Location
Preston, GBDepartment Name
North West & Central RegionAbout Network Rail
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Across over 20,000 miles of track, Crossing Keepers and Signallers work to keep Britain's railways moving. It's vital work with an impact on everyone who uses the network. Put simply, it's about ensuring passengers and freight get to where they need to go, safely and on time, every time.
Brief Description
Controlling and maintaining crossing barriers, you'll keep Britain's railways moving and the public safe. Put simply, you'll make sure passengers and freight get to where they need to go, safely and on time, every time.
About the role (External)
You'll be responsible for controlling the movement of crossing barriers that keep trains on the right track at the right time. You'll raise the barriers to let road users and pedestrians cross the tracks only when it's safe for them to do so. What's more, you'll play a part in maintaining barriers, so they work in a consistent and reliable way.
Safety is one of our very highest priorities. Taking a conscientious approach, you'll always put safety first. We'll look to you to respond proactively to any faults and safety risks - recording them clearly, and reporting them promptly. With our national scheme for safer crossings making an impact nationwide, there has never been a more important time to take on this key role. Trains run throughout the day, so we'll expect you to work a shift pattern that can include early starts, late finishes, some nights and weekends.
Essential Criteria
Keen attention to detail
The ability to concentrate for long periods of time
A great communicator, both in person and by phone
Good hearing and eyesight, with normal colour perception
A full, clean UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle
Willing and able to work shifts, including days, nights and weekends
Must meet required online testing benchmark
Desirable Criteria
Used to dealing with members of the public in a professional capacity
This role involves days, nights and weekend working, and is a safety critical role so subject to drug and alcohol testing and passing of the relevant medical assessment.
You must also be able to meet the required online testing benchmark score, in order for us to progress with your application.
How to apply (External)
Network Rail adheres to pre-employment Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS), this is government standard for pre -employment vetting.
BPSS government standard pre-employment vetting requires Network Rail to screen a potential employee's unspent criminal convictions and undertake 3 year career checks. Employment at Network Rail is subject to employees meeting the BPSS government standard pre-employment vetting.
Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail.Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision.
Click 'apply' and login to Employee Self Service to submit your CV.If you do not have an Oracle account, email your CV to recruitmentsupport@networkrail.co.uk quoting the IRC number of the vacancy.
Salary: £26,485
Closing date: 15th November 2020. Late applications will not be accepted.
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