Trackman (Basic)

Who are we?

South Western Railway (SWR) operates over 1,500 services each weekday across the network and employs more than 5,000 people. We provide easy and convenient mobility, connecting people and communities in South West London, southern counties of England, and the Isle of Wight.

Join our team and help us continue to bring people together to get the most out of life.

About the job

To undertake Permanent Way maintenance, ETM inspection of the Island Line and other duties subject to personal competence.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Maintenance of P'Way
• Component changing
• Act as Lookout / COSS / Pilotman
• Patrolman
• To drive company road vehicles as required
• De-icing operation
• Assist carrying out general maintenance / station repairs

Ensure that all work records are kept up to date and that all entries are correct.

You'll need to be:

• Competent in ELWI, strapping and isolation procedures.
• Basic knowledge of COSHH
• Good communication skills both written and oral
• Hold a current PTS
• DC Electrified lines
• COSS / PICOP / ES
• Emergency First aid trained
• Look out competent
• Points Winding
• Track Handbook licenced.
• ELWI and strapping standards
• Pilotmans course
• Successful completion of training relevant to the job

Safety responsibilities:

• When required to set up safe systems of work for their personal and others safety
• Monitor staff for compliance with the company's Alcohol and Drugs Policy and Procedures
• Ensure all worksites are left in a safe manner

Working pattern

35 hours across 5 days per week.

Typical shifts include: 21:00 - 06:00 / 22:00 - 06:00 / 08:00 - 16:00

The Reward

In return we offer a competitive salary and a variety of valuable benefits, including:

• Free duty and leisure travel on SWR services for employees
• Free leisure travel for spouse/partner and dependants (criteria dependent)
• 75% discount on many other train operating companies
• Full training and support with development
• Excellent pension scheme

We all belong at SWR. Our vision is to provide an inclusive environment for all colleagues, ensuring all candidates have an equal opportunity to access meaningful employment.

We value our differences such as age, gender, LGBTQIA+, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We maintain a zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice towards our colleagues, customers, and future talent.

We celebrate and encourage diversity of thought, progressive ways of working and seeing all our colleagues grow and thrive.

If you require additional support to complete your application due to a disability or neurodivergent condition, for example, dyslexia, dyspraxia, or autism, please follow the links below.  We encourage you to share any additional needs you may require so we can provide a fair and equal process for all who apply.

https://exceptionalindividuals.com/neurodiversity/

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