Rail Track Worker -- Current Vacancies

`Rail Track Worker` Current Vacancies

photo of Rail Track Worker 2006-10-30:

Rail track workers look after and work on railway tracks and associated infrastructure.
Their duties may include carrying out maintenance, renewal, installation and inspection of track, tunnels, embankments, cuttings, level crossings and bridges, reporting and clearing potential obstacles, reporting accidents and incidents, and performing lookout and handsignalling duties as instructed.
Workers form small teams and take instructions from a team leader under the supervision of a technician or civil engineer.
Work is carried out on the track in all weathers. Protective clothing is provided: overalls, hard hats, boots and ear protection.
Depending on the location of the track, long distance travel from base could be necessary.
Some underground, metro, light rail operators employ track workers.
Job opportunities are improving; there is a lot of work to repair faulty tracks around the country and make them suitable for the new, faster trains.
Promotion is usually to supervisor or team leader. Some workers become track inspectors or managers.
Some companies offer free or reduced price travel as an extra benefit. Experienced workers earn 30,000 or more a year depending on skill and the hours worked. (Permalink)

`WA Developments leaders in the maintenance and enhancement of the UK rail network` view/apply

2008-01-21:

WA Developments leaders in the maintenance of the UK rail network. Building on this early success, WA Developments actively expanded into the rail market, purchasing the first of many specialist rail-mounted vehicles in March 1998. Company Structure Size: 2500 square feet. Head Office Stores Location: Station Road, Appleby, Size: 500 square foot, Plant Yard Stores Voted best newcomer in the 2000/2001 Railtrack Safety Training Provider Awards, this accolade was re-affirmed in 2002/2003 when WA Developments was voted Network Rail Safety Training Provider of the Year. We provide over 20 rail safety and related training courses. First Aid at Work WA Developments offer a range of First Aid training packages in compact one day and more. WA Developments run training courses in the following categories, please click a category for details of specific courses. NVQ Level 2 - NVQ Level 3 Wemyss Bay & Cartsburn Tunnel Rock Cutting Stabilisation Works. WA Developments Ltd, Kingmoor Business Centre, Parkhouse Road, Kingstown, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4BY. Building Health and Safety Awards 2005 - Best Safety Product Contractor's Assurance Case - Geotechnical Engineering Contractors - Track renewal - Turnkey - Welding Contractors : General Non Track - Permanent Way - Plain line track renewals contractors - Major Works - Earthworks - Ground Anchors Earthworks Structures Drainage Lineside Infrastructure Permanent Way Geotechnical Building Rail Plant HireTraining. Lowca Earthworks Tunnels Drainage. WA Developments own and operate an extensive fleet of specialised plant. Excavator 30 tonne load capacity. All terrain off rail Parkhouse Road, Plant Division Rail07 - Handsignalman (Re-Certification) NVQ02 - Construction And Civil Engineering Services. FA01 - First Aid at Work - FA02 - First Aid at Work (Re-Certification) CPCS01 - Truck Mounted Crane - CPCS05 - Excavator 180 Below 5 Metric Tonnes - CPCS06 - Excavator 360 Below 5 Metric Tonnes - CPCS07 - Excavator 180 Above 5 Metric Tonnes - CPCS16 - Mobile Elevating Work Platform (Massed Climber). If you have any difficulties with the application process, Interested persons should Apply: To http://www.wadevelopments.com/jobs/jobs.aspx . (Permalink)

`quality rail training at Neway Training Solutions` view/apply

2007-12-04:

