Job Description

Looking for a meaningful career? Network Rail is the place to be. As an Operative, you\'ll embark on a rewarding journey with us, playing a crucial role in running a safe, reliable, and efficient railway that serves communities and connects people and goods.

Our vision is clear - Putting Passengers First. We\'re committed to being a company that prioritises passengers and freight users, ensuring exceptional engagement, efficiency, and dependability. We strive to be industry leaders, a company that our employees are proud to work for.

At Network Rail people matter. We value diversity and are dedicated to creating an even more inclusive organisation that better reflects the communities we service by 2024. By putting passengers first, our strategy ensures a more accessible and inclusive experience for all.

Brief Description

An introduction to Wessex

\xe2\x80\x8b\xe2\x80\x8bWe run one of the busiest parts of Britain\'s railway, with 212 million passenger journeys across our network every year. Waterloo station is the busiest in the country with around 330,000 passengers a day - equal to four full capacity crowds at the Twickenham stadium. \xe2\x80\x8b

Our purpose is to connect people, businesses and communities, to support economic growth for all. I firmly believe it is only when we put passengers and freight at the heart of our operations, will we ensure our customers safely get to where they want to go on time, whilst keeping them informed and minimising service impacts during any potential disruption.

We serve the South and the South West of Britain connecting cities and towns from our three managed stations at Waterloo, Guildford and Clapham Junction to places such as Bournemouth and Southampton.

Our Infrastructure Maintenance Depots are based across the Wessex Route, from Central London, Woking, Portsmouth, Bournemouth, Salisbury & Yeovil.

We are currently recruiting for roles in Clapham Junction, Raynes Park and Wimbledon.

Want to learn more about what it\'s like working in our maintenance teams, please click here

About the role (External)

Choose Your Specialism

As an operative you can specialise in various disciplines. Join our Signalling & Telecoms ream where you\'ll work with equipment that controls train movements, level crossing and points systems. Develop a wide range of technical skills across manual, electric, and digital equipment.

Prefer working on the track? Become a specialist in track maintenance. You\'ll inspect, repair and maintain the rail network, ensuring safety and efficiency. This hands-on-role involves working with rails, sleepers, ballast and associated structures.

If you have a knack for electrical systems, our Distribution & Plant team needs you. Help ensure the safe and efficient flow of power through electrified rails. Work on the electrification system, ensuring trains, signals and stations have the power that they need.

Make an Impact, Every Day

As an operative your role is crucial. You\'ll work outdoors in all conditions, day, or night, alongside a dedicated team. Safety, respect for riles and teamwork are vital as you\'ll often be working near high- speed trains. Your commitment to self-development is essential and we provide comprehensive training to enhance your technical and non-technical skills.

We Value You

Your dedication matters to us. We rely on you to lead by example, being the first to arrive and the last to leave. You\'ll ensure the teams equipment is in top shape, driving them safely from site to site. Your role in maintaining equipment and providing lookout duties keeps the entire team safe.

Your Skills Matter

Rail experience is not necessary. We\'re interested in your transferable skills, such as teamwork, effective communication, proactive planning, working under pressure, following instructions and willingness to learn. Show us your potential and we\'ll provide the training for a rewarding rail career. Your growth path at Network Rail is clear, with opportunities to be a technician or a team leader.

Is This the Right Role for You?

Operative roles involve changing shift patterns, including days, nights and weekends. You\'ll work outdoors in various weather conditions. Our commitment to safety requires drug and alcohol testing, medical assessments, and relevant examinations. A valid driving licence (category B) is necessary (or working towards) as is living within a 60-minute commute of your chosen location.

Diversity and Inclusion Matter

At Network Rail we value diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome applicants for all backgrounds regardless of age, disability, race, gender, religion or any other irrelevant factor. As an accredited Disability Confident Leader, we ensure disabled applicants meeting essential criteria receive interviews.

Join Network Rail Today!

At Network Rail we offer competitive salaries within our structure pay framework. When you join us you become part of a dedicated team making a difference every day. Apply now and be part of the future of the rail.

How to apply (External)

At Network Rail we offer competitive salaries within our structure pay framework. When you join us you become part of a dedicated team making a difference every day. Apply now and be part of the future of the rail.

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.

In addition, applicants are required to complete 2 more detailed questions relating to your interest and knowledge of the role, relevant skills, experience, and behaviours that we are looking for. You should limit these 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.

Salary The salary offered will be dependent on the specialism you are offered

Track, Welding and Grinding, Rail Testing and Lubrication - \xc2\xa329044 + Inner London Allowance (\xc2\xa33300)

Signalling & Telecoms, Distribution & Plant - \xc2\xa334244 + Inner London Allowance (\xc2\xa33300)

Closing Date: 5th September 2023

We can offer a rewarding career and excellent benefits, including:

\xc2\xb7 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

\xc2\xb7 Bonus scheme

\xc2\xb7 Healthcare

\xc2\xb7 Excellent choice of pension schemes

\xc2\xb7 75% subsidy on rail season tickets (including London Underground)

\xc2\xb7 75% off leisure rail travel for you and your family

\xc2\xb7 \'my benefits\' - our discounted online shopping site

\xc2\xb7 Training, development and employee assistance programme available

\xc2\xb7 Two weeks paid reserve leave for our armed forces community

\xc2\xb7 5 days paid volunteering leave

Closing date: 27th July 2023 We will be holding Assessment centres on the 16th and 17th August.

Please get your application in as soon as possible, we may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications. Late applications will not be accepted.

Click \'apply now\' to apply.

Network Rail is a and we\'ll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. You can visit for advice on accessibility support if you\'re unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application.

Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced

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