West Midlands Metro
Civils Drainage and Infrastructure Operative
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Salary: £26,227.50 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: WS10 0AR
Sector: Rail
Benefits: £26,227.50 per annum + Excellent Benefits!
Civils Drainage and Infrastructure Operative
Location: Wednesbury Depot, Potters Lane, WS10 0AR
Salary: £26,227.50 per annum + Excellent Benefits!
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Free Travel on Trams & NX Buses (for you and your partner)
- MML Pension
- 25 Days Holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
Keep the West Midlands moving safely, reliably, and securely!
At Midland Metro Limited (MML), we are proud to operate and maintain the West Midlands Metro, providing a safe, reliable, and sustainable tram service across the region.
Our Infrastructure team plays a vital role in ensuring the network remains safe, efficient, and welcoming for all passengers.
We are now recruiting for a reliable and hardworking Civils Drainage & Infrastructure Operative to support drainage maintenance, debris management, railhead cleaning and wider civils activities across the West Midlands Metro network.
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Working within a safety-critical environment, you will help keep the network safe, clean and operational through hands-on maintenance and inspection work.
This role involves outdoor manual labor, use of drainage and mechanical equipment, and working as part of a close-knit infrastructure team. Night shift working may be required.
As Our Civils Drainage And Infrastructure Operative, You Will
- Carry out drainage inspections, cleaning, unblocking and debris removal across the network.
- Operate jetting units, pumps, gully equipment and other drainage plant safely and correctly.
- Support railhead cleaning, switch cleaning, leaf-fall management and contamination removal.
- Follow all RAMS, permits and safety procedures; maintain situational awareness in rail/highway environments.
- Assist with surveys, reporting issues and supporting rectification works as directed.
- Complete documentation accurately and help update asset records within the Agility system.
- Provide manual labor support to wider infrastructure teams, using hand tools and light mechanical equipment.
- Support project works, commissioning tasks and general operational duties.
- Act as Person in Charge (PIC) when authorized and competent.
- Report hazards, defects or unsafe conditions promptly and contribute to incident reporting when required.
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In order to be successful in this role you will need:
- Experience in outdoor/manual work (construction, civils, highways, utilities or similar).
- Experience working in safety-critical or operational environments.
- Experience using hand tools and light mechanical equipment.
- GCSE Maths & English (or equivalent)
It Would Be Great If You Had
- Experience with jetting/drainage equipment.
- Experience in rail, tramway or highways environments.
- Experience in railhead or leaf-fall management.
- Vocational qualification in civils, drainage or construction.
- Health & Safety certification (e.g., CSCS).
Apply now and help us keep the West Midlands moving.
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