Current Vacancies:
Road/Rail 360 Excavator OR Dozer Operators
We have an immediate need for PART/TIME Road/Rail operators for the following plant types:
· 360 Excavator/Crane – Tracked and Wheeled
· Dozer (lazer experience desirable)
Operators must hold a CPCS Road/Rail red or blue card or Sentinel OTP card and counterpart for the above host machines. A range of hydraulic attachments to compliment the Excavator/Crane category is desirable, although training can be arranged. The ideal person would have experience of using the above machines either on maintenance or renewals sites.
The above position is for part time work only, with the majority of shifts occurring at the weekend, when the peak demand in the rail industry occurs. Assessment of operating competence and rulebook knowledge will be given upon induction.
All applications to be sent in writing to the following address for the attention of Terry Jacklin:
Readypower House, Molly Millars Bridge, Wokingham, Berks, RG41 2WY
When applying please either enclose your current CV or describe your level of experience and competence in operating the above machines, copies of your current cards would be appreciated. |
Interested in joining Readypower as a plant operator or fitter?
Before applying you must ensure that you hold the following:
- CPCS Card
- CSCS Card (Only applicable for fitters)
- PTS Card (Only applicable for rail plant operators)
- Sentinel OTP Operator card or equivalent proof of competence in RRV Operation
- Valid Driving Licence
CPCS Card
In line with the Construction Plant Competence Scheme Readypower only employ plant operators who possess a CPCS card. This ensures that the high standards that Readypower are known for are maintained through a more efficient and safer working force.
The CITB Construction Plant Competence Scheme which was launched in 2003 and replaced the CTA scheme as the main standard for plant operators, proving they have the qualifications and experience to operate plant.
Operators wishing to join Readypower will only be considered if they hold a valid Red or Blue CPCS Card.
CSCS Card
If you are looking to join Readypower as a fitter you must be in possession of at least a Gold level Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Card.
The CSCS Card aims to keep a record of workers in the construction industry who have achieved a recognised level of competence and to provide a means of identification. It also serves to raise health and safety standards and reduce risks and accidents throughout the industry
PTS Card (only applicable to rail plant operators)
If you are looking to join Readypower as a Rail operator you must be in possession of a Personal Track Safety card holding both PTS AC and PTS DC competencies.
This card ensures that you meet the necessary standards required for operators working on Network Rail controlled infrastructure.
PTS Cards are issued by Capita, acting on behalf of the NCCA, when training events have been successfully passed by candidates.
To hold a PTS Card you must hold:
- A Network Rail approved medical certificate to standard GE/RT8067.
- A Network Rail approved Drugs and Alcohol test showing a negative result to standards GE/RT8070.
Sentinel OTP Card or Proof of RRV Operating Competence (only applicable to rail plant operators)
In March 2009 the Sentinel Scheme took over from the CPCS Scheme as the definitive proof of competence in Road/Rail Plant Operations.
When applying for any advertised rail operator vacancy we need to know whether you possess the OTP card and what categories are on the OTP counterpart. If you do not possess this card please tell us whether you have had any assessments or are working towards acheiving a competence card.
Successful General Applications
Should your initial application to Readypower be successful you will then be required to complete an employee pack and will be issued with Personal Protective Equipment.
Successful Rail or Fitter Applications
Should your initial application to Readypower be successful you will then be required to follow these steps:
- Attend a Network Rail approved pre-employment Drugs & Alcohol test and a Medical examination. However if you already possess an original blue copy of your existing Medical Certificate then you will only be subject to the Drugs and Alcohol screening.
- Subject to the results of the Drugs & Alcohol test coming back negative and the Medical Examination being passed you will then be invited to join Readypower on either a Full time or Part time basis.
- You will be required to complete a full Employee pack and will then be issued with Personal Protective Equipment.