Location:
Glasgow, GB, G64 1FS
Onsite or Hybrid: OnSite
Job Title: Rail Track Assistant
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Compensation: 26,550 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF66626
At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Rail Track Assistant at our Cadder Yard, Glasgow site.
The role
As a Rail Track Assistant, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You will assist with carrying out track renewal work as directed by the Senior Track Assistant / Manager.
Day-to-day, you will assist with all auxiliary works associated with track renewals these will include but not limited to, taking delivery of materials, delivering materials to site, follow up works associated with a core renewal.
You will also:
Assist in the Track Renewals work
Assist with auxiliary duties as required
Take instructions and follow them in a safe manner
Support the wider team
Be able to work outside in all weather conditions
This role is full time working 35 hours per week and is based on site at Cadder Yard, Glasgow. Working hours will predominately be nights and weekends but could include day shifts and late shifts.
Essential experience of the Rail Track Assistant:
Ability to drive or have willingness to learn
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work as a team player
Ability to take instructions and follow them
Health and safety conscious
Proven experience on railway infrastructure is desirable
No previous railway experience necessary as training will be provided
Qualifications for the Rail Track Assistant:
We value difference and don't have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and/or willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.
Security Clearance
Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
What we offer
Generous holiday allowance
Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
Employee share scheme
Employee shopping savings portal
Payment of Professional Fees
Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.
We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
Closing date: 18/10/2025
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