Resource Technician

Location: Birmingham

About Amey

Fundamental to living our core values is having great people in our business. That's why we believe that Amey is only as great as the people we employ. We place great value on our people and the contribution they make to our business, that’s why we aim to offer a competitive benefits package to all of our employees. Working for Amey you will receive a competitive salary and will be able to join our contributory pension scheme. In addition you will be entitled to Company sponsored life assurance and a generous holiday entitlement. You will also be invited to join Amey Choices which offers a range of flexible benefit options and offers additional benefits available throughout the year. Amey is an equal opportunities employer.

What is the purpose of this role?

To support the CEFA Operations Team in the efficient, effective and cost-effective provision of examination delivery resource to ensure the successful delivery of the CEFA project.

What will this role involve?

For a given team;

• Ensure that safety is always the priority, promote safe working practices, and ensure full implementation and compliance with Key Processes.
• Ensure that the appropriate Safe System of Work (SSOW), Work Package Plan (WPP)/Task Briefing Sheet (TBS) documentation is adhered to at all times so that Amey responsibilities are discharged on-site at all times.
• Write, review and approve as appropriate Safe System of Work (SSOW), Work Package Plan (WPP)/Task Briefing Sheet (TBS) documentation in accordance with Network Rail standards.
• Ensure that close calls, near misses and any other incidents are reported without hesitation and investigated comprehensively.
• Ensure that the resourcing and delivery of the structures examinations is done in accordance with project requirements.
• Ensure that work is planned to optimise the use of available resources, including safety critical requirements.
• Support the implementation of site audits, inspections and trials as appropriate.
• Improve and evolve our systems, tools and processes so that we can drive efficiency and bring benefits to Amey and to Network Rail

Relevant Key Processes:

This is a designated CEFA Operating Model role. All responsibilities defined within the CEFA Operating model for this role will apply.

Handbook for the Examination of Structures – NR/L3/CIV/006

Competence and Training in Civil Engineering – NR/SP/CTM/017

Amey Examinations Competence Management System (incorporates Examinations Manual) - ConCEFA-CMS-PR-01

Civils Examinations Framework Agreement (CEFA CP5) Contract - CIV/CEFA CP5/001

Safety of People Working On or Near the Line – NR/L2/OHS/019

RAILWAY-TracksideWorking-PR-01 (Previously CON-IUR-HSEQ-440)

Railway Rulebook

Competence Profile & Behaviours

Essential Skills, Qualifications and Training:

• Strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop an examination team
• Ability to identify and share best practice within the business
• Be a self-starter, able to take responsibility and work with minimum supervision
• Knowledge and understanding of Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental procedures
• Knowledge and understanding of the key operational processes and technical standards for delivering structural examinations on the rail infrastructure
• Proven rail industry experience in a trade, technical, safety critical or operational related role
• Experience of managing individuals and small/medium sized work teams
• ONC/Btech in Civil Engineering or Building (additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu on an individual basis).
• PTS
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Computer literate with a full working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly excel

Desirable Skills, Qualifications and Training:

• Customer Relationship Management
• Commercial Awareness
• Knowledge of track access planning processes and systems
• Knowledge of Network Rail’s assets and how they are managed
• Relevant experience of working in a railway operating environment
• Rail safety critical competence (IWA, COSS, ES, SWL1/2)
• SMSTS / IOSH Managing Safe Work
• HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or Building
• STE 4 competent
• Be working towards, or have obtained a relevant professional qualification such as MAPM, MICE etc

Safety Responsibility Statement - Resource Technician

• Specific Safety Responsibilities

• Participate in regular team and safety meetings with the CEFA Route Team.
• Active participation peer discussion of discipline concerns or cross-discipline issues.
• Champion best practice and innovation provide and make reports or recommendations to business stream meetings as appropriate.
• Participate succession, training and development.
• Undertake Site Inspections, investigate or review safety incidents and discipline issues, and identify trends and critical issues that require attention.
• Maintain a good knowledge of applicable Health, Safety and environmental requirements and current legislation.
• Act in a manner that protects the Environment, health, welfare, and safety of yourself and others.
• Carry out supplier and subcontract audits.
• Deputise for line manager.
• Observe sentinel scheme rules and Lifesaving rules.

Personal Safety Equipment

• Full PPE to Network Rail and Amey Rail standards.
• Other relevant personal protective equipment to be made available to post holder as and when required by risk assessment.

Required Safety Training

• Personal Track Safety (PTS)
• Industry Common Induction (ICI)