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Location
Reading, GB
Department Name
Wales & Western Region
About Network Rail
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We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.
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Brief Description
The role of the PICOP is to deliver possessions on time and safely, facilitating the multiple engineering and maintenance works that take place within a possession. At times the PICOP will have to deal with situations as they arise and use their skills and area knowledge to amended possessions to facilitate emergency works or minimise disruption should a possession be overrunning. At times the PICOP will be required to carry out office duties such as reviewing pre- possession plans and attending meetings at the direction of the delivery team, also assisting with the production of possession packs.
About The Role (External)
About the role
* Establish and maintain good communications with, Signallers, Engineering Supervisors, Protection staff and drivers of Engineers Trains and On-Track Machines.
* Monitor possession activity progress and report details to Route Control & Duty Operations Delivery Managers.
* Maintain track safety competences as directed by the business unit.
* Deputise for Operations Delivery Manager as and when required.
* Must be willing to develop presentation and effective speaking skills in order to deliver briefing at pre possession meetings to a large number of people.
* May be required to undertake On-Call as determined by the needs of the business.
* Accountability through robust possession delivery.
Qualifications/Skills
Essentially you should hold the following qualifications/competences:
* PTS
* IWA/COSS
* PICOP/SPICOP
* PS
* Full UK Driving Licence
* Strong Analytical Skills
* Computer literate
* Good Area Knowledge
Desirable
* Any AOD Competence
* ES
* Safety qualifications
How To Apply (External)
Salary: £47,924 per annum
Closing date: 8th May 2025. - Late applications will not be accepted.
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* Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.****
We positively embrace flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life.
In Wales and Western region, you will have the opportunity to join PROUD, our reward and recognition scheme where you can say thanks and recognise colleagues across the region who have demonstrated outstanding values and behaviours.
At Network Rail we promote a diverse and inclusive organisation. We are working in conjunction with the Cultural Fusion team to support black, Asian and minority ethnic colleagues. If you would like support with your application or interview please contact Wales&WesternCulturalFusion@networkrail.co.uk
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