Track Layer (Rail) jobs and day rates
Track layers build and maintain railway track: rail, sleepers, ballast and switches. All work needs Sentinel-carded PTS, and nights and weekend possessions are the norm.
Typical day rate
£180 to £280
Broad UK range. Varies by region, experience and site; London and specialist work usually pay more.
What the work involves
- •Installing and replacing rail, sleepers and ballast
- •Clipping up, stressing and welding support
- •Switch and crossing renewals
- •Working possessions under a COSS or SWL
Cards and tickets
PTS (Personal Track Safety) on a Sentinel card is mandatory. Track Induction plus competencies like COSS raise rates.
Demand right now
Framework demand from Network Rail renewals, HS2 and light-rail projects.
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