VolkerRail is a leading multidisciplinary railway infrastructure contractor on heavy and light rail networks.
Our ability to continually deliver projects, from smaller contracts through to our involvement in nationally significant major schemes, has helped our clients bring communities together and provide better services for passengers.
VolkerRail comprises two businesses: Major Projects, which is expert in collaborative working and leads on large, multidisciplinary joint venture and alliance projects; and Specialist Businesses, made up of expert divisions in signalling, track, power, electrification and piling, with an in-house plant division and bespoke design teams. These work independently, as subcontractors to the rail sector, or collectively as a Tier One contractor for larger frameworks.
An opportunity has arisen for 2x Rail Operative 2 to join the Major Projects, Rail Operations team. Our internal safety critical team providing support to the business on various sites throughout the UK. This is a national role with requirement for travel, however suitable candidates will ideally have a home address within the north west region.
Key Responsibilities
As a Rail Operative 2, you'll play a key role in coordinating and leading operational rail activities, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and in line with industry standards and project requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
- Undertake a range of rail operational and safety critical duties in line with industry standards and Rule Book requirements when trained and competent to do so.
- Support the safe and efficient delivery of rail infrastructure projects across a variety of sites.
- Maintain high standards of site discipline, professionalism and safety at all times.
- Deliver site safety briefings and help promote a strong safety culture across the workforce.
- Ensure compliance with all company, client and industry standards, policies and procedures.
- Complete all required operational, safety and project documentation accurately and on time.
- Maintain effective communication with Rail Operations Supervisors, Team Leaders, Resource Coordinators and wider project teams.
- Act as a mentor and role model for less experienced team members, supporting their development and fostering positive working practices.
- Identify and challenge unsafe behaviours, helping to create a safe working environment for colleagues, clients and stakeholders.
- Carry out additional duties as reasonably required to support project delivery and operational requirements
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced rail professional looking to take the next step in their career and play a leading role in the safe and successful delivery of major rail projects.
About you
We're looking for a safety-focused and proactive individual who is passionate about working within the rail industry. You will be a team player with excellent communication skills and a positive attitude towards maintaining high operational standards.
You will ideally have:
- Experience working within the rail industry.
- Current PTS and COSS competencies.
- A full UK driving licence.
- A strong commitment to health, safety and wellbeing.
- The confidence to challenge unsafe behaviours and promote best practice.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- The ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, clients and stakeholders.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Microsoft 365 and Teams.
- A self-motivated and proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A willingness to support, mentor and share knowledge with colleagues.
Most importantly, you'll share our commitment to safety, teamwork and delivering work to the highest professional standards.
Why work for us?
VolkerRail is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.
By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerRail is able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.
We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.
We offer a range of benefits, including:
- Competitive salary
- Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
- Pension
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
- Training and development opportunities, including comprehensive skills-based training
- Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity benefits
- Employee Assistance programme
- Mental health, physical health, and financial support
Fairness, inclusion and respect
We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect, so our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.
If you need support with your application, please contact us at careers@volkerwessels.co.uk
Additional information
Note for Recruitment Agencies:
Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.
We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all enquiries be directed to careers@volkerwessels.co.uk
VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its
entire workforce and therefore drugs and alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
