PTS Trackperson
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Position Overview & Specifications
Cleshar are leaders in quality track work, construction and infrastructure service; we are one of the leading suppliers of qualified, multi-disciplined operatives in the rail industry.
Due to continued success, and growing business demands, we are currently recruiting for a PTS Trackperson role.
Working in and around, London, Kent, Sussex, and Wessex Region
Job description
- To liaise and maintain good relationship with the client’s representative, enforcement authorities and the general public.
- To wear all relevant PPE where mandated by the relevant safe system.
- To ensure that all work sites and area’s used by CCS are left in a clean and tidy manner.
- To ensure that any plant and equipment is only operated by staff with a relevant certificate of competence.
- To undertake all duties in a safe manner as required by site manager / team leader.
- To work within sentinel scheme rules.
Essential Qualifications
- Personal Track Safety (PTS)
- Track Induction (TIC)
Desired Qualifications
- Manual Handling
- Emergency 1st Aid
- Small Plant Tickets
- Full driving licence
- Be physically fit to meet the demands of working on track (including but not limited to Litter pickling, clearing sections of track of foreign objects and obstructions track maintenance, track reconditioning)
- Be willing to work nights or days depending on projects. Weekend work is available due to the nature of the business.
- A willingness to see yourself develop and grow within our company not over the short term but over the next 4-5 years and beyond.
(The above list is not exhaustive and the post holder may be asked to undertake such additional tasks as reasonably required by line managers).
Health and Safety Requirements
- Comply with the company’s HSQE policies and all other company policies applicable to the effective discharge of your role.
- Be familiar with all safety requirements relevant to your post.
- Lead in the effective communication & implementation of safety related initiatives that apply to the works under your control.
- Attend client and company safety meetings/briefings as required, ensuring full attendance from your team (s) where you have responsibility to do so.
Some of the benefits we offer are:
- Full time employment.
- Excellent rates of pay.
- Transport (Van & Fuel) provided.
- Fantastic development and training opportunities, training provided.
- Full PPE, to be provided.
- Statutory pension.
- Eye care vouchers.
- Employee assistance programme.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £12.00-£21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ashford, TN23 6LW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Are you happy to travel to the areas mentioned the job description?
- Do you have a Valid Personal Track Induction and Personal Track Safety Qualification?
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: PTS ASH
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Accounting & Tax
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for PTS Trackperson roles across Cleshar Contract Services's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Accounting & Tax.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £21 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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