Company: Vital Human Resources
Location: London
Job Description:
Track Inspector (Rail)
Location:CricklewoodDepot,London
ContractType:6monthrenewable
CurrentlyseekinganexperiencedSwitches&Crossings(S&C)Inspectorforalong-termcontractopportunitybasedatCricklewoodDepot.ThisisanexcellentopportunityforasuitablyqualifiedPermanentWayprofessionalwithcurrent053and054inspectioncompetenciestojoinawell-establishedrailmaintenanceoperation.
KeyResponsibilities
- Undertakedetailed053SwitchInspectionsonS&Cassets.
- Carryout054CastCrossingInspectionsandidentifydefects,wearanddeterioration.
- Identifyandreportsafety-criticaldefectsandderailmentrisks.
- Completeinspectionreportsandassociateddocumentationaccuratelyandinatimelymanner.
- EnsureallinspectionsarecompletedinaccordancewithNetworkRailstandardsandmaintenancerequirements.
- Liaisewithengineers,trackteamsandmanagementregardinginspectionfindingsandremedialworks.
- Maintainastrongfocusonsafety,assetperformanceandcompliance.
EssentialRequirements
- Current053DetailedSwitchInspectionCompetency.
- Current054CastCrossingInspectionCompetency.
- ValidPTS.
- ExperiencecarryingoutinspectionsonNetworkRailinfrastructure.
- StrongunderstandingofPermanentWayandS&Cassets.
- Abilitytoidentifyandassesstrackdefectsandassetcondition.
- Goodreportingandcommunicationskills.
Desirable
- PreviousexperienceworkingasanS&CInspector,TrackInspector,PermanentWayInspectororTrackSectionSupervisor.
- Additionaltrackinspectioncompetencies.
- Experienceworkingwithinadepotormaintenanceenvironment.
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Posted: August 20th, 2026
