Track Chargehand - London, United Kingdom - Transport for London

Transport for London

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Track Chargehand (nights)

042023

Organisation

TRACK MAINTENANCE AND RENEWALS

Job

Track

Position Type

Full Time

Salary - £61,163 (grade TC12)

Location - Waterloo, can be required to travel across the network

Contract Type - LU

Overview of role
To lead and direct a maintenance team, carrying out routine, complex and remedial maintenance tasks on the Line's track and associated assets within the Company's safety, quality and efficiency targets

Key Accountabilities

Assessing local track conditions and briefing his / her gang prior to starting work on task allocation, safety requirements, output required and standards to be achieved
Identifying any work necessary on track and associated assets to maintain and improve operational track performance including drainage, fencing and offtrack activities
Ensuring that work carried out meets required standards for competency, quality and safety and signing off elements of work as being safe for normal operations
Monitoring the performance of the gang and identifying any training or other needs necessary for a member of staff to achieve the required performance standards
Instructing other members of the gang on correct techniques and methods on any aspect of PSD track maintenance work
Monitoring staff to ensure that PPE is used and that staff comply with safety rules and regulations
Advising staff on minor signal repair tasks such as block joint changing, luminaire changing, bonding etc.
Liaising with other business units, and contractors for the achievement of work tasks and programmes
Ensuring that staff attendance including signing in and out is recorded and managed in accordance with Company policy

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential:

Working knowledge and experience of track components and track maintenance procedures.
Ability to work in a physically demanding environment (that involves heavy lifting and requires significant stamina to carry out heavy maintenance work) and meet the required medical standards for the role.
Demonstrated analytical and problemsolving skills
You must be literate and numerate
Hold a PWT (Engineering Hours or Traffic Hours as required by shift) certificate and safety critical licence
Hold the Track Maintenance Safety Critical Licence T001, T002 safety critical licences
Possess a clean, full driving license as you may be required to drive Company vehicles on an adhoc basis

Desirable:

T003 Track Safety Critical License

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Application Process

Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV and cover letter.

Benefits_
- **In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow.

Rewards vary according to the business area but mostly include:

Final salary pension scheme
Free travel for you on the TfL network
Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28day flexi ticket
29 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
Taxefficient cycletowork programme
Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
Discounted Eurostar travel

Additional Information

This is a safety critical role so you will need to get clearance from our Occupational Health team before you start.