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PICOP Location Three Bridges, GB Department Name OE South East Operations Delivery (618462) G2 About Network Rail Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain’s railway. From Crossrail – Europe’s largest civil engineering project – to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we're involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen. The Network Operations function operates the railway day-to-day. It delivers train paths, timetabling and train movements to enable safe performance and meet the needs of our customers. The function owns and manages our business relationships with the passenger and freight operators and external commercial stakeholders. The functional customer focused organisation provides clear ownership of operating responsibilities for all customers and stakeholders. The area delivery units are the building blocks of engineering and operations excellence. Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We're an organisation where people matter. Watch our video to find out more! About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance. We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. Brief Description To carry out Possession Support, PICOP duties and other protection activities as directed by the Operations Delivery Managers as per the Rule book and DC Lines Instructions. About the role (External) Key Accountabilities § Brief and maintain good communications with Engineering Supervisors, Protection staff and drivers of Engineers Trains and On-Track Machines. § Monitor possession activity progress and report details to Route Controls & Duty Operations Delivery Managers. § Arrange for Temporary/Emergency/Speed Restriction boards, magnets to be positioned as directed. § Act as COSS/Possession Support /Level Crossing Attendant/Points Operator/Strapman as & when required. § Deputise for Operations Delivery Manager as required. § Must be willing to develop presentation and effective speaking skills in order to deliver briefing at prepossession meetings to a large number of people. § May be required to undertake On-Call as determined by the needs of the business. § Ensure the safe movements of On Track Plant as required. § Check staff certificates in date for validation and report same expiry date to line management. § This position is predominantly night work, including weekends. Qualifications You should hold the following valid track competencies: PTS, Level A, PICOP, IWA/COSS, Possession Support, level Crossings/ Points Operator. Current full UK driving license is required for this post. Safety Responsibilities § Ensure that you and your staff and sub-contractors under your management or control work safely and comply with all current and relevant health, safety and environmental legislation including Railway Group and Line Standards. § Ensure that you and your staff and sub-contractors under your management or control assess and control risks and plan and implement safe methods of working and are competent to carry out the task. § Ensure the safety of passengers, the public and the environment is not affected by the activities of you, your staff and contractors under your control. § Ensure that accidents, incidents or near misses to you or staff under your control are reported to Route Control, and to your Duty Operations Delivery Manager, and that the Accident Book is filled in promptly. § Ensure you and your staff participate in the Company cascade safety briefings. At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railways. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 70% discount on season rail tickets. Please get your application in as soon as possible, we may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications. Late applications will not be accepted. Please note the recruitment process for this role is a Competency based interview. Salary £34043 Closing date: 14th September 2023 Been referred by a friend, then please complete this form We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone! Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we’ll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. You can visit Evenbreak’s 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. Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application. Drugs and Alcohol Standard: All prospective candidates 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