Job Title: Protection Master.

Reports To: Site Person in Charge and Night Manager.

Location: London, but may be required to work away.

Role:

To provide Protection in accordance with Rule Book 16 and PRO-023 Competence Assurance in Track Protection (LU).

Skills:

• Entry Permit
• Manual handling
• Small hand tools
• 110v tools
• Pneumatic tools
• TOPS skills as listed in the Competence Matrix
• Communicate effectively
• Fire, Core and Engineering
• Track Accustomed
• Protection Master (Traffic Hours)

Knowledge:

• COSHH aware
• CDM aware
• HAV aware
• Noise aware
• QUENSH aware
• Incident and accident reporting
• Disciplinary procedures
• Track Standards

Experience: 24 months track working experience.

Behaviour:

Protection Master Specific Behaviour (Rule Book 16):

You must:

• Hold a planning meeting with the Site Person in Charge.
• Only access the track during Traffic Hours
• Be familiar with the area where you will be providing protection.
• Pass safety critical messages using the format in Rule Book 1 Communications.
• Check that your Current Rail Indicator Device (CRID) is working correctly, before using it to test for the absence of traction current.
• You can protect separate groups of personnel on the track in accordance with sections 4.3 and 4.2 of Rule Book 16.

You must in all cases:

• Agree the extent of the worksite with each Site Person in Charge.
• Agree where the Site Person in Charge will be located.
• Agree the Protection Plan (where one is required).
• Communicate as required with the Site Person in Charge.
• Remain within the protected area throughout the time that protection is operative.
• Make sure, by means of on- site checks when work is in progress, that personnel understand any working restrictions, and do not go outside the protected area to any other location where protection is required.
• Monitor the progress of the work of each site person in charge to make sure the work will finish by the call-back time.
• Maintain your log book.

General Behaviour:

• Work within your defined competencies.
• Make yourself familiar with, and understand 1stinrail’s Health and Safety policy and procedures.
• Take all reasonable care for your health and safety and of that of others affected by your acts or omissions.
• Follow safe working practices and obey safety rules at all times.
• Correctly use and maintain the PPE provided to you.
• Report any accident, incident or dangerous occurrence in accordance with company and client procedures.
• Do not interfere with, or misuse, any equipment, facilities or materials.
• Maintain a tidy work area.
• Co-operate in all respects to provide a healthy and safe working environment.
• Keep vehicles, tools and equipment in good order and report any faults.
• Know the location of fire points in the areas you are working.
• Know the fire drill and to ensure that fire points exist and are not obstructed.
• Know the location of first aid points in the area you are working.
• Attend for work promptly and properly equipped.

Fitness:

• Level 3 LU Medical
• HAV Assessment
• Drugs and Alcohol Certificate