Key Accountabilities:

1. Undertake proactive duties as directed by joint BTP/ Network Rail patrol plans.

2. Respond to accidents / incidents affecting the safe operation of the railway. Where necessary and appropriate, undertake the role of Rail Incident Officer [RIO1 or 2], take responsibility for the command structure being set-up and lead the co-ordination of the infrastructure and service restoration activities.

3. Collate information and evidence to support initial investigations into accidents and incidents, and provide reports as directed.

4. Participate in structured debriefs with the BTP to identify transferable lessons

5. Collate intelligence for Network Rail and BTP to inform infrastructure improvements and target- harden vulnerable locations,

6. Communicate effectively with key stakeholders including Network Rail Controls and BTP Control.

7. Maintain response equipment in good mechanical order and stored correctly in the BTP vehicles.

8. Act as Network Rails representative when encountering lineside neighbour's and third parties When undertaking response activities, assist and inform the driver's hazard awareness.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in person, over the telephone and in writing

• Qualified as a rail Incident Officer

• Decision making skills

• Assertiveness

• Ability to prioritise

• Basic computer literacy

• First Aid competence (as defined in the standard)

• Conflict Management training

• Awareness of managing suicidal contacts

• Hold full driving licence

• Numerate

• Time management skills

• Advanced Driving / Driver awareness training

• Ability to write reports

• Accident Investigation training

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Closing date:4th April 2024-

Please get your application in as soon as possible, we may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications. Late applications will not be accepted.

Please note: This role requires the successful candidate to hold Security Vetting and undertake a Counter Terrorism check. No start date or hire will be progressed until the required vetting clearance has been obtained

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We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone!

Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. You can visitEvenbreak's Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.

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Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application.

Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced