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Track Inspector (Nights)
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Job title: Track Inspector (Nights)
Salary: From £61,805.00
Contract details: Permanent
Location: West Kensington, Dagenham East
Application closing date: 15/10/2026 at 23:59
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory right-to-work checks. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. At the present time TfL is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Overview of role
To undertake track inspection programme and to identify sub-standard conditions, raising job orders for the necessary remedial works within a section of the line or completing TANC assessments. Ensuring the track maintenance gangs complete these works and that the track is maintained to safe and serviceable standards to meet the line's train services requirements.
Key Accountabilities
- Deliver the track maintenance and inspection programme, so that the track assets within a defined section meet company and Business Unit Safety and Quality standards required for the operation of the scheduled train service.
- Inspect the track to promote the safety of customers, staff and contractors, ensuring that all aspects of the Company’s Safety Policy and processes are complied with together with relevant Health and Safety legislation.
- Manage the maintenance work bank to ensure the work is completed to the programme and to established quality and safety standards.
- Prepare monthly and 3 monthly Inspection programmes based upon the job holder's own awareness of track conditions and intelligence gathered widely from operations and adherence to engineering standards.
- The job holder holds regular performance discussions with inspection staff, ensures information on inspection activities are reviewed, are correct and data is complete.
- Monitor performance of internal and external contractors undertaking track work and other line side maintenance work teams.
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Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Skills
- Proven ability to use Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Proven ability to communicate with people at all levels, including both external and internal stakeholders
- Analytical approach to data management and problem solving
- High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
- Jobholder will be expected to spend 75% of time on nights and to work a roster over seven days.
- Jobholder must be physically fit and able to walk up to 5km per shift on track
Knowledge
- Hold and maintain relevant PWT certification and licence.
- Hold and maintain T001/2 Safety Critical Licenses.
- Hold and Maintain PM3/4 Safety Critical Licenses to include S1176.
- Must be a TANC approved person. (Standard SQE-S-012 refers)
- Hold and maintain a CAVA qualification
- Knowledge of Health and Safety rules, regulations and legislation in the railway environment up to IOSH level.
- Knowledge of continuous improvement best practice
- Knowledge of Track systems/Standards/Construction techniques
- Knowledge and ability to use current or new technology hand held devices.
Experience
- Experienced in risk and strategic safety management in the Track environment
Application Process
Please apply using your CV. Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV. PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images.
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Benefits
In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the level of role but mostly include the below:
- Final salary pension scheme
- Free travel for you on the TfL network
- Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home
- 29 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
- TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
- Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
- Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
- Discounted Eurostar travel
Vetting Process
At Transport for London, safety, trust and fairness sit at the heart of how we recruit. Our Vetting Charter (https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/careers/our-vetting-process) explains the checks we carry out before you join us, helping ensure we create a safe, inclusive and reliable network for everyone who depends on our services. We simply ask that the information you provide is honest and accurate so we can progress your application smoothly. If something doesn’t match or can’t be verified, we may not be able to move forward with your application, but we’ll always treat you with transparency, respect, and clear communication throughout.
This is a safety critical role so you will need to get clearance from our Occupational Health team before you start.
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