Earthing Assistant

To work under the direction of the Nominated Person/Authorised Person

Reporting to
Isolations Manager

Deputy
Isolations Planning Manager

Key responsibilities

  • To follow all reasonable instruction and work under the direction of the Nominated Person/Authorised Person
  • Carry out general labouring and track duties
  • Ensure that the correct PPE is worn and competencies carried at all times when on duty 
  • Participate in briefings as required 
  • To work in compliance with all safety rules and regulations 
  • Attend all courses and training briefings as required
  • Undertake store duties as required including picking and sorting equipment, calibration and stock checking
  • To act in a professional manner at all times

Key performance indicator

  • Following instructions
  • Achieving results
  • Customer performance measures
  • Attendance at work
  • Accident / Incidents
  • Disciplinary actions
  • Damage / loss of equipment

Skills and experience

  • Previous customer focused 
  • Good organisational skills
  • IT literate
  • Ability to produce quality work
  • Previous stores experience advantageous but not essential

Competencies and qualifications

  • PTS AC/DCCR
  • First Aid for electrical
  • General secondary education with basic numeracy and literacy skills
  • Good communication 
  • Attention to detail
  • Teamwork
  • Work to deadlines
  • Proactive
  • Knowledge of Network Rail rules and regulations
  • Driving Licence

I understand and accept the above duties, which are part of my role.  I undertake to take reasonable care for the health and safety of myself and those other persons who may be affected by my acts or omissions at work.  To co-operate, as far as necessary, with any statutory requirement placed on the company.  To ensure that I do not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interest of safety or welfare.

As far as is reasonably practicable, safeguard the health, safety and welfare of employees under your sphere of responsibility by providing safe plant, equipment and safe systems of work.  Safe handling, storage and transport of (work) articles and substances.  Necessary information, instruction, training and supervision.  A safe place of work with safe access and egress.  A safe working environment with adequate welfare facilities.