2024-07-22

DEC Electrification Apprentice

Track Work

Ashford, Kent

- Full-time, Permanent

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Salary

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Full-time

Permanent

Location

Ashford, Kent

Job family

Track Work

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Posted on 2024-07-22

Full job description

Established in 1992, Cleshar Contract Services Limited is a well-established company and respected provider of Track, Civil Engineering, Construction, and maintenance services to the railway industry.

At Cleshar, we employ over 1,400 people across multiple projects and disciplines, delivering the following rail services to provide a sustainable future for the rail industry and enhance the lives of people and their communities. Key areas we cover include:

Rail
Capital works and Infrastructure
Support Services
Infrastructure maintenance
Welding
Safety critical resources
Power systems
M&E (Mechanical and Engineering)
Signals and Telecom
Safety Training

Job Type: Onsite – Inhouse/External

Location: Ashford, Kent

Main Purpose of the role:

We are seeking DC Electrification Apprentices to carry out DC Electrification work as required by your Supervisor in Charge, Hand-Back or Project Manager.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

As a DC Electrification Apprentice you will:

· Adjusting, replacing and installing conductor rails.

· Installation of insulator pots and cables.

· Drilling and tapping of rails.

· Fabrication and jointing of cables.

· Installation of Hook Switches and Track Disconnectors.

· Interpret drawings.

Candidate Requirements and Qualifications:

· The ideal candidate will be committed to completing an NVQ level 2 in Track Engineering with a view to further developing their career with an NVQ level 3 in Track Engineering. To be successful in the role he /she will need good communication skills both written and verbal to excel.

· Minimum GCSE English and Maths C grade or equivalent (Good verbal/written communication and numeracy skills).

· Ability to work well as a team with all members of the company.

· Physically fit to meet the physical demands of working on track.

· Willingness to work nights or days depending on projects. Some weekend work maybe required due to the nature of our 24/7 in 365-day operations.

· Good communication and presentation skills.

· Good people skills to work across a diverse multi-ethnic.

· To be professional and always present a positive image.

· Fulfil time keeping and attendance expectations.

Company Values

Any person working for CCS Group or one its subsidiaries is expected to uphold the values of the organisation. Our Values are defined in our Employee Handbook, HSQE Handbook and within our Code of Conduct.

“Cleshar Contract Services Limited aims to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from harassment or discrimination, regardless of their age, gender, disability, gender re-assignment, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and in which all decisions are based on merit.”

Confidentiality

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Cleshar Contract Services Ltd

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