Rail Construction or Maintenance Operative
Tasks
- Reports any recurrent or major defects and recommends improvements to production methods.
- Examines yarn packages, textile fabrics and garments, wood or wood products, paper and paperboard, plastics and rubber materials, food products, food storage containers, etc., checks specifications, marks any repairable defects and rejects faulty items.
- Sets up test equipment, connects items/system to power source/pressure outlet, etc. and operates controls to check performance and operation of electrical plant and machinery and electronics systems.
- Checks sequence of assembly operations and checks assemblies and sub-assemblies against parts lists to detect missing items.
- Examines articles for surface flaws such as cracks, dents, defective sealing or broken wires by visual inspection or using aids such as microscopes or magnifying glasses.
Typical Education Level
Level 3 NVQ; A Levels
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 20% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* They will likely retire in the next 10 years, creating a demand for new workers
*This is based on national data
£30,168 Average wage
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for rail construction or maintenance operative is £30,168
2,283 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 2,283. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
jobs
Job Postings
Over the past year, jobs have been posted for rail construction or maintenance operative roles.
How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £30,168 per year. That is about £2,514 per month or £15.47 per hour. New workers generally start on £18,907, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £41,153
Is it growing or declining?
This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 2,283 people are employed in the region.
