Rail Operative (Anglia) Various disciplines and locations

Our rail signalling operatives keep Britain’s signals (the traffic lights of the track) in tip top condition to keep passengers and freight moving safely and without interruption. No single day is the same, from unexpected weather events to third party damage, you’d be responsible for maintaining and fixing all signalling assets. You’d be looking after a range of assets, including level crossings, switches, track circuits, line side location cases and (yes, you guessed it) signals. Overhead line operatives: Overhead line operatives work as part of a team carrying out planned works, responding to faults and patrolling the track. There’s lots of variety and no day is the same on the railway. Typical tools used on the job are earth poles to isolate overhead lines and power hand tools to cut down vegetation; this work is often done whilst working at height in a cherry picker. Track operatives: Carrying millions of people daily, the track is made up of rails, railway ties (sleepers), fasteners, railway switches, ballast, and foundations. These components of the railway track play different roles in providing support for trains. Our track operatives keep all this in tip top condition to keep passengers and freight moving safely and without interruption. Using a mix of new technology and manual inspection, Network Rail monitors railway assets around the clock. Maintenance teams are briefed at the start of each shift on the maintenance work to be completed. Offtrack operatives: Our railway needs maintaining, and our off-track teams will be responsible for maintaining, inspecting, and repairing the land alongside the track network to keep the railway safe and efficient. This includes vegetation management, drainage, and ancillary structures. Undertrack operatives (rail testing): You'll be responsible for maintaining, inspecting, and repairing equipment under the track network to keep the railway safe and efficient. This role has a heavy skill focus on joinery, lubrication, and welding. It’s a vital part of the process which maintains our railway and infrastructure. Distribution & plant operatives: You'll work as part of a team to keep power flowing through the electrified rails safely and efficiently. Day to day you'll work on the nuts, bolts and cables of the electrification system making sure that the railway has the power to run the trains, signals, and stations. As these are entry level roles, operatives support and learn from our technicians. All operatives receive full training and guidance, learning how to use tools and equipment safely. Pending successful learning and development, operatives can progress to technicians. To reduce disruption to rail services and to increase safety for maintenance teams, this work is often done at night or over weekends. Being able to work a varied shift pattern is important but we’ll provide your roster 4 weeks in advance so you can make plans with family and friends in good time.

We’re looking for people with bags of potential who have:

• A full clean driving licence
• Problem solving skills and being able to work under pressure
• Good Communication Skills
• Teamwork skills and being able to work as part of a team
• Proactive planning and organisational skills
• A willingness to learn and develop your skills as part of your career path
• A strong safety ethic and being able to follow rules and instructions
• Willingness and ability to work shift patterns with a mixture of daytime, evening and weekend work
• The ability to undertake physical manual work outdoors, whatever the weather
• Willingness to undertake medical assessment and drug and alcohol testing, as part of our recruitment process and whilst you're working for us (it's a safety requirement)
  
  With a starting salary of £30k varying by discipline and no experience needed, a career in rail is one that pays. Whether you’re a school leaver, looking for a career change, or returning to work after some time out, we want to hear from you. No skills or qualifications required, here at Network Rail we’re looking for potential.
So, what’s the catch? Well, life trackside is challenging, you need determination, but the rewards are worth it. Our rail operatives work outdoors and around the clock to battle everything from power outage emergencies, repairing storm damaged equipment, fallen trees, overhead power lines, track defects and floods to keep Britain moving. Have you got what it takes?Brief Description What’s in it for you?
• Competitive starting salary of £30,000 in various disciplines and the ability to progress.
• A fresh start - you don’t need to pay for expensive training courses or re-sit any exams, this is an entry level job and full training will be provided, we even have our own in-house training facilities to support you.
• Development in a range of practical trades and skills to get you to the next career level; many maintenance workers progress to management roles - there’s no stopping you at Network Rail
• Great pension plus the chance to join Network Rail’s leading defined contribution pension scheme after five years’ service.
• 75% discount on leisure rail travel for you and your family
• 30 Days Annual Leave
• Extra earning potential: 35-hour week with overtime opportunities (there may be a requirement to work on call)