West Midlands Metro
Permanent Way Team Member
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Salary: £31,241.00 - £31,241.00 Per Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: WS10 0AR
Sector: Rail
Benefits: £31,241 per annum + Excellent Benefits!
Rail Track Operative (Permanent Way)
Location: Midland Metro Ltd, Wednesbury Depot, Potters Lane, WS10 0AR
Salary: £31,241 per annum + Excellent Benefits!
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Benefits: MML Salary Sacrifice Pension, 25 Days Annual Leave & Free travel on Tram & NX Bus for you and your partner
West Midlands Metro is your gateway to an exciting career in the heart of England's thriving West Midlands region.
We are the driving force behind modern, sustainable urban transportation, connecting cities, towns, and most importantly – people!
With a strong presence in the heart of England, we play a crucial role in connecting communities, enhancing mobility, and contributing to the economic development of the region.
Our sleek trams provide fast, convenient, and eco-friendly transportation solutions, reducing road congestion, lowering carbon emissions, and fostering a greener future for the West Midlands.
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We are now recruiting for a Rail Track Operative, internally known as an Infrastructure Track Operative to support Midland Metro Ltd’s mission to provide a safe and secure tramway.
You will undertake the work of a Permanent Way Track Operative with efficiency, ensuring the maintenance repair of assets and performed with utmost safety and effectiveness.
In addition to this, as our Rail Track Operative you will:
- Carry out all maintenance and repairs to the West Midlands Metro Permanent Way equipment.
- Ensure inspection and maintenance tasks are completed in a timely manner.
- Ensure all tasks are completed following the correct procedures.
- Report all work activities and faults to the Permanent Way Team.
- Complete all relevant maintenance recordings in a timely manner.
- Assist in the oversight of contractors carrying out planned works.
- Assist in the commissioning of new systems.
- Assist with the switching of electrical substations.
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the Asset Management Information System.
- Continuously assess and improve working practices, embracing new technologies.
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To Be Successful In This Role, You Must Possess
- A full clean UK driving license.
- Experience within a safety critical engineering industry.
- Experience in effectively working as part of a team, with the ability to effectively make decisions.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with strong attention to detail.
It Would Be Great If You Had
- A good working knowledge of rail or light rail infrastructure permanent way or a mechanical engineering environment, Military Engineering disciplines.
- Ability to drive various plant machinery.
- Competence of Permanent Way maintenance practices.
- Experience in the use of gauges and other measurement equipment.
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West Midlands Metro is the place to be if you're passionate about growth, sustainability, and making a difference in your community. Click on “APPLY” today!
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