Track Chargehand - London, United Kingdom - Transport for London

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Track Chargehand (Nights)

042618

Organisation

  • TRACK MAINTENANCE AND RENEWALS

Job

  • Track

Position Type

  • Full Time

Track Chargehand - Nights

Grade:
TC12 (Nights)


Salary:
£61,163 PA


Contract Type:
London Underground


Location:
Rickmansworth Track Office, Park Road, Rickmansworth, WD3 1HT


London Underground (LU) is the world's oldest metro systems and with customer demand at its highest level ever, one of the big challenges that we face is to replace the ageing infrastructure whilst keeping four million people moving every single day.


Do you currently hold a Protection Master (PWT-EH) certificate and a Track Maintenance Safety Critical License T001? Do you hold the licence T002 or do you have, at minimum, a date to attend the course.

If so, we would like to hear from you.


We have an exciting opportunity for a Track Chargehand to lead and direct a track maintenance team, working for the Metropolitan Line; you will carry out routine, complex and remedial maintenance tasks on the Line's track and associated assets in accordance with 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;
  • Undertaking track maintenance work and 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;
  • Identifying any work necessary on track and associated assets to maintain and improve operational track performance.
  • Cover for own manager in their absence
  • 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 track maintenance work. Monitoring staff to ensure that PPE is used and that staff comply with safety rules and regulations
  • Liaising with other business units, and contractors for the achievement of work tasks and programmes.
  • Ensuring that staff attendance is managed in accordance with Company policy.
  • Ensuring all tools and equipment are fit for purpose

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Skills

  • Demonstrated analytical and problemsolving skills (Essential)
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written (Essential)

Knowledge

  • You will have working knowledge of, track components and track maintenance procedures. (Essential)
  • Hold a Protection Master / PWT-EH certificate and SPC (Essential)
  • Hold current Track Maintenance Safety Critical Licence T002 or be working towards (minimum, date to attend the course) (Essential)
  • Hold current Track Maintenance Safety Critical Licence T001 (Essential)
  • Possess a clean, full driving licence as you may be required to drive Company vehicles on an adhoc basis. (Desirable)

Experience

  • Previous experience of managing small teams (Desirable)
  • You will have proven experience of working in a track environment, with track components and following track maintenance procedures. (Essential)

Equality and Diversity
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Application Process

  • Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV and cover letter. Do not include any photographs or images

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
  • Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
  • Taxefficient cycletowork programme
  • Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
  • Discounted Eurostar travel

Additional Information:

Hours: 35 per week (Monday - Friday)

Proof of Licences held will need to be provided at interview stage.

**This is a Safety Critical Role - Occupational Health Clearance will be required.
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