Track Inspector

Company: Vital Human Resources
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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.

Posted: August 20th, 2026