We are seeking a Trackperson for our Client based in Portadown. The successful candidates will undertake all track maintenance activities safely, efficiently and to a high quality standard. Inspect assets for defects and oversee repairs and set up safe systems of work to protect staff from trains.
Salary: £32,938.22 per annum
Working Hours: Rotating shift pattern
Hours per Week: 41.1
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Job Duties:
- Carry out all activities associated with maintenance of railway track and lineside area.
- Undertake repairs to defects and take responsibility for quality of work.
- Take charge of group of workers and ensure work carried safely and efficiently to a high standard
- Undertake out track inspections, including patrolling, to identify and prioritise defects
- Set up safe systems of work to protect staff from trains in accordance with NIR Rule Book including
TSC, ES, PICOP, Lookout, EO and Points Operator.
- Use all hand tools associated with track maintenance including mechanical tools.
- Undertake slinging and banksman duties for handling materials
- Drive van or crew bus up to 7500kg or with up to 16 seats and tow a trailer over 750kg (Cat C1E and
D1E on licence).
Job Criteria:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in track maintenance work
- Experience in recognizing track failure mechanisms and methods of repair
- Numerate and Literate
- PTS certified or willing to obtain Competent in the use of all small plant used in track maintenance
- Demonstrate commitment to producing high quality work, safely and efficiently
- Ability to perform complex work in outdoor environment
- Demonstrate knowledge of track defects and how to repair
- Ability to accurately undertake safety critical communications
- Ability to satisfy such medical standards as may be relevant to the post
- Ability to work shift pattern including regular nights and occasional weekends
- Available outside working hours to respond to emergency calls and coordinate works
Desirable:
- - Experience in organising people, plant and materials to undertake repair works
- Knowledge and experience of Health & Safety at work
- Hold a Driving Licence for vehicles up to 16 seats or 7500kg and towing trailer over 750kg (Cat C1E and D1E on licence)
Additional Information:
If you are interested in this role please send your CV to Caroline.McKenna@industrialtemps.com or call our Belfast office on 028 9032 2511 and ask to speak with Caroline for more information.
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