Tyne and Wear Metro looks to strengthen its incident response with 11 new jobs
A range of overhead line maintenance jobs have been made available on the Tyne and Wear Metro network.
Nexus, the operator of Tyne and Wear Metro, has announced that it is advertising 11 new vacancies for a range of overhead line maintenance jobs.
The jobs have been made available as the Nexus looks to further strengthen its incident response capability and network resilience.
The roles include five overhead line maintainers, one charge person, two section supervisors, one assistant engineering manager, one principle technical officer and one engineering manager for overhead line.
Nexus has confirmed that the closing date for applications is Thursday, April 30.
Those who are successful will also play a role in the wider renewal of Metro’s overhead power lines as part of a multi-million-pound modernisation programme, which has recently seen an extended closure of the South Tyneside line.
Stuart Clarke, Infrastructure Director at Nexus, said: “We are investing in our overhead line team, by offering eleven roles in an essential area of Metro infrastructure maintenance and renewal works.
“This strengthens our existing resource base, providing us with improved incident response when issues arise with overhead lines, which are essential for the operation of the Metro system.
“It’s a great opportunity to join Nexus and forge a career at one of the most exciting times in our history as we invest in our infrastructure, roll out the new Metro train fleet, and get ready to expand the network.
“The successful applicants will play a vital role, not only in day-to-day maintenance duties, but also in the Metro Asset Renewal Programme, installing new overhead lines across the Metro system to ensure its long-term future.”
More details on the roles can be found at: https://www.nexus.org.uk/careers.