About Network Rail
Network Rail is dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. We believe people are at the heart of everything we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.
We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. As a Disability Confident Leader we will do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.
Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision.
About The Role
You will help keep our nation moving every single day. As an operative you will work outdoors in a small team, supporting essential maintenance to keep the railway running safely and smoothly for passengers and freight users.
Our operative community comes from a variety of different backgrounds, and this might be your first consideration of a career in rail. We are focused on your transferable skills and behaviours, and if you can demonstrate those, we will provide you with all the necessary training to work safely and competently out on the network.
Full‑time role. Salary: £38,482. Grade: Maintenance. Note: There may be a requirement to work on call if you opt to take the Standard Maintenance contract.
We offer generous annual leave entitlement, choice of pension schemes, discounted leisure train travel for you and your family, 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets, five days paid volunteer or carers leave, and access to the My Benefits platform for national and local discounts.
Your Experience and Skills
- Carry out work safely and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures, method statements or other instructions.
- Undertake work and associated duties for which you are trained and competent.
- Undertake work activities as directed, in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with all relevant standards.
- Check that vehicles, plant, tools, equipment and materials under your control are fit for use and are used, stored and disposed of correctly.
- Contribute to your own development.
- Adhere to company policies and procedures.
Essential Criteria
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Hold and retain competencies relevant to this post, required by the business need.
- Ideally hold (or be working towards) an NVQ Level 1 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.
- Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by the business need.
Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know – we will do our best to assist you.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre‑employment checks.
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