Station Maintenance Team

STATION GRADE: STATION MAINTENANCE TEAM

With more than 5,000 employees, ScotRail plays a vital role in serving the people and communities of Scotland. We recognise a modern and diverse workforce, encouraged to use their talents, and develop their skills, is integral to our success in serving and reflecting the communities of Scotland. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and have also set ourselves ambitious sustainability targets including having a carbon-free railway in Scotland by 2035. 

Not your average role….

You will be responsible for:

• Cleaning and maintaining the stations and rail facilities to industry standards within the Inverness area
• Carrying out station equipment, safety and evaluation checks
• Ordering and issuing stores and reporting defects to premises
• Using mechanical cleaning equipment in line with COSHH and rail safety procedures
• Maintaining accurate records and complying with all rail regulations
• Vegetation works – use of power tool advantageous, but training will be given 

What you bring

• Good working knowledge of COSHH and general cleaning standards/general safety.
• Certified competent in mechanical equipment ( although training will be given)
• Knowledge of specified cleaning and general maintenance.
• Team player who can demonstrate individual initiative.
• Conscientious.
• Ability to work safely and who is committed to providing the highest standard of customer service. 
• Must be able to drive.

Salary

Training salary: £23,816 per annum.
Qualified salary: £35,320 per annum.

Hours of Work

Contracted hours: 35 per week.

Winter (November – March / 05.00 – 12.00) and Summer (April to October / 06.00 – 13.00) rosters are worked.  This post works Monday – Friday, shift working including nightshift and Saturday/Sunday working if required

What we offer you

ScotRail offer an excellent rewards package including

• Contributory Final Salary Pension scheme
• Free and reduced rate rail travel for you and your family, where applicable.
• Generous holiday allowance
• Enhanced company sick pay and family leave including maternity, paternity and adoption
• Life Insurance cover for 4 x annual salary
• Contributory lifestyle benefit options including discounts at hundreds of retailers, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and healthcare cashback plan

Please note that due to the volume of interest received these vacancies could close prior to the published date.

Selection process:

Candidates short-listed will be invited to complete on-line assessment. Candidates successful after assessment will be invited to attend a competency-based interview. For new entrants to ScotRail all offers of employment are subject to passing our pre-employment checks which include a criminal record check, medical and 3 years occupational history check.

Training: Training initially involves a 2-day Induction training programme

Equal Opportunities

ScotRail is seven times accredited as a Top Employer and a Disability Confident Employer.  We value, celebrate, and respect the diversity our people and aim to inspire, attract, retain, and develop the best talent. Because diversity strengthens our organisation and enriches our workplace, we are committed to continually improving representation across our workforce. We particularly welcome applications from women, disabled people, individuals from ethnically diverse communities, LGBT+ people, and young people, who are currently under‑represented in our workforce.