On Track Plant Specialist - London, United Kingdom - Network Rail

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3 weeks ago

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Description
On Track Plant Specialist


Location:

London, GB


Department Name:

BQ IMDM Euston Indirect G2


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We're passionate about great service and commit to our service equation vision by "putting passengers first". Performance, safety and getting the fundamental basics right, is something we strive for as well as asking ourselves - what can we do to put our passengers and freight users at the centre of everything we do?

You will be part of the NW&C Region which consist of three routes:

  • North West Route, covering Manchester, Liverpool, Lancashire and Cumbria.
  • Central Route, covering the West Midlands and Chiltern areas.
  • West Coast South Route, covering the south of Crewe to London Euston.
There is also a Regional Team which supports Regional programmes & Professional services.

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Brief Description:

Manage the effective planning, co-ordination and operation of all On Track Plant (OTP) to achieve the route work bank.

Promote compliance with legislation, Network Rail company standards and Rail Industry Standards on the use of OTP and provide motivation and support for continued improvement in OTP operational standards.


About the role (External):


Every day will be different, but you can expect to be involved in the following activities:


  • Provide support in the planning of operations involving OTP at Delivery Unit and Route level.
  • Provide a check of the Lifting Operations involving OTP in compliance with the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment regulations, Network Rail and Rail Industry Standards.
  • Provide the technical lead on OTP including all briefing requirements to maintenance staff and suppliers.
  • Provide expert advice and guidance on OTP operations to local management.
  • Provide coaching and mentoring support for supervisor and senior managers required to undertake OTP assurance.
  • Provide local support for national initiatives involving OTP improvements.
  • Conduct assurance surveillance and inspections to identify good practice and incidents on non compliance and take appropriate action.
  • Provide out of hours support for real time lifting operations.
  • Act as regular liaison and key point of contact with OTP suppliers to manage compliance to relevant standards and maintain a good working relationship.
  • Provide the focus for technical support for OTP incident investigations.

In order to be successful in this role, we would like you to have/to be:

  • Experience of planning
  • Knowledge of Construction Design and Management Regulations Site Safety requirements
  • Ability to obtain Network Rail Lift Planner competence
  • Knowledge of the engineering safety management and risk assessment processes
  • Ability to work under pressure and autonomously

We would also like but it isn't crucial to have/to be:

  • Significant relevant experience of railway engineering
  • Experience of the construction industry
  • Experience of mentoring and coaching others
  • Holder of Appointed Person competence or Network Rail Lift Planner competence
  • Experience in both maintenance and projects
  • Experience of leading assurance activities
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Network Rail adheres to a
structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the pay range advertised.


Salary:
Band 4B: Starting at £34,050 and increasing to £38,305


Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision

We will endeavour to offer a diverse interview panel wherever possible
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