New Entrant - Skilled Track Operative (PRTSM 06/25) PORTSMOUTHNew Entrant Skilled Track OperativeDo you want to kick start your career in rail industry? Or looking for a new career? If the answer is yes, this is the opportunity for you!McGinley is currently recruiting for a Skilled Track Operative Bootcamp programme in partnership with Intertrain starting in Portsmouth 06/05/25. This comprehensive 5-week course is your gateway to a thriving career in rail, offering:Guaranteed Job OpportunityPersonal Track Safety (PTS)Track Induction (TIC)Full PPE ProvidedSentinel CardManual Handling and Emergency First Aid TrainingSmall Tools Training (Individual Competency Card Issued Upon Completion)Network Rail Drug, Alcohol Medical.Real Work Placements:After completing the course, eligible candidates will be placed in real work placements with McGinley on various projects in the Bristol area.Training is face to face and will predominantly be held at unit 8-10 the broadwalk, port solent, Portsmouth, PO6 4TP however, once qualified, you will be working in the following Portsmouth and surrounding areas. As this job will require travel, candidates with full UK driving licenses will be prioritised. This is not essential but preferred.This course will be unpaid, but upon completion, participants are guaranteed a job opportunity with an expected starting pay of £12 to £14 per hour.Eligibility RequirementsStrict entry requirements apply; all applicants must meet the following criteria:Must be 19 years or older.Must have lived in the UK for 3+ yearsMust have valid photo IDMust have right to work.Must not have attended any other bootcamp since 1st of April 2024Ready to take the next step? Email your CV to to apply for a place on this fully funded training programme.We expect this programme to be oversubscribed so closing dates for applications is the 18th April 2025.Not ready for the commitment? Stay in touch with our dedicated team and join our mailing list to hear about other opportunities in your area by emailing As an equal opportunities employer McGinley Support Services (Infrastructure) Ltd is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective applicants. We actively seek applications from all sectors of the community and particularly encourage applications from women, those with a disability (that is permissible to a safety-critical environment) and ethnically diverse or ethnic minority candidates, as these groups are underrepresented throughout the construction industry