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About the Role

Transport for London (TfL) is seeking a Track Inspector to work nights on the Bakerloo & Victoria Line. This role is crucial for maintaining the world's oldest metro system while ensuring the safety and movement of millions of passengers daily. You will be responsible for identifying track defects, overseeing repairs, and ensuring all track maintenance meets company and safety standards.

Responsibilities

Undertake track inspections to identify sub-standard conditions.
Raise job orders for necessary remedial works.
Complete TANC assessments as required.
Inspect completed works to ensure track maintenance adheres to standards.
Undertake 20% quality work checks.
Perform PM1/3/4 inspections when required.
Populate the track maintenance and inspection programme to ensure track assets meet safety and quality standards.
Inspect track to promote the safety of customers, staff, and contractors, ensuring compliance with safety policies, processes, and Health and Safety legislation.
Monitor the maintenance work bank to ensure work is completed on schedule and to quality and safety standards.
Prepare Inspection programmes based on track conditions and intelligence gathered from operations and adherence to engineering standards.
Maintain high standards of staff performance and productivity through effective communication and people management.
Monitor the performance of internal and external contractors undertaking track work and other line-side maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
Agree method statements before work commences and accept the quality of work on completion when required.
Carry out technical investigations into public complaints relating to Track Condition or Noise & Vibration when required.
Carry out assessments on staff for SCL purposes (Protection Master and T001/2) when required.
Investigate root causes of track fires and compile detailed reports.
Scope up proposed renewal sites.

Requirements

Must hold a Protection Master (PWT-EH) certificate.
Must hold Track Maintenance Safety Critical Licences T001 and T002.
Must be able to demonstrate right to work in the UK.
TfL is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Must obtain clearance from the Occupational Health team before starting.
Must provide honest and accurate information during the vetting process.

Skills

Effective communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with managers and staff.
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously or as part of a team.
Hold a full driving licence.
Demonstrable analytical and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of Company safety standards, rules, and regulations applicable to Track discipline.
Deep knowledge of Track operational practices.
Deep understanding of track components and related faults.
Hold current protection master certification - PWT- EH.
Hold current T001.
Hold T002 licences.
Hold or actively working towards PM3 and PM4 safety critical licences.
Hold or actively working towards S-1176 Switch Inspection.
First Aid certification.
TANC approved person.
Hold A1 Assessor units / Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Workplace.
Knowledge of asset management system.
Experience of working in a track maintenance environment.
Experience of reporting via hand-held device.
Experience of carrying out track quality inspections using Amber trolley.

Location

Track B & V, Lambeth North

Work Type

Permanent
Sunday to Thursday Nights 2300-0630 - plus days/weekends as required

Experience Level

Essential
Desirable

Salary/Compensations

From £66,207

Benefits

Final salary pension scheme
Free travel for you on the TfL network
Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home
29 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
Hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
Discounted Eurostar travel

About the Company

Transport for London (TfL) has a rich heritage, a commercial outlook, an iconic brand, and a unique public service.
London Underground (LU) is the world’s oldest metro system.
TfL is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and aims to reflect the diverse communities it serves.
TfL is a Disability Confident Leader.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and aim to reflect the diverse communities we serve.
We believe that a diverse workforce enables us to deliver better services and outcomes.
Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled people.
As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we aim to offer an assessment or interview to candidates who apply via the scheme where the minimum essential criteria for skills, knowledge and experience has been met.
We use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair.