T002/T003 Track Handback Engineer

Established in 1992, Cleshar Contract Services Limited is a well-established company and respected provider of Track, Civil Engineering, Construction, and maintenance services to the railway industry.

At Cleshar, we employ over 1,400 people across multiple projects and disciplines, delivering the following rail services to provide a sustainable future for the rail industry and enhance the lives of people and their communities. Key areas we cover include:

Rail

Capital works and Infrastructure

Support Services

Infrastructure maintenance

Welding

Safety critical resources

Power systems

M&E (Mechanical and Engineering)

Signals and Telecom

Safety Training 

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: London, UK

Shift Schedule: Varied shift patterns either Sunday to Thursday or Monday to Friday (days, nights and weekend works). Flexibility (availability for possessions) is required for this role.

Main Purpose of the role:

We are seeking Licensed T002/T003 Track Handbacks to deliver maintenance and renewal works across London Underground (LU) and Greater London TFL network (DLR/LO/Tramlink/EL/NR). The Track Handback would carry out hand-back on New Works Modified Asset –T003, Carry out hand-back on Repaired Track – T002 and Inspection of Track– T001.

Role and Responsibilities:

As a T002/T003 Track Handback Engineer you will:

• Work closely with the client’s representative to ensure all work is safely undertaken.
• Remain at the workplace for the whole shift (where practicable) and ensure that all works are being carried out correctly and safely.
• At the end of each shift make all necessary checks to ensure the track is fit for traffic.
• Ensure that ALL necessary paperwork is in place, completed at end of shift and carried to safely hand back the track as Fit for Traffic.
• Fill out all paperwork required by the client and CCS for each shift completed.
• Incident reporting as per CCS reporting procedures.
• Whenever possible/practicable, the T002 will liaise with the SPC to ensure a clear and unambiguous understanding of the requirements of the works, time scales and emergency procedures.
• Fill out all timesheets clearly and correctly and ensure they are sent in at the correct time.
• If plant, materials or labour resources are not available for the planned works, this should be reported to the client and CCS management before undertaking the work.
• Return to CCS office at the end of any shift where there has been an incident/accident. This will apply to any shift unless advised by management that it is not required.
• Reporting on workforce issues within the specific track maintenance team.

Requirement and Qualifications (Essential/Desirable):

• Extensive experience of working in a track environment or supervisory track role.
• Good understanding and knowledge of tools and materials used on track.
• Manual Handling – Essential
• Worksite Safety Induction (WSI) – Essential
• Small Tools – Essential
• LUL Medical or Equivalent (TSW027/TSW028 etc) – Essential
• Basic Track Awareness (BTA) – Essential
• T002 (Repaired Asset) or T002/T003 (Modified Asset) licences – Essential
• T001-T008 Portfolios (any T-series Portfolio)  - Desirable
• • T001 (Patrol Asset) – Desirable
  • T002/3A (Clearances) – Desirable
  • T004 (Junction Work Inspections) – Desirable
  • T005 (Plain Line Inspections) – Desirable
  • T006 (TANC Approved Person) – Desirable
  • T007 (Carpentry) or T008 (Lubricators) – Desirable
• S1175 (Detailed Cast Crossing Inspector) – Desirable
• S1176 (Detailed Switch Inspector) – Desirable
• LU or NR Stressing Technician – Desirable
• TFL Temporary Rail Joints – Desirable

Company Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program (Carefirst)
• Specsavers Eye Test Vouchers
• Company Pension (NEST)
• Opportunities to get inhouse training, up-skill and obtain ADDITIONAL handback tickets.
• Apprenticeship programmes for NVQ Vocational Qualifications.

Company Values

Any person working for CCS Group or one its subsidiaries is expected to uphold the values of the organisation. Our Values are defined in our Employee Handbook, HSQE Handbook and within our Code of Conduct.

“Cleshar Contract Services Limited aims to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from harassment or discrimination, regardless of their age, gender, disability, gender re-assignment, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and in which all decisions are based on merit.”

Confidentiality

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If you have the correct licencing, please contact recruitment@cleshar.co.uk