Overview
Programme duration 12 Months
Programme name Level 2 - Rail Engineering Operative
Vital Rail is a major support services provider dedicated to enhancing, renewing, and maintaining rail, light rail, and underground infrastructure. With over 40 years of experience, we are a RISQS accredited supplier of personnel focused on safety, delivery, and innovation.
Job description
We are looking for Apprentice Railway Track Operatives to join our team, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the UK’s rail network.
Responsibilities
* Protect, inspect, maintain, and renew track assets (rails, sleepers, ballast, switches & crossings).
* Provide Safety Critical support to protect yourself and the railway workforce.
* Support major rail upgrades and renewals across the network.
* Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with Network Rail standards.
* Champion health & safety across all work sites.
* Assist as a team member in managing the rail line possession.
* Attend (S)PICOP and COSS briefings; raise any concerns if the messages are not clear.
* Support pre-possession checks, briefings, etc., and be in place at blocking points at least one hour in advance.
* Monitor blocking points and place boards and detonators according to Network Rail guidelines.
* Attend worksites to carry out safety audits on behalf of Network Rail.
* Attend and support on-site walkouts (pre-work) to understand the environment and investigate safety concerns.
Programme details
This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career with Vital Rail offering an apprenticeship salary of £22,000, plus a company van and fuel card.
From the location of your site, you would be expected to travel approximately 1 hour from this location on a regular basis. You must have held a driving licence for more than 1 year, with less than 3 points and no convictions for drunk driving.
As an apprentice you’ll
* complete a Level 2 Rail Engineering apprenticeship standard
* have regular one-to-one sessions with a dedicated trainer, remotely or through visits to your workplace
* learn and train for a specific job
* get paid and receive holiday leave
* gain hands-on experience in a real job
* study for at least 20% of your working hours
* complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship
* be on a career path with future potential
* be entitled to a TOTUM membership
Employer website: https://www.vital.uk.com/
Future prospects
On successful completion of the apprenticeship you may be offered a permanent position.
Skills required
* Must have held driving licence for more than 1 year, with less than 3 points and no convictions for drunk driving
Qualifications required
* None required as full training will be given; however, having PTS Track Induction is beneficial
Personal qualities
* Resilience, impeccable time keeping, attendance, and work ethic
Things to consider
* Work will be mainly nights, weekends, and unsociable hours in all weather conditions; therefore resilience is required.
* Due to fatigue management rules on the railway, you will need to live within 1 hour travel time of the locations.
* People with unspent convictions are welcome; exclusions apply to Arson, Terrorism, Sexual Offences.
What we’re looking for
* Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
* PTS certification is desirable but not essential, as training will be given; willingness to work flexible hours (including nights/weekends).
You must (Essential)
* Be a driver with less than 3 points on your licence and be aged over 21.
* Be prepared to cover an area determined by the underwritten positions available.
* Undergo a medical along with a drug and alcohol test prior to commencing any training.
* Complete 9 days PTS course, 12 mentoring shifts, 3 days IWA course, 1 day PSS.
Application instructions
To continue please click apply to fill in a brief application form. Once applied, your details will go through an initial screening process to ascertain suitability. If suitable you will be contacted by an Apprenticeship Recruitment Advisor to discuss the vacancy further and check your eligibility for an apprenticeship. If eligible, your details will be passed on to the employer.
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