Track Network Inspector

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Key Information

Track Network Inspector

Grade: Q3

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000

Location: Stratford Market Depot

The closing date for applications Tuesday 2nd June at 23.59 hours

The role will be nights 23:00hrs - 06:30hrs, Monday - Friday / Sunday - Thursday.  However, could include days and weekend work to suit business requirements.

Job Purpose

To carry out inspections to LU defined standards and frequencies.  Carry out planned and ad hoc inspections to ensure compliance.  Identify and manage third party risks and carry out repairs as required to ensure the safety of the public and staff and the security and integrity of the network.

Ensuring the network is kept free from dust, fluff, grease, litter, metal particles scrap, spoil, redundant materials, by regulating a cleaning and scrap contract to ensure quality assurance and value for money to the business to prevent a build-up of said materials on the network and prevent lost customer hours. You will be part of a night team of internal Track Inspectors as well as contractors. You will be carrying out planned and ad-hoc inspections on the network and ensure planned works are completed. You will also be responsible for making instantaneous decisions by evaluating work on a daily basis through the Fault Reporting Centre.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Undertake inspections in order to identify problems and develop solutions in a logical and practical manner and carry out repairs where necessary. This is essential to maintain Track safety standards
• Identification and resolution of third party risks including which pose a risk to LU infrastructure.
• Review and prioritise faults from PM5 inspection reports and update the management system.
• Complete periodic planned general inspections to required LU standards and to ensure compliance.
• Interact with customers / neighbours and attempt to resolve complaints and decide to escalate where necessary.
• Produce clear, concise, and accurate work orders for fault rectification across the network.
• Produce well structured and presented reports to identify trends and provide recommendations.
• Regularly attend team review meetings and discuss/present findings of inspections.
• Supervising contractors where required, ensuring the work is completed to required standards.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of Health and Safety rules, regulations and legislation in the railway environment (Essential)
• Working knowledge of relevant engineering and railway rules, regulations, standards and legislation (Essential)
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook (Essential)
• IOSH certificate, PWT-EH and PTS certification (Desirable)
• Hold or have held inspection license SCL T002/3 (Desirable)
• Knowledge of Track systems/Standards/Construction techniques (Desirable) COSHH awareness (Desirable)
• COSHH awareness (Desirable)
• Knowledge of Railsys, to be able to raise, request and evaluate track access, or proven ability to acquire knowledge (Essential)
• Knowledge of continuous improvement best practice in areas such as types of rail, scrap, recycling and logistics (Desirable)
• Knowledge of applying for permits and licenses pertaining to the efficient running of the Contract (Essential)
• Physical and Environmental demands (scoping sites requires a lot of walking / outside) (Essential)

Skills

• Proven ability to use Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook (Essential)
• Proven ability to communicate with people at all levels, including both external and internal stakeholders (Essential)
• Analytical approach to data management and problem solving (Essential)
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail (Essential)
• Strong leadership skills to support development of team and capabilities (Essential)
• Stakeholder Management (Essential)
• Full UK driving license (Essential)

Experience

• Proven experience of working in the track environment (Desirable)
• You will have experience in Track Inspections (Desirable).
• Experience of managing performance of LU / TfL and Agency teams in a busy operational, people intensive environment, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with people from diverse backgrounds (Desirable)
• Have previous knowledge in waste management, specifically HAZMAT knowledge (Desirable)
• Proven experience of working in the track environment (ESSENTIAL),
• You will have experience in Track Inspections (ESSENTIAL), changing from desirable to Essential
• Proven experience of working in the track environment (Desirable)
• You will have experience in Track Inspections (Desirable).

Equality and Diversity

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.

Application Process:

Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV. PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images

Additional Information:

• This is a safety critical role

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. 

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory right‑to‑work checks. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. At the present time TfL is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

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
• Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
• Discounted Eurostar travel
   

We will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible, however some interviews/assessments could be organised at short notice.