Works Supervisor OLE in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Works Supervisor (OLE)
Salary: £36,115.50 to £52,816.60 pa inclusive of allowances plus 20% & 10% shift allowances on base salary (subject to review) plus defined benefit pension scheme, free local travel and access to other benefits. Shift allowance is non-contractual and subject to change
Why Nexus?
Nexus and its subsidiary Metro Services are a vital part of everyday life for people living and working within Tyne and Wear. There 36 million Metro passenger journeys each year and another 30 million passengers walking through our bus stations and interchanges annually. We make sure our customers are at the heart of everything we do and we employ nearly 1,100 employees to ensure they all have a great experience, no matter where their final destination.
Nexus has recently announced a chosen manufacturer, Stadler, for its contract to build new trains for the Tyne and Wear Metro, as part of a £362m investment which will transform performance and passenger experience, deliver huge energy savings and secure and create hundreds of jobs in the UK supply chain. Stadler will deliver 42 new Metro trains up to 2024.
The Role – Works Supervisor OLE
Join us in this role to undertake Works activities including the preparation, installation and testing of Engineering work in relation to Nexus Capital Delivery activities.
The Works Supervisor (OLE) will ensure Overhead Line Equipment is manufactured and installed to design. They will also be required to ensure that on site activities are undertaken in accordance with all necessary safety, environmental, quality and engineering standards.
The ideal candidate will have experience in Overhead Line Construction, have or be working towards an appropriate engineering qualification, and served a recognised apprenticeship.
We are looking for someone who has knowledge of the rail industry environment and who has excellent knowledge of Health & Safety legislation. A full current Driving Licence is necessary and a HGV licence would be an advantage.
The Person
• You will hold a BTEC / ONC or apprenticeship in a relevant Engineering subject.
• You must have demonstrable experience of working in an Engineering environment and have excellent knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
• You must be available for Standby and Call Out Duties.
• You must have a current UK driving licence and be literate in Microsoft Office applications.
How to apply
Please click the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application or visit the Nexus website for further information.
What can Nexus offer you?
• A competitive salary for the position, £36,115.50 to £52,816.60 pa inclusive of allowances plus 20% & 10% shift allowances on base salary (subject to review) shift allowance is non-contractual and subject to change
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• A suite of work life balance policies and other salary sacrifice options
• You will be automatically enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (L.G.P.S.) Contributions are 6.5% of Gross Pay. Employer’s contribution is currently 17.2%.
• Free travel within Tyne and Wear on Metro, Buses and the South Shields Ferry.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and a healthcare scheme for you and your family.
Other information
Nexus work within a suite of policies, which will be available to you when successful in a position.
Our Drug & Alcohol Policy
Nexus aims to provide a safe and secure service for its passengers and a safe and secure environment for employees and others who may be affected, and therefore expects employees to take a responsible approach on the consumption of alcohol and the avoidance of substance misuse. Since alcohol/substance misuse consumed/taken in any quantity adversely affects work performance and can seriously impair performance, all employees must ensure that any alcohol/drug either medically prescribed or otherwise does not interfere with their work duties.
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