Join Network Rail ! Where People and Connections Matter
At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team- you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.
We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here . We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.
Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision .
In this key role, you'll carry out inspections, risk assessments, faulting and maintenance on level crossings throughout a geographical area. What's more, you'll be responsible for developing, planning and implementing proposals for improving operational safety. Strong professional relationships will be the key to your success. You'll work closely with maintenance depots and safety professionals. As the principal point of contact for the area, you'll review planning applications involving level crossings and you will arrange the drafting of necessary paperwork for modernisation and renewal projects.
Safety is one of our very highest priorities. Taking a conscientious approach, you'll always put safety first. We'll look to you to respond proactively to any faults and safety risks - recording them clearly, and reporting them promptly. With our national scheme for safer crossings making an impact nationwide, there has never been a more important time to take on this vital post.
Key Accountabilities:
- Undertake, and review quantitative and qualitative risk assessments in accordance with relevant level crossings standards determining and implementing appropriate risk mitigation supported by cost benefit analysis.
- Undertake level crossing inspection, faulting and maintenance, accurately report all work completed/not completed.
- Review and evaluate planning applications where level crossings are, or may be, affected. Arrange for the drafting of level crossing orders required for modernisation, renewal or change to enable compliance with level crossing Legal Orders.
- Identify and progress closure or implement other necessary control measures to reduce level crossing risk as low as reasonably practicable.
- Lead operational input to level crossing renewal / modernisation / closure projects for inclusion in the business plan, taking into account operating requirements and risk mitigation factors.
- Produce / maintain records as required.
- Provide support to route safety meetings, including OPSRAM and TCRAG, as required.
- Ca rry out work safely and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures, method statements or other relevant instructions, a dhering to company policies and procedures.
- Manage the process for vehicles, plant, tools, equipment and materials under your control to be fit for use and to be used / stored and disposed of correctly.
What's in it for you
Here are a few of the benefits we offer
- 28-day annual leave with the option to buy and sell days
- Choice of pension schemes
- 75% discount of leisure travel for you and your family
- Private Healthcare
- 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
- Up to 75% subsidised Rail and Underground travel
- Gym Pass -access to gyms across UK
- My Benefits platform- giving national and local retail discount
Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know and we'll do our best to assist you.
Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. We will share further details with you as part of your formal offer.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
