OTM Driver & Operator

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Brief Description
Route Services is a division of Network Rail that provides the Routes with services so they can help Network Rail deliver a better railway for a better Britain. This role sits within Supply Chain Operations (SCO), an area of the business which supplies and delivers the logistics, materials, components, rail and road fleet that enable the maintenance and renewal of the railway.

SCO keeps the materials, machinery and components required by its customers moving making sure they are on-site when needed so work can go ahead as planned and on schedule.

About the role (External)
In this role you'll deliver, in an operationally safe and professional manner, the driving and operation of Network Rail's fleet of On Track Machines.

Key accountabilities include:

1. Drive and operate On Track Machines on the mainline and inside possessions and worksites in accordance with Network Rail's standards and procedures.
2. Carry out all daily preparation and maintenance of the On Track Machines in accordance with Network Rail's standards and procedures.
3. Report to SCO 24:7 control for booking on and booking off duties in a timely manner.
4. Liaise with SCO 24:7 control for all reporting of real-time incidents and faults in an accurate and timely manner.
5. Liaise with the Driver Team leader so that you are fully compliant with all current rules, regulations and standards.
6. Maintain competencies in all relevant traction and route knowledge and develop all new route knowledge skills as required.
7. Support the development and implementation of safety, planning and delivery performance, and efficiency improvement initiatives.
8. Comply with policies, procedures and standards and good practice as set out by Network Rail & the ORR.

1. Current holder of train driver rules and regulations.
2. Current train driver and holder of European Train Driving Licence.
3. UK driving licence.
4. Qualified OTM operator.

1. Understanding of company's obligations in relation to ROGS.
2. Understanding railway industry structure and responsibility.
3. Understanding of mechanical principles.