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How many Rail Layer jobs are available on Pertemps?

There are 2 Rail Layer jobs available on Pertemps right now.

What does a Rail Layer do?

Rail construction and maintenance operatives lay, re-lay, repair and examine railway track and maintain surrounding areas.

Tasks required include:

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

What are the entry requirements for a Rail Layer?

There are no formal academic entry requirements. Off and on-the-job training is provided. NVQs/SVQs in Rail Engineering and apprenticeships at Levels 2 and 3 are available.