Operative

We are looking to recruit for a number of 18 month fixed-term Operative roles within our Track team based out of our depot in Appleby.

Maintaining the rail network is a key part of what we do every day. As a railway Operative, you'll work outdoors as part of a close-knit team, carrying out essential maintenance on the tracks to ensure trains run safely and reliably for both passengers and freight.

Our operatives come from all walks of life-this could be your first time considering a role in the rail industry. We value transferable skills and the right attitude above all. If you can bring those, we'll provide the training you need to work safely and confidently out on the network.

rack maintenance offers a dynamic and diverse role based on mechanical engineering skills. There is a variety in tasks, from walking the tracks to finding faults to taking the track apart and putting back together, in a limited timeframe to ensure the trains can begin running as scheduled once the work is completed. This ensures that no two days are the same.

You will be working on tasks such as:

· Track inspection - walking the tracks to find faults and fix before they become an issue

· Track maintenance - attending faults identified by the track recording vehicles and carrying out manual repairs

· Support OTM's - provide support to on track machines such as tampers and stoneblowers

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