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Rail engineering operative - Track

Rail engineering operative - Track

Engineering and manufacturing

Level 2 - Technical Occupation

Providing support to technicians and engineers working on the rail network and trains.

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Reference: OCC0317E

Status: assignment_turned_inApproved occupation

Average (median) salary: £26,954 per year

SOC 2020 code: 8159 Construction operatives n.e.c.

SOC 2020 sub unit groups:

  • 8153/00 Rail construction and maintenance operatives
  • 5236/00 Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers
  • 5242/00 Telecoms and related network installers and repairers
  • 5249/02 Overhead line workers

Technical Education Products

ST0317:

Rail engineering operative - Track

(Level 2)

Approved for delivery

Employers involved in creating the standard:

Alstom Transport UK Limited, Amey, Babcock International Group – Network Engineering, Carillion plc, DB Schenker Rail UK Limited, DEG Signal Ltd, Eurostar International Ltd, High Speed Two Limited, Hitachi Rail Europe Ltd, Merseyrail Electrics 2002 Limited, MGB Engineering Ltd, Network Rail, Siemens Rail Systems, Siemens Rail, Automation Holdings Limited, Signalling Solutions Ltd, Stagecoach South Western Trains Limited, Telent Technology Services Ltd, Transport for London, VolkerRail Ltd, National Skills Academy for Railway Engineering (NSARE)

Summary

Rail Engineering Operatives provide support to Rail Technicians and Engineers. The engineering disciplines cover the following areas of “The Railway” (infrastructure and trains); track (including minor works), electrification, overhead line, signalling, telecommunications and traction & rolling stock. Apprentices will undertake the core learning and also specialise in one particular discipline. Those working within the occupation of Rail Engineering are responsible for the safe construction, installation, maintenance and renewal of The Railway to provide a safe and reliable Railway for customers. The Rail Industry has a high level of safety critical work activities requiring a disciplined and responsible approach.

Employers involved in creating the standard:

Alstom Transport UK Limited, Amey, Babcock International Group – Network Engineering, Carillion plc, DB Schenker Rail UK Limited, DEG Signal Ltd, Eurostar International Ltd, High Speed Two Limited, Hitachi Rail Europe Ltd, Merseyrail Electrics 2002 Limited, MGB Engineering Ltd, Network Rail, Siemens Rail Systems, Siemens Rail, Automation Holdings Limited, Signalling Solutions Ltd, Stagecoach South Western Trains Limited, Telent Technology Services Ltd, Transport for London, VolkerRail Ltd, National Skills Academy for Railway Engineering (NSARE)

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Typical job titles include:

rail engineer
Railway engineer

Keywords:

Electrification
Overhead Lines
Rail Systems
Railway
Signalling
Telecoms
Track
Traction And Rolling Stock

Knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs)

K1: Safe and Professional working practices including legislation, regulation, industry procedures and safety requirements.
K2: The general engineering techniques required to support the maintenance, renewal and construction of The Railway.
K3: How to work effectively and contribute to engineering solutions including awareness of the importance of 3rd party requirement and the need to understand and adhere to corporate policies on ethics, equality and diversity.
K4: Awareness of commercial principles applicable to The Railway, and the implications of these.
K5: Understand the relevant tolerances for track installation, specific methods and techniques for track inspection, maintenance and replacement, what constitutes a track defect or variation, track work instructions, hot weather restrictions and extreme weather plans.

S1: Keep themselves and others safe by adhering to safe working practices. Understand and comply with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements, including safe access to work locations.
S2: Prepare for a high standard of technical work: Gathering and interpreting information including drawings, plans and schedules needed for rail engineering activities and prepare the work location.
S3: Deliver a high standard of technical work: Undertake engineering activities in relation to maintenance, construction / installation and or renewal of assets. Take responsibility for their own work on completing relevant integrity and compliance checks. Reinstate the work area after engineering activity
S4: Identify and report problems: Identify, recognise and escalate appropriately common problems.
S5: Use resources including the correct utilisation and storage of tools, materials and equipment, and the lifting and moving of materials, components and equipment.
S6: Communicate effectively. Use oral, written, electronic and IT based methods and systems for the accurate communication and reporting & recording of technical and other information, using correct terms, standards, templates and certifications.
S7: Able to restore track geometry faults by manual repair of assets as part of a team.
S8: Under direction, restore plain line track geometry, rail switches and crossings, and where appropriate conductor rail systems, to operational condition and maintain the track and its environment including vegetation and drainage.

B1: Act professionally demonstrating dependability, determination, honesty and integrity. Respect others, act ethically and contribute to sustainable development.
B2: Be risk aware so as to help reduce risks by checking of information, concentration on the task, and awareness of changing circumstances on activity.
B3: Display a self-disciplined, self-motivated, proactive approach to work, able to make independent decisions whilst knowing one’s limitations and when to ask for help or to escalate.
B4: Work reliably and safely, occasionally without close supervision, to approved industry standards and safe working practices.
B5: Work effectively and efficiently, individually and as part of a team, maintaining effective relationships with colleagues, clients, suppliers and the public.
B6: Receptive to feedback, willing to learn new skills and adjust to change. Carrying out and record CPD necessary to maintain and enhance competence.
B7: Prepared to make a personal commitment to their employer, the industry and its professional standards

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