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June 23, 2025 | Comments Off on LUL BTA Platelayer
We are currently seeking experienced London Underground Platelayers to join our expanding rail infrastructure team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on vital infrastructure projects within the capital, ensuring the safety and efficiency of the London Underground network. This will be initially a holiday and sickness cover position with the view to move you into a permanent gang if you work well.
Role Overview:
As a Platelayer, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of track infrastructure on the London Underground. This hands-on role involves working as part of a skilled track gang to carry out essential track works in line with LU standards and safety regulations.
Requirements - Must Have:
Basic Track Awareness (BTA)
Industry Common Induction (ICI-LU) or Work Site Safety Induction (WSSI)
Small Tools Certification
Proven experience working in track gangs on the London Underground
Good knowledge of LU procedures and safety practices
Desirable Certifications:
Manual Handling
Emergency First Aid
Personal Track Safety (PTS) (We have other weekend work we can get you involved in on NR)
Key Responsibilities:
Installing, inspecting, maintaining, and replacing rails, sleepers, fastenings, and ballast
Operating small tools and plant safely and effectively
Ensuring work is carried out to LU standards and within safety guidelines
Working as part of a coordinated track gang to complete tasks efficiently
Adhering to health and safety protocols at all times
As an equal opportunities employer McGinley Support Services (Infrastructure) Ltd is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective applicants. We actively seek applications from all sectors of the community and particularly encourage applications from women, those with a disability (that is permissible to a safety-critical environment) and ethnically diverse or ethnic minority candidates, as these groups are underrepresented throughout the construction industry.