Senior Track Maintainer

Job title:

Senior Track Maintainer

Company

KeolisAmey Metrolink

Job description

Join our team at Keolis Amey Metrolink (KAM), the largest light rail network in the UK!We are recruiting for a Senior Track Maintainer who will be responsible for assisting the inspection, maintenance and repair activities of the Permanent Way (PWay) here at KAM.You’ll play an integral role, leading, supervising and supporting the Track Maintainers delivering to a high standard all required inspection and maintenance activities to specification, quality and safety requirements. Your role will be required to cover in the absence of the Track Maintenance Supervisor as and when required.Champion health and safety and what good looks like, ensuring the health, safety, and wellbeing of the Pway team by embedding “Just Culture” in all ways of working.Key accountabilities will include:

• Assist the Track Maintenance supervisor in planning and allocation of Pway works / projects.
• Supervise the day-to-day activities and provide active support within the team.
• Ensures track maintenance activities are completed to a high standard.
• Participate in incident investigations and implements necessary corrective action.
• Ensure that the workbank is updated with accurate data for the safe management of the infrastructure.
• To undertake ‘Supervisor’ and cab ride inspections of the infrastructure as required by the maintenance Track Engineer, under the instructions of the supervisor.
• Provide prompt feedback, advice and guidance from inspections of items of concern, escalating matters where appropriate.
• To participate in regular team and safety briefings and cascade down the information to the Pway Team.
• Cover the team briefings in the absence of the track Maintenance Supervisor.
• Manage and maintain the records as required for contractual delivery.
• Appropriate Asset Management through identification and prioritisation of work.
• Flexible approach to both day and night track maintenance work
• Contribute to building an inclusive culture by role-modelling the expected behaviours, taking a zero-tolerance approach to unwanted behaviours and attitudes that go against an inclusive culture.
• Lead outcomes that promote a customer centric approach to ways of working.

What you’ll bring:

• Permanent Way (PWay) Inspection and maintenance experience (essential) with suitable qualification or evidence of continuous professional development.
• Knowledge of HASAW policies
• Metrolink Competences such as, but not limited to, S053 appreciation, PICOP, PIC, Lookout, Switcher, Track Inspection.
• Good knowledge of the essential IT systems including the Microsoft applications.
• Safety focused with the ability to promote and embed safe working practices and behaviours that align to KAMs values and safety principles.
• Situational Awareness and ability to anticipate risks.
• Adaptability to the varying demands of the maintenance and operational needs
• Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills
• Be a leader to support your team and drive engagement and motivation
• Flexible approach, you can adapt to your situation to get the best results
• Results focused with a passion for delivering projects on time and working as part of an awesome team

What we will offer you:

• A salary of up to £43,934
• Full time
• Free Tram Travel for all our colleagues, plus a sponsored pass for an immediate family member
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Access to Amazing Discounts at major retailers including Asda, Currys PC World, John Lewis and many more.
• Family Friendly Policies including enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Wellbeing Support including a free counselling, health checks and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Supporting your development focusing on career pathways and professional fees covered if required for role.

The closing date for applications: 10 February 2025Depending on the level of applications for this role we may close the advert earlier, therefore we encourage you to submit your application early.Our Commitment to you:At KAM, we celebrate the diversity of our customers, communities, and colleagues, and strive for a workforce which is equitable, inclusive and representative of the communities we serve and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, and sexual orientation to apply. We look forward to receiving your application.We live our values of “We Care, We Commit, We Imagine” through our behaviours and we strongly believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and create an environment where individuals can imagine that anything is possible. We care about our people, and we fully commit to creating an inclusive environment where our people feel valued, respected and empowered to thrive.To ensure you are given the best opportunity to succeed in the recruitment process, please let us know if you will require any support or reasonable adjustments. You can contact our team here .What we will need to check:If you are successful, we will need to complete several pre-employment checks prior to you starting. These include.

• Proof of address.
• Evidence of right to work in the UK.
• References from previous employment or studies from the last 3 years
• Pre-employment medical (level subject to role).
• Criminal Records self-declaration check, in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).

KeolisAmey Metrolink (KAM) is the largest light rail network in the UK. Growing and evolving since first opening in 1992. Metrolink have so far expanded to 103km of track, 99 stops and 147 trams, with a target of 52 million yearly passengers by the end of 2022.We recognise and celebrate the diversity of our customers, communities and colleagues and strive for a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and society at large.Evergreen Building North, 160 Euston Road,London, United Kingdom, NW1 2DX

Expected salary

£43934 per year

Location

Manchester

Job date

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 05:57:02 GMT

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