Operative - Eastleigh, United Kingdom - Network Rail

Network Rail
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Eastleigh, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Description
Operative - Works Delivery Signalling x 2


Location:

Eastleigh, GB


Department Name:

CS WD Wsx Signalling Outer, Direct G1


About Network Rail:


Join Network Rail - Where your Work Matters Every Day
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


We 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.

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 the following locations: Woking, Guildford & Feltham


About the role (External):

Operatives specialise in a range of disciplines but for this role you'll become a specialist in

Works Delivery (Signalling)
Our Operatives work outside in all conditions, at all times of the year, day or night. You'll be involved in demanding manual work, often with the need to transport kit across tricky terrain.

Being safety focused, respectful of rules and a team player will be critical as you'll often be working next to moving trains travelling at high speed.


You matter to your team
The team depends on you.

You're the one who shows up first and leaves last, who makes sure the van and equipment are checked and ready for every shift, and who drives the team from site to site.

Every day you'll support your team in maintaining equipment and will provide lookout duties to keep the whole team safe.


You matter to us


Your commitment to self-development and continuous learning is hugely important in this role and we'll provide you with all the training to develop both technical skills and non-technical skills.

If you're joining us from another industry, the structured training will give you the skills and confidence to move into a rewarding career in rail.

Today's operatives are tomorrow's Technicians and Team Leaders, and we offer a clear career path for you.


Your skills matter
Our Operatives play a key role in our maintenance teams.

You don't necessarily need rail experience, but you do need to show how your transferrable skills meet the following:

- **Teamworking - **our maintenance teams depend on each other and you'll be able to work closely with the team to deliver safe and efficient work delivery.
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Communication - you'll have good communication skills so you can work safely and effectively.
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Proactive planning - being punctual, having the van and equipment ready and anticipating the needs of the team are essential to keeping our passengers and freight moving.
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Working under pressure - working outdoors in all conditions, and with trains passing close by means you'll need to remain calm under pressure.
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Following rules and instructions - it is important that you understand and respect the rules, but also feel confident to challenge if you see a situation is unsafe.
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Willingness to learn - you'll consistently develop your skills and competencies relevant to your discipline, keeping up to date with new standards, procedures, and instructions.


It matters that this is the right role for you.
Here's some additional information which might help you.
- **Shifts** Operative roles involve a changing shift pattern including days, nights, and weekends.
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Outdoor working
  • Our Operatives work outside in all weathers and so you'll be comfortable working in different condi
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