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We have an exciting opportunity for a Records Assistant who will assist the delivery of various business activities for Network Rail National Records Centre. You will be working with a range of digital, paper and drawings records making sure they are fit-for-purpose and compliant with relevant legislation safety and standards.

Did you know? The Records Centre was created in 2008 and for some areas, we have 8 million records for alone!

Next Steps: Further Opportunities?

Due to the level of rail exposure and technical detail you gain from this role, this would be a great way to develop into a Project Management, Technical Assistant, Delay Attribution opportunities.

What Training Can I expect?

Your commitment to self-development and continuous learning is hugely important in this role and we'll provide you with all the training to help you develop into role comfortably. You will be supported by on the job training to help you develop your key skills. Please be aware, this role requires Manual Handling.

What Are My Working Hours?

Normal office hours.

What’s the local area like?

You will be required to live within a communicable distance to the office. Situated 10 minutes walk from Clifton Moor Retail Park, there is regular a bus services routes and free onsite parking.

• Monitor the movement of records and electronic data from and to the Record Centre.
• Provide reports regarding the status of records and data. Input to and maintain data in electronic records management systems.
• Investigate the circumstances of requests of record and data already booked-out or unobtainable and report on the position.
• Supply information only prints, source records, Computer Aided Design (CAD) files and data when required.
• Maintain reference library for records as required.
• Undertake general office duties as directed.
• Assist with the provision of records configuration details, including drawing numbers, version control and records format
• Provide basic advice in relation to Record Centre processes, configuration issues, and compliance to group and company standards.
• Identify areas for improvement in the Records Centre processes.

• Team player
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work to agreed deadlines and SLAs

Nice to have

• Educated to “A” Levels or relevant experience
• Basic understanding of engineering technology
• Customer Service Experience
• Experience of using electronic document management systems
• CAD experience
• Records management experience

We’re an organisation where people matter. We matter to millions.

Our role is to run a safe, reliable and efficient railway, serving customers and communities. We exist to get people and goods where they need to be and to support our country’s economic prosperity. Safety is our number one priority.

We're undertaking an ambitious change. Our vision is Putting Passengers First - becoming a company that is on the side of passengers and freight users.

Are you looking to join an organisation where you do meaningful work every day?

We have a fantastic development opportunity for a Records Assistant to begin their career into the rail industry by assisting the delivery of activities for the famously known Network Rail Records Centre.

Role Title: Records Assistant

Salary range: Band 6 £18,018 - £18,500

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: York Audax Road, York YO30

At Network rail you will have a clear development path, access to training and enjoy a range of employee benefits, such as; up to 28 days annual leave, rail subsidies, a range of pension options, flexible and agile working arrangements, discounts on shopping, gym memberships and much more.

Closing date: 14/3/2023

Click ‘apply for this job’ to apply. If you would like to speak the Resourcing Team please contact: [email protected]

We are committed to a diverse workplace enriched with representation from diverse cultures, backgrounds and skills. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where difference is embraced, and individuals can thrive. We recognise that the success of the team is dependent on a multi-cultural, multi-disciplined group of individuals, aligned to deliver successful solutions. For more information on D&I at Network Rail, please follow this link

Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

All prospective external candidates offered a conditional role will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.