Network Rail
PICOP x 2 Roles – Slough IECC
Slough, GB
Department Name: OW Operations Delivery Thames Valley Wessex (618438) G2
About Network Rail
At Network Rail, we’re dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you’re not just part of a team – you’re part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.
We’re committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we’ll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.
If you’re ready to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!
Brief Description
The role of the PICOP is to deliver possessions on time and safely, facilitating the multiple engineering and maintenance works that take place within a possession. At times the PICOP will have to deal with situations as they arise and use their skills and area knowledge to amend possessions to facilitate emergency works or minimise disruption should a possession be overrunning. At times the PICOP will be required to carry out office duties such as reviewing pre-possession plans and attending meetings at the direction of the delivery team, also assisting with the production of possession packs.
About the role
- Establish and maintain good communications with Signallers, Engineering Supervisors, Protection staff, and drivers of Engineers Trains and On-Track Machines.
- Monitor possession activity progress and report details to Route Control & Duty Operations Delivery Managers.
- Maintain track safety competences as directed by the business unit.
- Deputise for Operations Delivery Manager as and when required.
- Must be willing to develop presentation and effective speaking skills in order to deliver briefings at pre-possession meetings to a large number of people.
- May be required to undertake On-Call as determined by the needs of the business.
- Accountability through robust possession delivery.
Qualifications/Skills
Essentially you should hold the following qualifications/competences:
- PTS
- IWA/COSS
- PICOP/SPICOP
- PS
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Strong Analytical Skills
- Computer literate
- Good Area Knowledge
Desirable:
- Any AOD Competence
- ES
- Safety qualifications
Safety Responsibilities
In accordance with the relevant group standards you are responsible for the effective delivery/management of possession(s), making sure all those working within the possession(s) do so in accordance with the same group standards.
Lead by example and report all potential lifesaving rule breaches and any other issues that have the potential to be a safety concern – using the close call system.
Understand what the risks are associated with the work planned to be delivered and work with the delivery team and the work deliverers to mitigate these risks.
Attend/participate in safety meetings/briefs as and when they are held, in particular the weekly safety hour events.
Any accidents, incidents or near misses to you or staff under your control are reported to Route Control and to the Duty Operations Delivery Manager, and that the Accident Book is filled in promptly where necessary.
How to apply
Salary: £51,536 per annum
Closing date: 8th May 2026 – Late applications will not be accepted.
There are 2 positions available.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.
We positively embrace flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life.
In Wales and Western region, you will have the opportunity to join PROUD, our reward and recognition scheme where you can say thanks and recognise colleagues across the region who have demonstrated outstanding values and behaviours.
At Network Rail we promote a diverse and inclusive organisation. We are working in conjunction with the Cultural Fusion team to support black, Asian and minority ethnic colleagues.
