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Incident Controller - Cardiff
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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.
About The Role
- Coordinate the response to all infrastructure and operational incidents including recovery of normal train service and input to and management of relevant information and communication systems.
- Develop on an ongoing basis, good working relationships with Network Rail staff, train operators, contractors and other key industry partners to deliver an effective response to and minimise the impact of any disruption.
Salary- Controller.2 £70,594
Closing Date- 2nd October 2026
Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 19 October.
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
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Key Accountabilities
- Work during both normal train running and disruptive events, to deliver the optimum service that meets the differing needs of the rail industry and customers.
- Manage the call out and coordinate the activities of response staff including maintenance, operations, train operator, contractors, emergency services and other key industry partners and agencies, in response to an incident or event, including escalation of such incidents as necessary, to achieve safe and speedy recovery as highlighted in the Service Specification.
- Disseminate accurate, concise and timely information, in accordance with NR and TOC company standards and statutory requirements, to train operator staff, Network Rail, passengers and other Railway Group members relating to incidents.
- Maintain a daily log of all notable operational safety, infrastructure, and performance events, using the available systems in accordance with the relevant company standards and instructions.
- Responsible for the identification and classification of infrastructure failures including the management and input to FMS and other systems as appropriate.
- Responsible for the coordination of short notice variation to possession and isolation plans and for the design and coordinated implementation of temporary and emergency speed restrictions.
- Actively manage information arising from remote condition monitoring equipment including the call out and coordination of appropriate staff and recording of information to deliver a prompt response to alerts.
- Work closely in support of the Route Control Manager and Train Running Controller in the development of emergency plans and resources for response to major incidents.
- Assist the Train Running Controller with VSTP train movements.
- Assist the Route Control Manager in setting up `gold command¿ /Incident Room in times of disruption.
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Essential
- Knowledge and demonstrable experience of operating procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Experience within a control environment, area operations or infrastructure role.
- Understanding of fault management procedures.
- Good geographical and organisational knowledge of applicable ICC controlled area.
- Demonstrable skill in the use of Microsoft Office package and Control specific software e.g. CCF, TMIS, P2v2, TRUST, TRUST DA, TOPS, FMS, Nexus Alpha and Alpha Page or other communications/ pager system.
- Working knowledge of the NRN system and its correct use.
- Knowledge of Train Operating Companies within the route.
- Good team working skills and ability to make objective decisions.
- Able to influence others and work under pressure.
- Understanding of commercial/ business picture within Network Rail and TOC¿s
Desirable
- Geographical knowledge of adjoining Routes.
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