Operative [Overhead Line Equipment]

At Network Rail, we are a large family dedicated to serving millions of passengers and freight users across the UK daily. We are committed to enhancing, maintaining, and operating our network with increased efficiency. We are currently undergoing reforms to our maintenance organisation in the Wales and Western region to deliver a safer, more reliable, and punctual service. This includes faster fault fixes through agile response teams, optimized rostering, multi-skilling our workforce, and accelerating technology deployment.

About the Role

Our operatives work outdoors in all conditions, at all times of the year, day, or night. You will be involved in demanding manual work, often requiring the transport of equipment across challenging terrain. As a safety-focused, respectful, and collaborative team player, you will often be working in close proximity to high-speed moving trains.

What We Offer

• Salary: £32,639 per annum.
• Work-Life Balance: 35 hours per week contract with hybrid working, flexible working, and family-friendly support.
• Benefits: Privileged staff travel (75% discount on leisure travel for you and family members), subsidy on season tickets for commuting, healthcare offers, cycle to work scheme, discounted healthcare club membership, and discounted offers on childcare, healthcare, and online shopping.
• Additional Leave: 5 days paid volunteering leave and 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community.
• Recognition: Opportunity to join PROUD, our reward and recognition scheme in the Wales and Western region.
• Support: Assistance available for applications and interviews through the Cultural Fusion team and information on accessibility support via Evenbreaks Career Hive.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must live within 60 minutes of the depot and be able to travel to the depot at various times. Some on-call duties may be required.

Experience and Skills

While specific rail experience is not always necessary, you should demonstrate transferrable skills in:

• Teamworking: Ability to work closely with colleagues to deliver safe and efficient work.
• Communication: Good communication skills for safe and effective collaboration.
• Proactive Planning: Punctuality, readiness of equipment, and anticipation of team needs.
• Working Under Pressure: Ability to remain calm in challenging outdoor conditions and near moving trains.
• Following Rules and Instructions: Understanding, respecting, and confidently challenging unsafe situations.
• Willingness to Learn: Commitment to continuous skill development and staying updated with procedures.

Recruitment Process

The assessment process will include a competency and technical interview. Late applications will not be accepted. All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test.

Diversity and Inclusion

Network Rail is an inclusive employer committed to valuing diversity and providing a welcoming and safe environment for everyone. We are a Disability Confident Leader and will provide reasonable adjustments to support individuals with disabilities.