quality training and development services to improve performance and profitability. your individual company needs. PERMANENT WAY ENGINEERING - are a number of people who require formal training to enhance skills attained from the workplace. Neway Training Solutions offer a range of courses covering track maintenance and renewals together with associated - Permanent Way Engineer - Track Inspection (Patroller) - Track Renewals TR - Raising and Removing Speed Restrictions following Civil Engineering Work. Neway Training Solutions help turn your company's visions into reality. Senior, middle and junior managers Teams Trainers - understand behaviours. Plenty of participation, practical exercises, discussions, training videos, syndicate work and role play. By completing the Effective Management Skills seminar, managers will improve their ability to get results through others - fully understand the role of the manager. identify and utilize key management skills, apply management skills and techniques to practical situations, Leadership. - Reviewing Performance. motivation. The key for managers is SEMINAR CONTENT out effective disciplinary interviews. Learning Objectives: agreed by both manager and subordinate: Train your managers to carry out effective informal discipline interviews, they'll be able to deal with discipline in confident organisation. LEARNING OBJECTIVES, (useful for Track Safety mentoring and Track Induction) Individual Working Alone - IWA 3 days - Personal Track Safety PTS 1 day - Track Induction 1 - 5 days - RCF Hand Grinding 6 01.PL 5 days - Hedge Trimmer Stihl HS75 10 03.PL half day - Forklift Truck 3 14.PL 5 days - Excavator - 360? 4 17.PL 10 days - Mobile Work Platforms 4 19.PL 3 days - Manual Handling Techniques - Basic/Practical - 1 day 02.HS - The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 - 1 day 16.HS - The Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2007 - 1 day 17.HS - 14 - 18 January 2008. Grinding Operative Recertification Cast Crossing Inspection - Raising & Removing Speed Restrictions?Experienced. Individual Working Alone Recertification, Dates on request Level Crossing Attendant Recertification. lookout/Site Warden Recertification, COSS & IWA Workplace Assessments. Welcome to Neway Training Solutions Training Centre, ideally located at the RTC Business Park in Derby. If you have any difficulties with the application process, Interested persons should Apply: To http://www.neway-training.com/courses.htm . (Permalink)

`Banner Rail Ltd` view/apply

2007-09-24:

Position: Banner Rail is constantly looking for enthusiastic well motivated people with a passion for the rail industry to join our team. Banner Rail provided a complete 'one stop shop' service to Network Rail on the busy South Manchester Line life extension works. Maintenance of existing rail infrastructure was undertaken to main line. Network Rail group standards whilst ensuring that no disruption occurred to train movements. Office accommodation : 360 degree Track machines : Project Supervisors : Low loader : On track Dumpers : Low loaders : 4 x 12 man Track teams : Project Supervisors : Previous projects Banner Rail specialises in the supply of trackmen to the rail industry, setting the standards for a highly trained and skilled workforce. Previous projects / Client testimonials. Banner Rail Ltd provide a professional service for railway refurbishment and heavy maintenance within the railway sector. Partial Track Renewals Consisting Of Re-Railing And Re-Sleepering, Off Track/Line Side Activities : Civil Engineering And Building Works : Railway Technical Training : Plant operator training : Permanent Way - Maintenance : Permanent Way - Plain Line track renewals contractors - Major Works, Site Management - Contract Works Inspections / Reports, (Construction Plant Association), RPA (Rail Plant Association) and ARTP. If you have any difficulties with the application process, Interested persons should Apply: To http://www.bannerrail.co.uk/recruitment_vacancies.php . (Permalink)

`Trackwork` view/apply

2007-09-19:

Trackwork regards investment in training as a key element in the continuous improvement of it's business. An established but expanding company, Trackwork is always seeking to recruit qualified and experienced rail personnel in the following areas: Managerial Staff : Trackwork is Link-up accredited and all our site staff and operatives are a minimum PTS (Personnal Track Safety) certified. Design and installation of new track layouts. Installation/repairs of level crossings. Signalling maintenance : Trackwork believes this established policy promotes continuity and control within projects, resulting in quality outcomes for clients. Site Warden: Individual Working Alone (IWA) Points operator : Level crossing attendant : Possession Planning : The York office can also offer a proven service comprising: Submission of worksite and isolation applications to Network Rail. The rail plant fleet includes a road transportable Plasser & Theurer 08 tamper, ballast regulator, ballast hoppers, road/rail dumpers, trailers, Case 988 Superailers c/w a comprehensive range of attachments, buckets and lifting appliances. A full range of track safety courses from PTS to PICOP. Locomotive driver/shunter training : Trackwork is Network Rail accredited and a C.I.T.B. assessment centre for Plant and Machinery. Trackwork has always recognised the value of recycling railway materials both from an engineering and Environmental point of view. environment legislation, BS EN ISO 9001:2000, BS EN ISO 14001:1996, to industry You can contact Trackwork in a number of ways: Sandall Lane. If you have any difficulties with the application process, Interested persons should Apply: To http://www.trackwork.co.uk/careers.htm . (Permalink)

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