Skilled Track Operative (Days) (TC13) NORTHERN LINE (3307)

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Key Information

Job title:  Skilled Track Operatives (Days)
Salary:  £48,305          Grade:  TC13
Contract type:  London Underground - Permanent   
Location:  Edgware Depot, Edgware, London, HA8 9HP                          
Shifts:  0730-1530 Monday -Thursday and 0730-1230 Friday
Application Closing Date is Sunday 1st March 26 @ 23:59

Overview 

London Underground (LU) is the world’s oldest metro systems. One of the big challenges that we face is to replace the ageing infrastructure whilst keeping millions of people moving every single day.

Do you currently hold a (PWT-TH) Protecting Works on the Track license and a Track Maintenance Safety Critical License T001, along with Track Maintenance experience?

If so, we would like to hear from you !!!

We have an exciting opportunity for you to work as a Skilled Track Operative, with the Northern Line team.

If successful, you will undertake routine inspection, maintenance and replacement of track and associated assets individually and/or as a member of a team. 

 
Key accountabilities

• Ensuring all routine skilled track maintenance activities are undertaken in accordance with London Underground policy and procedures and legislative requirements.
• Undertaking Protecting Workers on the Track Traffic Hours and Site Person in Charge duties as required, ensuring that the company’s rules and regulations are followed.
• Accountable for overseeing the work carried out by small maintenance teams
• Accountable for undertaking track safety patrols, preparing reports or handheld device reports on defects, sub-standard conditions and safety issues.
• Operating relevant mechanical plant and equipment if certified.
• Assisting in undertaking basic drainage, fencing and off-track work if required.
• In order to carry out these tasks effectively, you will be required to demonstrate competence to the given standards.
• In addition, you should be willing to undertake such track maintenance duties and tasks that the management deems necessary and are within the individual’s capability.
• You will be required to liaise and co-operate as directed with other groups, departments and contractors as necessary for the achievement of work tasks and program

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Skills

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills; (Essential)
• Good communication skills. (Essential)
• Literate and numerate. (Essential)

Knowledge 

• Hold a (PWT-TH) Protecting Workers on the Track Licence. (Essential)
• Hold a (PWT-Depot) Protecting Workers on the Track Licence. (Essential)
• Deep understanding of track components and track maintenance procedures. (Essential)
• Hold a Track Maintenance Safety Critical License T001 at the time of submitting your application. (Essential)
• Hold or working towards attaining the Track Maintenance Safety Critical Licenses T002/3 (Desirable)
• Possess a clean, full manual driving licence as you may be required to drive Company vehicles on an ad-hoc basis. (Essential)

 
Experience
 

• You will have previous track maintenance experience (Essential)
• Experience of leading small teams. (Desirable) 

Application Process  

• Please apply using your CV and a one page covering letter
• Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV and cover letter.
• PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images 

 
  
Equality, diversity and inclusion  

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair. 

Vetting Process 

At Transport for London, safety, trust and fairness sit at the heart of how we recruit. Our Vetting Charter (https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/careers/our-vetting-process) explains the checks we carry out before you join us, helping ensure we create a safe, inclusive and reliable network for everyone who depends on our services. We simply ask that the information you provide is honest and accurate so we can progress your application smoothly. If something doesn’t match or can’t be verified, we may not be able to move forward with your application, but we’ll always treat you with transparency, respect, and clear communication throughout. 
We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.   
This is a safety critical role so you will need to get clearance from our Occupational Health team before you start.   

 
Benefits   

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the level of role but mostly include the below: 
 

• 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 28-day flexi ticket
• 29 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
• TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow  
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers 
• Discounted Eurostar travel