Track Patroller

TES 2000 Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A railway maintenance company in Colchester is looking for a Track Patroller to ensure the safety and integrity of track assets. The ideal candidate should have PTS/Track Induction, MSP & Track Geometry skills, and experience in rail maintenance. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, producing reports, and escalating safety issues. The company values equality and encourages applications from the Armed Forces community. Interested candidates should contact Carley at the provided email or phone number.

Qualifications

• Safety-focused with a strong background in rail track maintenance.
• Ability to produce detailed inspection reports.
• Experience in measuring rails, switches, and crossings accurately.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and report on track safety and integrity.
• Take necessary actions for risk mitigation.
• Maintain stock control and escalate issues as required.

Skills

PTS/Track Induction

MSP & Track Geometry

COSS

Patrolling

Manual Handling

Fire Training

First Aid

Good Literacy

Good Numeracy

Small Tools

Job description

About The Opportunity

Join Our Team as a Track Patroller!

Are you a highly-detailed, safety-focused individual with a strong background in rail track maintenance? We're looking for a Track Patroller to inspect, report on, and carry out vital work within our depots.

What you'll be doing

As a Track Patroller, you will be crucial in ensuring the safety and integrity of our track assets. Your core duties will include:

• Inspecting and reporting: Produce detailed reports for each inspection, demonstrating your strong eye for detail. You will also ensure any track gauges used are calibrated.
• Risk mitigation: Take the necessary action mandated by standards to reduce risk to people and property, including shutting a line when necessary.
• Measurement and accuracy: Accurately measure rails, switches, and crossings where required. Your reports will be assessed on the accuracy of defect reporting and the validity and accuracy of your high/medium/low priority report.
• Stock control & escalation: Update stock control lists monthly and forward them to the TES Depot Manager, ensuring maintenance of stock control in depots. You will escalate identified issues in line with the TES escalation procedure and industry safety guidelines.

If you are interested in this position, and would like to have a confidential chat, please reach out to Carley at [e-mail] or WhatsApp [phone].

About You

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Essential Competences:
• PTS/Track Induction
• MSP & Track Geometry
• COSS
• Patrolling
• Manual Handling, Fire Training, First Aid
• Good Literacy & Numeracy, Small Tools
• Note: those with good experience who do not currently hold a Patrolling qualification can be supported to attend the course.

About Us

At TES we are committed to creating safe railway working environments and offer a wide range of professions and occupations within the Railway sector. Our continuing success depends on our people, which is why we are committed to attracting, retaining and developing our people with the skills, knowledge and experience to ensure an excellent delivery of our services.

TES is committed to the equality of opportunity. No worker or candidate will be discriminated against regardless of gender, gender reassignment, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, religion and belief. This information is kept fully confidential and accessibility is strictly limited in accordance with the Data Protection Act.

In line with our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, TES recognises the value that Serving Personnel, Reservists, Veterans and military families bring to our workforce. We encourage applications from the Armed Forces community, support Reservists with reasonable flexibility for training and deployment, and ensure fair consideration for Service leavers, Veterans and military spouses or partners.