Track Maintenance Operatives, Track Handback Engineers & Sup

South London Nights & Weekends Long-Term Opportunities Competitive Rates

We are recruiting experienced rail and tram professionals to support planned maintenance, renewals, fault rectification and heavy maintenance works across the London Trams network. This is an excellent opportunity for reliable, safety-focused individuals looking for long-term work on a busy and varied London Tram infrastructure programme.
Positions Available
• Skilled Plate Layers (Tramway)
• Plate Layers (Tramway)
• T002 Handback Engineers
• Tramway Worksite Supervisors (TWS)
• Tramway Possession Supervisors (TPS)
Typical Works
You will be supporting a wide range of tramway maintenance and renewal activities, including:
• Sleeper and bearer renewals
• Re-railing works
• Top and line rectification
• Kango packing
• Ballast top-up and profiling
• Wet bed removal
• Renewal of clips and fastenings
• Scrap removal
• Foot crossing inspections and repairs
• Reactive faulting works
• Major renewals and heavy maintenance projects
Works will primarily take place during engineering hours, night shifts, weekends and planned possessions.
Skills, Experience & Competencies
Applicants should have previous experience in track maintenance, renewals or rail infrastructure works. Priority will be given to candidates who hold a number of the following competencies:
• Tramway Safety Awareness (TSA)
• Small Tools Competencies
• Abrasive Wheels
• Disc Cutter / Rail Saw
• Angle Grinder
• Generator
• Iron Man
• Trolley Competency
• Valid Medical (PTS/LU where applicable)
• Manual Handling
• Face Fit
• CAT & Genny
• Clipping Up Machine (Robel/MK4)
• Rail Drill / Cembre Drill
• Vertical Tamper
• McCulloch TRT
• Sleeper Drill
• Stressing Equipment
• Temporary Rail Joint Installer (TRJ)
• Banksman / Slinger
• Traffic Marshal
• Fire Watchman
• First Aid at Work
• Asbestos Awareness
• Strail Installer
• Bomac Installer
Candidates applying for supervisory roles must hold the relevant T002, TWS or TPS competencies.
We also welcome applications from candidates who may not hold every competency listed but have strong track experience and most of the required skills. Additional training and competency development may be available for the right individuals.
Locations
Works are carried out across the London Trams network, including:
• Wimbledon to Reeves Corner
• Sandilands to Beckenham Junction
• Sandilands to Elmers End
• Sandilands to New Addington
• Therapia Lane Depot
About You
You will be an experienced rail infrastructure professional who is confident working in possession environments and committed to maintaining high standards of safety, quality and productivity. You will be reliable, professional, punctual and able to work effectively as part of a team.
Experience on London Trams, London Underground, Network Rail or similar rail infrastructure environments is essential.
What We Offer
• Long-term opportunities with ongoing work
• Competitive rates
• Variety of maintenance and renewal activities
• Opportunity for further training and competency development
• A professional and safety-focused working environment
Apply Now
If youre looking for your next opportunity and have experience within track maintenance, wed like to hear from you.
Please send your CV together with copies of your competencies and current certification.