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Network Rail Hiring for Operative at Salisbury SP Full Time
Operative x 4
Location
Salisbury, GB
Department Name
CX SM(Tr) Salisbury Direct (881211) G1
About Network Rail
Are you looking to join an organisation where you do meaningful work every day? As an Operative you’ll be starting a rewarding career with Network Rail in Salisbury on our network.
Our role is to run a safe, reliable and efficient railway, serving customers and communities. We exist to get people and goods where they need to be and to support our country’s economic prosperity.
We’re undertaking an ambitious change. Our vision is Putting Passengers First – we’re a company that is on the side of passengers and freight users; that is easy to engage with and is an efficient and dependable partner
; a company people are proud to work for; instinctively recognised as an industry leader.
; a company people are proud to work for; instinctively recognised as an industry leader.
We’re an organisation where people matter. We matter to millions. Everyone matters is our diversity strategy. By 2024 we will be an even more open, diverse and inclusive organisation that is better at reflecting the communities that we serve. By putting our passengers first, our strategy will help us to provide a more accessible and more inclusive experience for you.
Brief Description
Please note: we are currently recruiting for 4 operatives at this location.
You’ll play a huge part in help keeping our nation moving every single day.
A critical part of the work we do is the daily upkeep of the rail network. As an Operative you’ll work 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 the first time that you’ve even considered a career in rail. We’re focused on your transferrable skills and behaviours and if you can demonstrate that, then we will provide you with all the necessary training to have you working safely and competently out on the network.
And if you make the grade then you can look forward to a rewarding and fulfilling career with a company that recently joined the top 50 in the Glassdoor’s 2021 Best Places to Work.
As part of the application process for an Operative, all applicants are required to complete some pre-screening questions. These questions require time and concentration so please prepare for this accordingly, ensuring you read each question carefully before responding.
About the role (External)
Operatives specialise in a range of disciplines but for this role you’ll become a specialist in
Track: You’ll be responsible for maintaining, inspecting and repairing the track network (also known as the Permanent Way or P-Way) to keep the railway safe and efficient. This is a very manual role as you’ll be working with rails, sleepers and ballast that support the trains, together with their associated drainage and ancillary structures.
Our Operatives work outside in all conditions, at all times of the year, day or night. You’ll be involved in demanding manual work, often with the need to transport kit across tricky terrain. Being safety focused, respectful of rules and a team player will be critical as you’ll often be working next to moving trains travelling at high speed.
You matter to your team
You’ll play a vital role in a well structured team making sure the van and equipment are checked and ready at the start and end of every shift, you will drive the team from site to site, support your team in maintaining equipment on a daily basis and will provide lookout duties to keep the whole team safe.
You matter to us
Your commitment to self-development and continuous learning is hugely important in this role and we’ll provide you with all the training to develop both technical skills and non-technical skills. If you’re joining us from another industry, the structured training will give you the skills and confidence to move into a rewarding career in rail. Today’s Operatives are tomorrow’s Technicians and Team Leaders, and we offer a clear career path that suits you.
Your skills matter
Our Operatives play a key role in our maintenance teams. You don’t necessarily need rail experience, but you do need to show how your transferrable skills meet the following:
- Teamworking – our maintenance teams depend on each other and you’ll be able to work closely with the team to deliver safe and efficient work delivery.
- Communication – you’ll have good communication skills so you can work safely and effectively.
- Proactive planning – being punctual, having the van and equipment ready and anticipating the needs of the team are essential to keeping our passengers and freight moving.
- Working under pressure – working outdoors in all conditions, and with trains passing close by means you’ll need to remain calm under pressure.
- Following rules and instructions – it is important that you understand and respect the rules, but also feel confident to challenge if you see a situation is unsafe.
- Willingness to learn – you’ll consistently develop your skills and competencies relevant to your discipline, keeping up to date with new standards, procedures, and instructions.
It matters that this is the right role for you.
Here’s some additional information that might help you.
- Shifts – Operative roles involve a changing shift pattern including days, frequent nights, and weekends.
- Outdoor working – Our Operatives work outside in all weathers and so you need to be comfortable working in different conditions.
- Safe working – offers of employment are subject to drug and alcohol testing and passing of the relevant medical assessment and BPSS pre-employment checks. This will include a hearing and eyesight examination.
- Driving – As an Operative you’ll also need a driving license (category B) so you can drive our Network Rail vehicles.
- Commute times – Our employees wellbeing is so important to us, and we want to prevent heightened levels of fatigue, so you’ll need to be within a 60-minute commute of the location that you’re applying for.
Essential Criteria
- Experience of working in an environment where safety is vital.
- Willing and able to work shifts, including days, nights and weekends.
- A team player.
- Keen to develop new skills.
- Good communication skills, both in person and in writing.
- Meet the required benchmark for application screening questions (all applicants).
As part of your initial application,
all applicants are required to answer a series of Yes/No questions, relevant to the role they are applying for. These will be followed by
3 more detailed questions relating to your interest and knowledge of the role and the relevant skills, experience, and behaviours we are looking for. You should limit your responses to a maximum of 200 words so make every word count!
Remember to read
all the questions carefully and take your time when thinking about your responses.
all the questions carefully and take your time when thinking about your responses.
It should take you approximately 30 minutes to an hour to complete your application.
We are a Disability Confident Leader employer! Should you need access support to apply for a role, visit Evenbreak’s Career Hive.
To ensure an improved representation in our workforce, applications are particularly welcome from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people, females, LGBTQi+ people and people with disabilities.
Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision.
Grade: Former IMC Terms and Conditions
Salary: £23,337 plus an South East allowance of £518 per annum, and the opportunity to earn additional payment of 30% night rate for each hour worked, and up to 40% premium for Sunday working.
Closing date: 26th July 2022 – late applications will not be accepted.
We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date (based on application volumes) so if you are interested in this vacancy, we encourage you to make your application as early as possible.
