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  • How many Rail Track Maintenance Worker jobs are available on Pertemps?

    There are 3 Rail Track Maintenance Worker jobs available on Pertemps right now.

  • What does a Rail Track Maintenance Worker do?

    Rail construction and maintenance operatives lay, re-lay, repair and examine railway track and maintain surrounding areas.

    Tasks required include:

    • Patrols length of track and visually inspects rails, bolts, fishplates and chairs for distortion or fracture.
    • Checks tightness of bolts and wedges, replaces damaged rail chairs and repacks ballast under sleepers if necessary.
    • Lubricates points, examines fences, drains, culverts and embankments and carries out any necessary maintenance.
    • Spreads ballast and lays sleepers or metal plates at specified intervals.
    • Positions lengths of rail, sets of points and crossovers and secures rail with bolts, wooden wedges or clips.
    • Fastens together sections of rail by bolting fishplates to rails.
  • What are the entry requirements for a Rail Track Maintenance Worker?

    There are no formal academic entry requirements. Off and on-the-job training is provided. NVQs/SVQs in Rail Engineering and apprenticeships at Levels 2 and 3 are available.