Railway Track Operative

LB138 - Railway Tack OperativeLocation: Crewe Salary: £29,000Overview:First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Railway Track Operative on behalf of one of our clients.To ensure all company controlled and contracted 3rd party infrastructure is installed & maintained in a safe and efficient manner and compliant with company track categorisation and inspection standards, MIE 0901.Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain controlled and contracted 3rd party infrastructure in accordance with the relevant standards.
• Ensure the Method of Work and Risk Assessment is appropriate for the task to be undertaken.
• Report urgent safety related defects that may impede the safe operation of the customers’ business to your line manager and / or the respective Operations Control.
• Undertake infrastructure renewals and new schemes as directed.
• Respond to emergency call outs for infrastructure repairs and derailments as required.
• Undertake other duties as directed by the Track Maintenance Manager or the track maintenance team leader.    

Skills and Qualifications:

• Personal Track Safety (PTS) Desirable 
• Track maintenance competence. Desirable
• Use of mobile plant etc.
• Hand held power tools.
• Full driving licence required.
• Issue of track inspection documentations.