Tunnel Operations Officer
Employer:Medway Council
Reference:RCC1665JB
Published:Fri 17/02/2012 16:30 PM
Closing date:Fri 24/02/2012 23:30 PM
Working pattern:Full Time, Permanent position
Hours:37hrs per week
Salary:C1 (£16,830 - £22,221)
CRB check:No
Location:Medway Tunnel Vanguard Way Strood Kent

Main Purpose Of Job
As part of a small team you will assist with the day-to-day operation, maintenance and repair of the Medway Tunnel; contributing to its safe operation by the co-ordination of a number of external contractors and consultants who will be working at the tunnel during the day. You will also be required to attend regular over-night maintenance closures to assist the Tunnel Operations Manager in the supervision of contractors, for which additional payment will be made.
Carry out Site Induction training for visiting personnel, organise and record Tunnel meetings and communicate with a variety of people, both face to face, in writing and via the telephone.
Operate the Medway Tunnel CCTV Control System, recording any incidents and reporting such to the appropriate agency / person. You will assist the Emergency Services, as required, such as instigating advance warning systems to drivers approaching the Tunnel, whilst managing the equipment for the Medway Tunnel.
Take measurements and monitor readings from the various meters within the Medway Tunnel Service Building and keep accurate records of various systems and procedures.
If you have any queries, please contact us on 01634 332878 or if you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager call Phil Moore on 01634 331146.
How to apply
For details on how to apply for this role, please read the attached Guidance Notes, which includes the Job Profile/Person Specification.
If you are applying online, you will need to read through this prior to commencing your application.
Equal Opportunities
No service user, employee or job applicant will be discriminated against, harassed or receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.
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- Keywords: officer, operations, tunnel
- Sector: Local Government
- Occupations: Transport, Engineering/Technical, Building Control
- Location: Kent
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