Track Technical Assistant

Track Technical Assistant

Salary: Maximum of £70,206
Location: Stratford Depot

Working hours:

Contract Type LU

Overview of project/role

To provide a technical planning, information and support function to the Assistant Track Infrastructure Manager to ensure that Track maintenance works and inspections are completed to safety, quality, cost, and time targets.

Key Accountabilities

• Plan and prioritise own work and work of others
• Project manage small internal projects and contract work which involve liaison and an understanding of contract compliance
• Analyse TRV/AVI data and propose corrective works where appropriate
• Maintain records of (for example) rail defects and rail stress condition and report on recommended action
• Allocate resources – labour, plant and equipment when necessary
• Plan and organise engineer’s trains as necessary
• Plan and organise trials of new plant, equipment and PPE and produce associated performance reports
• Undertake inspections in order to identify problems and develop solutions in a logical and practical manner
• Assess the impact of new equipment, legislation, and procedures and improve existing methods, procedures, systems, and documentation
• Develop new working methods and procedures
• Undertake surveys using equipment such as optical levels and track gauges, often in poor weather and poor light conditions and produce comprehensive track condition reports.
• Conduct briefings, make presentations, and issue work instructions to staff and managers at all levels
• Meet with customers and resolve complaints
• Produce clear, concise, and accurate work instructions from what is often highly technical engineering information
• Produce well structured and presented reports, minutes, and programmes
• Regularly meet contractors and internal maintenance teams to plan, agree, and review schedules, costs and logistics
• Liaise with suppliers to agree purchase type, volume, costs and delivery dates
• Regularly meet with other units to ensure projects are properly planned and executed

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• National Certificate in Engineering or similar (Essential)
• HNC or higher in Civil or Railway Engineering (Desirable)
• Track Accustomed (Essential), Track Competent or Protection Master (Desirable)
• Working knowledge of engineering and railway rules, regulations, and legislation (Essential)
• Knowledge of track plant, tools and equipment, construction, inspection, and maintenance techniques (Desirable)
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook (Essential)
• Understanding of track design and track quality reports (Desirable)
• Hold track safety critical licence T001 (Desirable), T002 (Desirable)
• PWTEH – Protecting workers on the track engineering hours – (Essential)
• Proven experience of working in the track environment (Essential)
• Experience of undertaking track inspections and surveys (Desirable)

Competencies

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing (Essential)
• Ability to communicate with people at all levels (Essential)
• Ability to influence people at MM level (Desirable)
• Analytical approach to data management and problem solving (Essential)
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail (Essential)

Equality and Diversity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability status.

Application Process

Please apply using your CV and a covering letter.

Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV and cover letter.

The closing date for applications is Sunday April 23rd @ 23:59

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