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Greater Anglia operates a busy railway network from London Liverpool Street to destinations across the east of England. We have a high standard of service for our customers throughout their journey experience so they can sit back relax and travel with confidence. Not to mention a whole new set of modernised greener trains, it’s never been a more exciting time to start a career with us. Do you want to be part of the journey? Come along and join Greater Anglia!  

We have a fantastic leadership opportunity within our Asset Management Team based at Ilford depot as a Depot Facilities Team Member serving several locations of the network including Clacton-on-sea, Colchester, Southend and Orient Way .  

The Role 

As a member of the Depot Facilities Team, you will carry out activities assigned by the Depot Facilities Team Manager within established timeframes and in compliance with accepted standards, which may include Depot vegetation removal and general labouring tasks.

You will be responsible for assuring assistance with general depot cleaning, such as drain maintenance, including CWM gullies, and toilet and CET plant unclogging. PAT (portable appliance) testing and assisting the teams technicians in carrying out planned maintenance on various systems and equipment.

 In addition, you'll be in charge of performing any necessary painting, decorating at all Facilities, as well as repairing depot signage and fabric. Plumbing, carpentry, metal working skills are advantageous.

What we are looking for 

We're seeking for a someone with a positive attitude, professionalism, and friendliness. The ideal candidate will be familiar with line standards, current statutory law, and requirements for rail safety as well as the rail industry. 

To be able to travel to the various sites, you must have a personal mode of transportation.

This could be a fantastic chance for you if you are passionate about working as a team and want to make a difference.

The closing date for all completed applications is on Friday 2nd June 2023

*Please note vacancies can close earlier due to high influx of candidate applications* 

To succeed in this role, we are looking for people who can bring our four values to life in your everyday work: 

·        Genuine … be welcoming, customer-centric and respectful 

·        Professional… be solution-oriented, accountable and delivering to promises 

·        Proactive … be progressive, innovative and decisive 

·        Inclusive … be connected in your thinking, empathetic and promote diversity 

Greater Anglia can offer a healthy work life balance, holiday entitlement and an environment where you can learn, develop, and grow in your career. If you think you would be a great addition to GA then apply now! 

What can we do for you? 

• Defined Contribution pension scheme after 2 years option to move across to Defined Benefit (Final Salary) pension scheme 
• Free Travel on GA for you and your eligible family members 
• Free Leisure travel on GA and 75% discount on other TOCS for leisure travel for eligible family members 
• International travel discount card (FIP) for staff and eligible family members after 12 months service 
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave of up to 10 days 
• Gainshare bonus paid if GA hits relevant yearly targets, up £550 for permanent and £300 for agency 
• GA offers maternity, paternity and adoption leave and time off for prenatal care, as well as shared parental leave after 26 weeks of service - part of our commitment to family friendly policies  
• GA Hapi Benefits App– our great benefits app which includes discounts across many retailers, days out and dining 
• 24/7 Employee assistance programme, eyecare and flu jab vouchers and access to physiotherapy services 
• Annually issued 12 discount vouchers for family and friends to use 
• Salary Sacrifice schemes such as Cycle to work and Technology scheme (eligible once passing probation)