ltd - Overhead Catenary Maintenance Engineer (989151) G1

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Who we are

Network Rail High Speed Ltd. (NRHS) is responsible for operating, maintaining and renewing the UK\'s only international high-speed railway, High Speed (HS1).

The 109km HS1 infrastructure consists of a diverse range of railway assets such as the track, signalling, overhead line, lineside buildings, depots, viaducts and long tunnels. NRHS is also responsible for operating and maintaining three international stations; St Pancras, Ebbsfleet and Stratford International.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, NRHS is privately financed under an agreement with our client \'HS1 Ltd\', undertaking a diverse range of activities from railway infrastructure maintenance and operations - through to station facilities management and retail on behalf of our client.

Our Vision - to deliver the best High Speed rail customer experience.

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.

Brief Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a unique maintenance team that provides a bespoke 25kV isolation support function to facilitate the delivery of a large renewals work bank on a high speed railway. This is a rewarding, diverse and multi-skilled role within the maintenance organisation at Network Rail High Speed.

We are looking to recruit a Team Leader (OCS) within the overhead line maintenance team, to direct, organise and motivate the team to ensure work is undertaken safely, efficiently and to the relevant standards.

As an OCS Team Leader you will support the working supervisor and the wider maintenance team by undertaking direct inspection, fault rectification works, maintenance and renewal work as allocated. You\'ll actively contribute to the overall performance of the team, complete designated tasks in a safe and timely manner, be proactive and consistent with planning ahead ensuring the work completed is of the required quality and always recorded accurately.

As part of your duties, you will be required to:

\xc2\xb7 Undertake ground level and high level inspections of 25kV overhead line assets.

\xc2\xb7 Undertake OCS maintenance activities in a safe, efficient manner and in accordance with Network Rail High Speed method statements

\xc2\xb7 Provide OCS incident response as directed by the OCS management team.

\xc2\xb7 Implement a robust 5 weekly foot patrol inspection regime to identify overhead line defects.

\xc2\xb7 Check that the staff under your control have the appropriate and valid competencies using a competency database

\xc2\xb7 Ensure that vehicles, plant, tools, equipment and materials under your control are fit for use and are used/stored and disposed of correctly.

\xc2\xb7 Produce an accurate daily shift report compiling evidence of all work completed / not completed.

\xc2\xb7 Contribute to your own development and that of others.

\xc2\xb7 Adhere to company policies and procedures.

This is a permanent position, so come and be part of a truly unique business that brings the UK closer to Europe.

We\'re dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we\'re committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone. Discover more about the importance of Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail by .

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.

About the role (External)

The person:

So, who are we looking for? We are looking for motivated, dynamic individuals who will display a clear desire to deliver overhead line maintenance and renewals support to the relevant standards and who will demonstrate compliance with Network Rail\'s approach to safety.

We are looking for applicants who will showcase a strong work ethic, will support their maintenance colleagues and display problem solving behaviours during planned / reactive works.

Essential criteria:

\xc2\xb7 Have a minimum of 2 years experience undertaking 25kV overhead line maintenance in a railway environment?

\xc2\xb7 Have a good understanding of a railway 25kV overhead line system?

\xc2\xb7 Have the ability to work at height and undertake lone working?

\xc2\xb7 Have experience of arranging and implementing safe systems of work?

\xc2\xb7 Have knowledge and experience of plant inspection, fault / incident response, maintenance and renewal techniques?

\xc2\xb7 Have the experience of leading and motivating a team?

\xc2\xb7 Have a full driving licence, to drive vehicles as required by the business?

Desirable criteria:

\xc2\xb7 Hold a Network Rail OLE Maintenance qualification

\xc2\xb7 Ideally hold (or be working towards) an NVQ level 1 or 2 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or have attained an appropriate level of knowledge through equivalent relevant experience.

\xc2\xb7 Demonstrate the ability to work in a collaborate manner?

\xc2\xb7 Have the experience of leading and motivating a team?

How to apply (External)

The important stuff

The role is based at (insert location), however frequent travel to our other office and site locations along the High Speed line is expected.

What can we offer you in return?

We follow a structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the following pay range:

Salary - \xc2\xa335,705 (plus outer London allowance of \xc2\xa31,940)

In addition, we can offer you a rewarding career with excellent benefits, including:

\xc2\xb7 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

\xc2\xb7 Bonus scheme

\xc2\xb7 Healthcare

\xc2\xb7 Excellent choice of pension schemes

\xc2\xb7 75% subsidy on rail season tickets (including London underground)

\xc2\xb7 75% off leisure rail travel for you and your family

\xc2\xb7 \'my benefits\' - our discounted online shopping site

\xc2\xb7 Training, development and employee assistance programme available

\xc2\xb7 Two weeks paid reserve leave for our armed forces community

\xc2\xb7 5 days paid volunteering leave

Network Rail Benefits -

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If you are successful in your application, you may be required to go through a security vetting process (depending on the role).

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for our people. We want our employees to reflect the diverse communities that we serve. We welcome different and fresh ways of thinking and encourage a culture where people feel empowered to act and we would consider flexible working.

Closing date and application process:

The closing date will be 8th September 2023. Late applications will not be accepted. Network Rail High Speed retains the right to close the advert early depending on application volume.

If successful at shortlisting stage, you will be invited to an interview.

For further information on the role, please contact Paul Josey on 07900821817

Drugs and Alcohol Standard

All prospective 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.

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

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