Possession Support Staff

TES 2000 Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well established rail safety company is looking for a dedicated Possession Support Staff (PSS) member to join their Anglia Possession Management Department. This role focuses on ensuring safety during evening and weekend shifts, requiring competencies in PTS, IWA, COSS, and a valid driving license. Ideal candidates must be available for a 0-hour contract, with the ability to complete necessary medical screenings. The company offers flexible pay and supports career training and development.

Benefits

Flexible pay models

Investment in training

Sub-sponsorship available

Development opportunities

Focus on safety

Qualifications

• Must have competencies PTS, IWA or COSS, and PS.
• Must complete Network Rail approved pre-employment medical and Drug and Alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the rail line possession.
• Attend (S)PICOP and COSS briefings; raise concerns if messages are unclear.
• Support pre-possession checks and be in place an hour in advance.
• Monitor blocking points and place boards according to guidelines.
• Attend worksites to carry out safety audits.
• Support on-site walkouts to understand environment and safety concerns.

Skills

PTS

IWA

COSS

PS

Driving with own vehicle (ULEZ compliant)

Job description

About The Opportunity

Are you a dedicated rail professional who puts safety first?

Do you thrive in a dynamic, weekend-focused, and overnight environment?

TES2000 has a fantastic opportunity to join a well established rail safety company as Possession Support Staff (PSS) within our Anglia Possession Management Department.

The Possession Support Staff will join our Possession Management Department on a 0-hour contract, with availability of mainly nights. We are looking for those based in and around North London.

You will be instrumental in ensuring the continued safety of all TES staff and subsequent contracted staff; and at the core of everything, safety is the number one focus for the organisation as a whole.

What We Offer You

• Flexible Pay, Flexible Life: We offer a variety of payment models, giving you the flexibility you need to suit your personal lifestyle.

• Invest in Your Future: We are happy to discuss and arrange additional training if you are the right fit but require specific certification to undertake this role. We are committed to helping you succeed!

• Sub-Sponsorship Available: We are happy to sub-sponsor the right candidate, supporting your continuous employment within the rail industry.

• Development Opportunities: We value expertise! We are looking for fully qualified staff but offer clear pathways and support to help you achieve your full career potential.

• Focus on Safety: You will be joining an organisation where safety is the undisputed number one focus—at the core of everything we do.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity in further detail, please do not hesitate to contact Carley on [e-mail] or via WhatsApp on 07811 792369 (please provide your sentinel number, where you live and if you are a driver).

About You

We are looking for dedicated, qualified professionals who are ready to make a difference.

• Location: Ideally based in and around North London.

• Availability: Must have availability for a 0-hour contract, with shifts predominantly covering nights during the weekend, but also requiring day, night, weekend, and bank holiday availability.

The ideal PSS will

• Hold the following competencies: PTS, IWA or COSS and PS

• Be a driver with own vehicle that is ULEZ compliant

• Be willing and able to successfully complete a Network Rail approved pre-employment medical and Drug and Alcohol screening

The PSS typical shift

• Assisting as a team member in managing the rail line possession
• Attending (S)PICOP and COSS briefings; raising any concerns if the messages are not clear
• Supporting pre-possession checks, briefings etc and be in place at blocking points at least one hour in advance
• Monitoring of blocking points and place boards and detonators according to the Network Rail guidelines
• Attending worksites to carry out safety audits on behalf of Network Rail
• Attending and supporting on site walkouts (pre work), to understand the environment and investigate all safety concerns

About Us

TES, Together, Everyone Succeeds

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.

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.

TES2000 is committed to the equality of opportunity. No worker or candidate will be discriminated against regardless of their 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.