Transport for London
Skilled Track Operative (Nights)
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Job Description for Skilled Track Operative (STO)
This Recruitment Campaign is for Skilled Track Operative (STO) vacancies. We currently have multiple opportunities to join, across the network. This campaign is to recruit for permanent opportunities and a talent pool (waiting list) for future positions/training programmes.
We welcome applications from people outside the railway industry, with engineering/maintenance experience in the armed forces, construction, utilities or similar sectors.
Please note that applying for this role means you have read and understood this advert and any associated links.
CVs will be anonymised for shortlisting and interview slots are limited.
Position Details
- Position Type: Full Time Nights
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Grade: TC16
- Salary: £54,082 (TC16) salary rising to £61,703 (TC14) when qualified (12-24 months).
- Location: London Underground Track depots throughout the London area
The closing date for applications is Sunday 9th August @ 23:59hrs.
Please note: Due to the expected high response to these vacancies, we reserve the right to close this campaign once we have a suitable pool of applicants, which could be prior to the published application closing date. If you wish to apply for this role, we strongly advise you do this quickly, as on previous campaigns we have closed before the advertised closing date.
External candidates will have a probationary period of 6 months. You will be expected to become fully qualified within 12 to 24 months (depending on your prior experience of working in the Track environment). Once you have become fully qualified you will receive a salary uplift. Failure to become qualified could result in the termination of your contract. You must be 18 or over at the point of application to apply for this role.
The Role
London Underground (LU) is the world’s oldest metro system. One of the biggest challenges we face is replacing ageing infrastructure while keeping millions of people moving every single day.
Do you have track infrastructure maintenance experience on London Underground/Network Rail OR demonstrable engineering/maintenance experience in the Armed Forces, Construction, Utilities Industry, or other sectors? Do you also hold a valid driving licence? If so, we would like to hear from you.
We have exciting opportunities for you to work as a Skilled Track Operative (STO) within one of our Track teams across the network. If successful, after the relevant training and assessment, you will undertake safety critical inspections, maintenance and replacement of track and associated assets individually and/or as a member of a team.
Night shift hours are between 23:00 and 06:00, five days a week.
Key Accountabilities
- Ensuring all routine skilled track maintenance activities are undertaken in accordance with London Underground policy and procedures and legislative requirements.
- Undertaking Protection Workers on Track and Site Person in Charge duties as required, ensuring that the company’s rules and regulations are followed.
- Accountable for overseeing the work carried out by small maintenance teams.
- Accountable for undertaking track safety patrols, preparing reports or handheld device reports on defects, sub-standard conditions, and safety issues.
- Undertake running repairs to hand the asset back into service.
- Operating relevant mechanical plant and equipment if certified.
- To carry out these tasks effectively, you will be required to demonstrate competence to the given standards and work instructions.
- In addition, you should be willing to undertake such track maintenance duties and tasks that the management deems necessary and are within the individual’s capability.
- You will be required to liaise and co-operate as directed with other groups, departments, and contractors as necessary for the achievement of work tasks and programs.
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Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Skills
- Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills (Essential)
- Good communication skills (Essential)
- Literate and numerate (Essential)
- IT literate (Essential)
Knowledge
- Able to gain a deep understanding of track components and track maintenance procedures through initial training (Essential)
- Possess a clean, full manual driving licence as you may be required to drive Company vehicles on an ad-hoc basis (Essential)
- The ability to pass and maintain Track Maintenance Safety Critical Licence T001 (Essential)
- Hold OR have the ability to pass and maintain (PWT-EH) Protecting Workers on the Track licence (Essential)
- Hold OR have the ability to pass and maintain a (PWT-Depot) Protecting Workers on the Track licence (Desirable)
- Hold OR have the ability to pass and maintain Track Maintenance Safety Critical Licences T002/3 (Desirable)
Experience
- Applicant should have either at least one year track maintenance experience on London Underground or Network Rail OR demonstrable Engineering/Maintenance experience in the Armed Forces, Construction, Utilities or similar sectors (Essential)
- Experience of leading small teams (Desirable)
- Track inspection/patrolling experience (Desirable)
Note: Any employment offer will be subject to the candidate passing the relevant Occupational Health Medical Assessment for Track staff.
Application Process
Please apply using your CV and a two-page (maximum) covering letter. PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images.
You are required to upload both a CV and a Covering Letter to your application before submitting. To be compatible with our anonymisation software, these must be in Microsoft Word doc.x format. Failure to upload documents in this format means that they may not be processed. Applications with either CV or Covering Letter missing will be classed as incomplete and will not be progressed.
Please think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description and ensure your CV and cover letter reflects the requirements of the role you are applying for. Short listing will be carried out on the basis of answers to any pre-screening questions and the information on your CV and covering letter.
For this recruitment campaign, as part of TfL’s continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from your application that could cause discrimination.
Assessment Process
The recruitment process consists of the following stages. You will need to pass each stage to progress onto the next:
Stage 1: Your application will be reviewed.
If your application meets our pre-screening requirements, you will be sent an online test.
Stage 2: Online aptitude test.
You will be sent a link to an online test. The test will be sent out via panpowered.com. You will have 7 calendar days (168 hours) in which to complete from the date and time it was sent. If you have not received the email within 48 hours of applying, please check your junk/spam emails. If you are unable to locate your invite, please contact the Recruitment Team on the contact details provided at the bottom.
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No extensions will be granted, therefore If you are unable to complete your test within the 7 days, we would advise you to refrain from submitting your application at this time. If you do not complete the tests within 7 days of receiving the email, you will be automatically removed from the process.
Please note: If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made in order to assist you, then you will need to advise us before you begin the test. Requests for reasonable adjustments cannot be made after the test has been started.
Stage 3: CV and cover letter screening.
Stage 4: Competency-based interview and technical questions.
This will be a face-to-face interview in London. It will take 10-14 days after the final assessment event to hear your outcome.
Campaign Timetable
The campaign is running to a very specific delivery timescale as determined by the business and there will only be enough slots for the number of candidates invited. Dates for the interviews will be opened on an ongoing basis, therefore if there are no slots available, please check again the following day. You are encouraged to schedule your interview as early as possible. If you do not book an interview, you will be withdrawn from the campaign.
Candidate Charter
You can download a copy of the Candidate Charter here.
This outlines our commitment to you as a candidate by providing insight into our recruitment process. It also outlines our expectations with regards to your engagement with us, to ensure that you receive the best recruitment experience possible, as we believe you should know the standards of service you can expect from us. You must read this document prior to submitting your application in order to understand every aspect of the process.
Reasonable Adjustment Process
If you require reasonable adjustments, you must notify the recruitment at least 48 hours (excluding weekends) prior to your scheduled assessment event to allow us to accommodate your requirements. You will then be sent a confirmation email which you will need to bring to your assessment. If you fail to bring this on the day your adjustments will not be granted, and you will be unable to re-book. We will consider that you are the expert regarding your own requirements, and we will consider all requests fairly within the context of the role.
Please note: The online test is a timed test, therefore if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made in order to assist you, then you will need to advise us before you begin the test. Requests for reasonable adjustments cannot be made after the test has been started.
Please take the time to read the Disability Charter here.
Notice of Cancellation
We require you to give a minimum of 48 hours' notice of cancellation or re-schedule. Non-attendance at your Assessment Event may lead to your application being withdrawn.
Please note: There are only enough assessment slots for the number of candidates invited, therefore if you are unable to attend on your scheduled
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