Track Inspector
Grade: West End Q3
Salary: From £56,294
Location: West End: White City Sidings
Working Hours:Sun - Thurs 23:00 - 06:30 - WEST END
Due to the nature of the work you MAY be required to work weekends/days/nights.
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 Track Maintenance Safety Critical Licenses T001 and T002 & PM4? If so, we would like to hear from you.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Track Inspector to work for the Central Line, working West End (Woodlane Q3). You will undertake track inspections to identify track sub-standard conditions, raise job orders for the necessary remedial works and complete TANC assessments if required. Also, you will inspect completed works to ensure that the track is maintained in accordance with Standards.
Accountabilities
- Populating the track maintenance and inspection programme, to ensure that track assets meet company and Business Unit Safety and Quality standards required for the operation of the scheduled train service.
- Inspect the track to promote the safety of customers, staff and contractors, ensuring that all aspects of the Company’s Safety Policy and processes are complied with together with relevant Health and Safety legislation.
- Monitor the maintenance work bank to ensure the work is undertaken to programme and to established quality and safety standards.
- Prepare Inspection programmes based upon the job holders own awareness of track conditions and intelligence gathered widely from operations and adherence to engineering standards.
- Develop and maintain high standards of staff performance and productivity through effective communication and people management.
- Monitor performance of internal and external contractors undertaking track work and other line side maintenance work ensuring that such work complies with safety and quality standards. When required the job holder will agree method statements before work commences and will accept the quality of work on completion.
- When required the jobholder will carry out technical investigation into public complaints relating to Track Condition or Noise & Vibration.
- When required jobholder will carry out assessment on staff for SCL purposes (Protection Master and T001/2).
- Respond to emergencies working such hours and times as necessary to ensure safe operation of the railway.
Skills, Knowledge, Experience:
Skills
- You will have effective communication skills - the ability to communicate effectively with managers and other members of staff to ensure an understanding of rules and management instructions – Essential
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously or as part of a team – Essential
- Demonstrable analytical and problem solving skills – Desirable
Knowledge
- Knowledge of Company safety standards, rules and regulations and those specifically applicable to own Discipline (Track) – Essential
- Deep knowledge of Track operational practices – Essential
- Deep understanding of track components and related faults – Essential
- You will hold current protection master certification / PWT-EH – Essential
- You will hold current T001/T002 licenses – Essential
- TANC approved person. (Standard SQE-S-012 refers) – Desirable
- A1/D32 qualified – Desirable
- Completion of PM3, PM4, S1176 and other track inspection courses, or successfully undertake training – Essential
- Knowledge of Ellipse/EWP system – Desirable
- Hold current clean driving license – Essential
Experience
- You will have experience of working in a track maintenance environment – Essential
- Experience of reporting via hand-held device – Desirable
Additional Information
As with all operational roles some cross over shifts and weekends will be required, in line with business needs.
This is a Safety Critical role - Occupational Health Clearance will be required.
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.
Application Process
Please apply using your CV and a two page covering letter.
Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV and cover letter. Word format (Docx)preferred and do not include any photographs or images
We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications
The closing date for this vacancy is Wednesday 22nd February 2023 @ 2359 hrs.
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
29 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays (delete one)
Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
Discounted Eurostar travel