Possession Support x 2 - Slough IECC

You will play a key part in our ‘Everyone home safe every day' safety vision, our promise to safely transport more people and goods where they need to be on time, every time.

When a section of track is required for maintenance and trains cannot run, it is handed over by the operators to the engineers, who take “possession”. Special protective measures are used to prevent access by unauthorised trains. When the track is returned to the operators, the engineers “give up the possession”.

The Person in Charge of Possession (PICOP) will communicate with the signaller and then coordinate PSS to block the lines, in order to protect the engineering teams working within the possession limits.

As a PSS you will normally be working alone and on nights out on track. You will receive written instructions and Safe Work Packs prior to your shift and then carry out the placing and lifting of detonator protection, in accordance with the instructions given to you by the PICOP. You will undertake this safety critical role and ensure the safety of yourself and others around you. You may be instructed to allow train movements through the protection limits., · Undertake Possessions Protection activities as directed

· Operate Level Crossing Barriers as directed (if competency held)

· Able to drive road vehicles with full licence

· Check staff certificates in date for validation and report same expiry date to line management, · Ensure that you work safely and comply with all current and relevant health, safety and environmental legislation including Railway Group, Line Standards and Network Rail Standards

· Ensure that you assess and control risks and plan and implement safe methods of working and are competent to carry out the task

· Ensure the safety of passengers, the general public and the environment is not affected by the activities of you, your staff and contractors under your control

· Ensure that accidents, incidents or near misses to are reported to Route Control, and to the Duty Operations Delivery Manager

· Ensure you participate in the Company cascade safety briefings

· Be aware of the relevance and importance of activities which you, are required to undertake and how these contribute to achievement of quality policy and business objectives, Diversity and inclusion are more than just buzz words for us. We're constantly striving to make sure we provide a welcoming and safe environment for everyone. We recognise that certain groups are under-represented within our team and we're working closely with our regional diversity and inclusion networks to make sure we support these groups as best as we can.

· COSS or IWA

· Level Crossing / AOD Points Operator

· Excellent communication skills

· Full driving license

At Network Rail, we're part of a large family serving millions of passengers and freight users throughout the UK every day. Our service impacts millions of people and we strive to become more efficient as we enhance, maintain, and operate our network.

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. Watch our video to find out more!

The Wales & Western region includes more than 2,700 miles of railway and we serve communities and businesses of Wales, the Thames Valley, West of England, and the Southwest Peninsula.
Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues, and protecting safety and wellbeing.

About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone!

· Privileged staff travel - Leisure travel discount of 75% on all leisure travel and includes family members.

· A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train.

· GWR ticket alliance – Heavily discounted all day passes for you and up to 3 friends and family to use across the GWR network (20 passes per year)

· Benefits package including healthcare offers, a cycle to work scheme, discounted healthcare club membership, and a discounted offers and benefits including childcare, healthcare and online shopping site.

· A range of Pension schemes to choose from

· Effectively manage work-life balance with a 35hrs per week contract, hybrid working and enhanced family friendly support.

· 5 days paid volunteering leave.

· 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community.