Operative [Track Maintenance]

Network Rail is a major employer focused on enhancing, maintaining, and operating the UK's railway network to provide a safer, more reliable, and punctual service. We are seeking individuals to join our team in the Wales and Western region, contributing to significant organisational reforms aimed at improving efficiency through agile response teams, individual rostering, multi-skilling, and accelerated technology deployment.

About the Role

As a Network Rail operative, you will be working outdoors in all conditions, day or night, throughout the year. The role involves demanding manual work, often requiring the transportation of equipment across challenging terrain. A strong safety focus, respect for rules, and being a team player are critical, especially given the need to work next to moving trains travelling at high speeds.

Benefits and Support

• Privileged staff travel (75% discount on leisure travel, including family members).
• Subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets for commuting.
• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare offers, a cycle to work scheme, discounted healthcare club membership, and exclusive offers.
• Work-life balance supported with a 35-hour per week contract, hybrid working, flexible working, and family-friendly support.
• 5 days paid volunteering leave.
• 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community.
• Opportunity to join the PROUD reward and recognition scheme in the Wales and Western region.

Salary

£32,639 per annum.

Additional Information

• Some on-call duties may be required.
• Late applications will not be accepted.
• The assessment process includes a competency and technical interview.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Network Rail is an inclusive employer that values diversity. We welcome applications from everyone and strive to provide a welcoming and safe environment. We are committed to supporting under-represented groups and offer assistance with applications and interviews for individuals with disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Skills and Experience Required

While specific rail experience is not essential, you will need to demonstrate transferable 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 anticipating team needs.
• Working Under Pressure: Ability to remain calm in challenging outdoor environments and near moving trains.
• Following Rules and Instructions: Understanding, respecting, and confidently challenging unsafe situations.
• Willingness to Learn: Commitment to developing skills and staying updated with standards and procedures.