Location
Derby, GB
Department Name
Supply Chain Operations - Asset Information Services
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Brief Description
Route Services is a division of Network Rail that provides the Routes with services so they can help Network Rail deliver a better railway for a better Britain.We support the Routes with a myriad of services and supplies they need to maintain and operate the railway To learn more, please click here to watch our video.
This role sits within
Supply Chain Operations (SCO) , an area of the business which supplies and delivers the logistics, materials, components, rail and road fleet that enable the maintenance and renewal of the railway.
SCO keeps the materials, machinery and components required by its customers moving – making sure they are on-site when needed so work can go ahead as planned and on schedule. Watch our video Working in Supply Chain Operations
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About The Role (External)
You will review and validate the outputs from the Plain Line Pattern Recognition (PLPR) data, Track Geometry data and other systems as necessary.
You will decide on faults, check on assets, and deliver appropriate action response.
Key Accountabilities
- Carry out work safely and efficiently in accordance with safe systems of work procedures, method statements, standards or other relevant instructions.
- Inspect, verify and record all infrastructure defects and faults presented by the processing systems and report defects and faults to the nominated control centres.
- Record and report system failures and other reasons for the non-delivery of data in accordance with company procedures
- Accurately report all work completed/not completed and produce/maintain records as required
- Support the review and monitoring of system functional performance, working with the Measurement Systems Maintenance team and suppliers to develop and deliver remediation activities as required
- Support the validation, calibration, product acceptance and implementation of new and existing examination technologies, systems and vehicles as required
- Undertake work and associated duties for which you are trained and competent.
- Contribute to your own development and that of others.
- Adhere to company policies and procedures.
Essential
Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications
- Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Knowledge and experience of permanent way inspection.
- Knowledge of relevant standards, procedures and instructions.
- Hold and retain competencies relevant to this post, required by business need.
- Ideally hold (or be working towards) an NVQ level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or have attained the appropriate level of knowledge gained through equivalent relevant experience.
- Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need.
Desirable
- Experience in measurement systems.
- Understanding of the root causes of track geometry faults.
How To Apply (External)
Vacancy type: This role is permanent.
Location: This position is based in Derby.
Hours: 35 hours per week. This job is a rostered position including weekends with an average 4 days a week in the office.
Salary range: £37,199 per annum.
Closing date: 24 June 2025. Late applicants will not be accepted. This role is being advertised internally and externally.
You will need to complete a supporting statement addressing how you meet the essential criteria, please complete this as part of the application process and add this to your CV in one document . Applicants who do not complete this statement will not be shortlisted. Please see attached guide – How to complete Supporting Statement.
If you cannot access the guide, please contact [email protected] and we will send you a copy.
Click ‘Apply now’ to submit your application.
If you would like to speak to the Resourcing Team, please contact
[email protected]If you would like any reasonable adjustments support during your application or throughout the recruitment process , please do not hesitate to contact the Resourcing Team who will happily assist.
Below are some examples of adjustments we can make:
- Changing a provision, practice or ‘the way things are done’
For example, we can give candidates extra time to complete online, tasks or interviews as needed.
- Changing a physical feature of our workplace For example, office/room layout can be adapted to accommodate individual needs.
- Providing extra equipment or assistance For example, we can provide sign language interpreters and support workers where needed. Alternative document formats can be made available.
There are lots of other adjustments we can consider – please just ask!
The recruitment process will consist of shortlisted candidates being invited to take part in the following;
- Competency Based Interview and some Technical questions
Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by phone or email.
For further information about how we recruit, please visit: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/careers/how-we-recruit/
For some of our roles all prospective external candidates offered a conditional role will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.
More information can be found in our Drugs and Alcohol Guidance document.
You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.
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- Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.****
