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Operative [Track Maintenance] - Eastleigh DU
Network Rail
Eastleigh, UAE
Full Time
Entry
Hybrid
4 weeks ago
Track MaintenanceSafety AwarenessTeamworkCommunicationDriving
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About the Role
Network Rail is hiring a Track Maintenance Operative in Eastleigh to perform essential track maintenance and repairs. You will work outdoors in all weather, travel to sites, and support safe working practices.
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Track MaintenanceSafety AwarenessTeamworkCommunicationDriving
Responsibilities
- Carry out essential track maintenance, inspections, and repairs to keep the network running safely.
- Travel to different locations as maintenance needs arise.
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions, day or night.
- Support safe working practices, including lookout duties and following all safety procedures.
- Assist with fault finding, inspections, and emergency repairs when required.
Requirements
- Full UK driving licence.
- Must live within 60 minutes of the depot.
- Team player with great communication skills.
- Punctual and proactive.
- Calm under pressure and safety focused.
- Willing to learn and grow.
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About the Role
- Looking for a role where your work truly matters? As a Track Maintenance Operative, you'll play a vital part in keeping the railway safe, reliable, and ready for the millions of passengers who depend on it every day.
- You'll work across the network, carrying out essential maintenance and repairs to ensure the track remains in top condition.
- No rail experience? That's absolutely fine. Bring your enthusiasm, teamwork, and willingness to learn—and we'll provide all the training you need.
What You'll Do
- Repair and maintain: Carry out essential track maintenance, inspections, and repairs to keep the network running safely.
- Travel to sites: Work across different locations as maintenance needs arise.
- Work outdoors: In all weather conditions, day or night—you'll help keep the railway safe and operational.
- Prioritise safety: Support safe working practices, including lookout duties and following all safety procedures.
- Support the wider team: Assist with fault finding, inspections, and emergency repairs when required.
Your Experience and Skills
- Team player with great communication skills.
- Punctual and proactive—always ready for the next job.
- Calm under pressure and safety focused.
- Willing to learn and grow.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Important Info: Shifts include days, nights, and weekends.
- Outdoor work in all weather conditions.
- Safety critical role: drug/alcohol testing, medical checks, hearing and eyesight tests.
- Must live within 60 minutes of your depot.
Why you'll love it here
- Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.
- Defined benefit pension scheme.
- 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.
- Up to 75% off leisure travel.
- Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
- Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.
- Carer's leave to support those who matter.
- Healthcare Scheme, GymPass discounts, Cycle to work plus more.
- Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
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