Lookouts (ATWS & LOWS) in Nationwide, United Kingdom
RSS INFRASTRUCTURE Limited (RSSI), has been recognised by Network Rail at the 2018 ‘Rail Partnership Awards’ for its work within the Rail and Construction industry, developing bespoke solutions for clients that deliver improved safety and productivity.
RSS Infrastructure are the only established provider of all forms of Equipment Warning Systems. Equipment warning is commonly being seen as a safer alternative to the historic approach of providing up to 5 un-assisted lookouts announcing the approach of trains via flag’s and horns.
Track Warning systems are increasingly seen as a genuine, and often safer method of accessing the NR infrastructure, even when compared to line blocks. Increasingly the reliance on line blockages reduces productivity, increasing risk due to the inexperienced workforce being fast tracked into COSS or supervisory roles and taking wrong lines or inappropriate communication skills. Line blocks can also create a false impression of what is safe with the workforce developing an immunity to the risks around them. It is virtually impossible for any member of the workgroup to ignore a 100+ decibel alarm along with visual warning method, all controlled by our site operator who can also act as COSS but will not be involved in the work activities., thus having a primary focus on the safety of the work group.
Our system can be planned for literally any situation, providing solutions for safe and productive work activities allowing our clients to focus on providing safe, cost effective delivery of track renewals.
What will I be doing?
You will be working as part of a small team of Track Warning System operatives responsible for operating TWS equipment to the highest standard ensuring the safety of operatives working on open lines.
- To ensure that health and safety of all workers.
- Lead from the front in performing all duties and mentor new operatives.
- To ensure that works undertaken by individuals within your work group are carried out safely to remove risk of injury.
- To ensure you represent RSSI to the highest standard in all aspects including customer service, management of your work group and communication with RSSI clients.
- To ensure that all works are completed to the highest levels of quality and issues relating to the completion of work escalated to the COSS and RSSI Line Manager.
- Work midweek days/nights and weekends when the business requires it.
- To record all close calls on RSSI app.
- To challenge, highlight and report ALL unsafe working practices.
- To respond to all instructions and queries from RSSI clients and Line Managers in a calm and professional manner.
- To undertake any other duties, as requested by RSSI clients and RSSI management when requested provided these are safe.
What experience would we like you to have?
We are looking for qualified and competent Lookouts or skilled track workers with a minimum of 12 months previous experience and confident in open line working. A full driving licence is essential for this role.
RSS Infrastructure offer a range of benefits including:
- Free training provided
- Excellent career progression opportunities
- Long term, regular work
- Company van and fuel provided
- Free PPE
About us
Our mission is to ensure that we make our clients operate more safely and achieve more productivity when on site, whether delivering new projects, track renewal programmes or maintenance of the rail infrastructure. We are not just another infrastructure company, but a trusted company who understands the value of partnerships and long standing business relationships, continually looking to deliver outstanding performance and customer service, and we remain as one of the market leading rail services groups within the UK.
We believe in the value and contribution of individuals, respecting the diverse make up of our organisation and need people who want to make a difference to our clients and to the growth of the Group. Our teams are committed, supporting each other to meet the demands of an industry sector which operates 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, 365 days of the year. Working together to either plan, resource or deliver a range of services in to a highly demanding industry sector, that can be very reactive, challenging your skills to adapt quickly to new situations. A strong worth ethic and a ‘Can Do’ attitude is the foundation of our business, we want people who can drive success and have a right first time, every time approach to their work life, without cutting corners and who understand the essence of safety and customer service. We are a people orientated business, nurturing, and investing in our staff and teams to become the best at what they do, creating managers and leaders of the future.
As an equal opportunity’s employer, RSS Infrastructure do not discriminate on grounds of ethnicity, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation.
The company also actively encourages both reservists and veterans of the Armed Forces to apply for positions. For more information on how we support ex-military personnel please visit our website.
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