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Rail Transport Operatives

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About this career

£48,349

Median salary

New workers start around £21,474.23. Normal pay is £48,349 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £76,206.00.
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Jobs

Subjects achieved a 100% pass rate, including Maths, Further Maths, Physics, English Literature and Spanish.

Daily Tasks

  • Checks loading of tubs and carriages, and informs driver of load distribution and any special features of route.
  • Assists drivers in the operation of diesel, diesel-electric, electric and steam locomotives.
  • Examines shunting instructions, uncouples wagons and coaches, guides movement of carriages using manual points and wagon breaks, links-up carriages, ensures security of couplings and reconnects brake and heating systems.
  • Operates signals and opens and closes barriers at level crossings as required.
  • Examines schedules and decides priority of movement of trains, monitors movement of trains and issues instructions to drivers, signal operatives and level crossing keepers.
  • Provides crews for breakdown trains, allocates relief and replacement crews as necessary, keeps crews informed of any line repairs or restrictions, and checks train running times for punctuality.

Skills

Job postings

Active Listening
61
Reading Comprehension
60
Critical Thinking
58
Speaking
55
Active Learning
52
Learning Strategies
49
Monitoring
46
Writing
42
Mathematics
36
Science
16