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Rail Construction and Maintenance Operatives

Overview

£24,714 Entry Level Salary

£45,195 Average Salary

£69,083 Potential Salary

Daily Tasks

  • Fastens together sections of rail by bolting fishplates to rails.
  • Positions lengths of rail, sets of points and crossovers and secures rail with bolts, wooden wedges or clips.
  • Spreads ballast and lays sleepers or metal plates at specified intervals.
  • Lubricates points, examines fences, drains, culverts and embankments and carries out any necessary maintenance.
  • Checks tightness of bolts and wedges, replaces damaged rail chairs and repacks ballast under sleepers if necessary.
  • Patrols length of track and visually inspects rails, bolts, fishplates and chairs for distortion or fracture.

Education Requirements

Required Level Percentage achieved
Level 0 13%
Level 1 11%
Level 2 33%
Level 3 22%
Level 6 (Bachelors) 21%

0 Annual Openings

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.

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There are still places available at Boston College for September across a range of courses.

Whether you’re a school leaver, looking to start Higher Education or interested in adult part-time study, get in touch with our team to find out what’s available and how to enrol.

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