Infrastructure Assistant

About SPT 

SPT is currently delivering a £300m Subway Modernisation Programme to improve the customer experience and secure this iconic public asset for future generations. As work on Subway Modernisation continues at pace this year, we will be strengthening our Permanent Way team to ensure that we have the right blend of skills and experience to deliver great customer service for years to come. 

About the Role

The successful candidate will have previous permanent way experience in maintenance and repair with a positive attitude to work and the ability to use own initiative. They will also have the ability to plan work, and operate in a changing environment, reacting effectively to changing demands.  

The key responsibilities of the role are set out in the role description and include:

• Perform a range of duties as instructed relating to the care, repair and maintenance of the Permanent Way, Tunnels and Stations.
• Undertake tunnel and track surveys and inspections.
• Participate and assist the Infrastructure Technicians in the planning, organisation and implementation of permanent way works.

Full Time hours will be an average 38 hours a week working nightshift any 9 days out of 14 shift pattern.  

About You

The successful candidate will have previous permanent way experience in maintenance and repair with a positive attitude to work and the ability to use own initiative. They will also have the ability to plan work, and operate in a changing environment, reacting effectively to changing demands. 

Benefits

Working at SPT comes with many benefits you can look forward to:

• 33 Days Annual and Public Holiday Entitlement (41 days after 5 years’ service)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Group Life Assurance Cover
• SPT actively encourages learning and development and are committed to ongoing learning and development to support career progression
• Employee Travel Pass Scheme – a Subway Smartcard to travel on the Glasgow Subway for free plus an additional card for a member of your household
• Salary Sacrifice Bus or Rail Season Ticket Scheme – subsidised at a maximum of £600 towards the cost
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Childcare Vouchers, Employee Assistance Programme, Long Service Awards, Credit Union

How to Apply

To apply, please select the ‘Apply Now’ button to complete an online application form. Closing date for applications is Sunday 26 May 2024. 

Please note, this position falls into the high-risk category under the Alcohol and Drugs policy and therefore is subject to Random & For-Cause testing procedures. 

SPT is an Equal Opportunities company welcoming applications from a diverse background.  If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you.  SPT encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

SPT operates blind recruitment, which is the process of removing any and all identification details from candidate application forms.  This includes identifiable personal details such a candidate’s name, gender, ethnicity and age. This information is not visible to our Hiring Managers.  This practice is used to ensure fairness, attract diverse candidates and to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process. By implementing this approach, SPT aims to create a level playing field to assess applicants solely based on their skills, qualifications and experience.

For applicants with special requirements, or if you have any questions please email quoting the above reference.