Charge Hand

Charge Hand 042434 Organisation - TRACK MAINTENANCE AND RENEWALS Job - Track Position Type - Full Time

Job title – Chargehand

Salary – £61,163 PA

Location – Acton
Contract Type – LU Operational / Grade: TC12-Nights

Overview of project/role

To deliver the planned inspection & maintenance works to program and compliant with Maintenance standards e.g. 1-158 Track-Inspections & Maintenance standard, 1-159 Track-Dimensions & Tolerances.

To escalate and mitigate outstanding defects using the Temporary Approved Non Compliance P351 process and escalate all non-compliances in an efficient and timely manner.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensuring staff assigned are correctly certified to undertake planned works

• Liaise with the Supervisors providing accurate and detailed information in a timely manner

• Ensure completed works are compliant to Tube Lines and LU Engineering Standards, Process & Procedures and ensuring procedures and processes.

• Delivery of Track and Civils core Safety, HR, Environmental, Technical and Management briefings on a regular basis and undertake regular inspections to verify those briefings.

• Responsible for the escalation of non-compliant defects in a timely and efficient manner.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Proven ability in site supervision in a Railway environment.

• PWT EH/TH to protect themselves/work group

• Understanding of Computerised Asset Management systems

• Repaired and Modified Asset (T002/3) Safety critical licenses to enable the track to be handed back to traffic.

• Competent in implementing and removing Temporary Speed Restrictions

• Certified to Emergency First Aid level

• Full Clean Driving Licence

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 Safety certified

• Temporary Approved Non Compliance [TAP] certified

• Certified to full First Aid level with recognised training supplier

The post holder is expected to hold and maintain the relevant certification to undertake the role.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair.

Application Process

• Please apply using your CV and a one page covering letter. Do not include any photographs or images

• Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV and cover letter. Do not include any photographs or images

The closing date for applications is Friday 9th June 2023 @ 23:59

Benefits

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the business area but mostly include:

• Final salary pension scheme

• Free travel for you on the TfL network

• Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket

• 29 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays

• Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)

• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme

• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers

• Discounted Eurostar travel

Additional Information:

We will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible, however some interviews/assessments could be organised at short notice.

We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

This is a safety critical role so you will need to get clearance from our Occupational Health team before you start.

UK Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship available, more information on the process can be discussed during the application process