We work with our contractors and a network of local employment support organisations to promote our vacancies and help equip local people to compete for these opportunities.All our vacancies are advertised on the careers pages of our website at: www.crossrail.co.ukOur vacancies are also advertised on Twitter:www.twitter.com/JCP_Crossrail or follow us on @JCP_Crossrail

Health and SafetyCrossrail is committed to delivering exemplary levels of Health, Safety and Environmental performance and safety is absolutely paramount. All our employees and partners working on the Programme will work collaboratively to support our “Target Zero: A State of Mind” programme.

ApprenticeshipsCrossrail is working with all of our contractors and the National Apprenticeship Service to o� er a minimum of 400 apprenticeships over the lifetime of the project. The National Apprenticeship Service can provide free advice and support on opportunities and includes an online web-based matching service for apprenticeships nationally, visit:www.apprenticeships.org.uk

Skills and TrainingCrossrail is working through the Tunnelling and Underground Construction Academy (TUCA), based in Ilford, and a wider network of skills training providers, to ensure local people have the right skills to compete for jobs on both Crossrail and other major infrastructure projects currently under development or planned over the next few years.For more information on what training is on o� er and how we develop skills, visit www.tuca.ac.uk

INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE FOR CAREERS ANDEMPLOYMENTADVISERS

www.crossrail.co.ukhelpdesk@crossrail.co.uk 0345 602 3813

MOVING CAREERS FORWARD

Delivering a world class railway that fast-tracks the progress of London

Discovering new talent

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What is Crossrail?Crossrail will deliver a major new suburban rail service for London and the South-East, for the fi rst time providing a direct connection through the City, Canary Wharf, the West End and Heathrow Airport to commuter areas east and west of the capital.Crossrail will provide easier, quicker and more direct travel opportunities across the capital for the fi rst time via new railway lines and tunnels. We are creating nine new stations across London connected by 42km of new tunnels.In addition Network Rail is responsible for the design, development and delivery of the parts of Crossrail that are on the existing network, covering 108km of track and 29 stations from Reading in the West to Abbey Wood and Shenfi eld in the east. The new railway will become fully operational by the end of 2018.

Some examplesCrossrail is the largest infrastructure project in Europe, as such there are a very wide range of job types available now and in the future, some examples of which are:

• Plant operatives • General

construction operatives

• Surveyors/Assistant surveyors

• Electricians• Steel fi xers• Banksmen/slingers• Tra� c marshals &

security

• Sca� olders/Pump operators

• Miners• Field engineers• Concrete fi nishers• Carpenters• Safety managers• Administrators• Accountants & cost

engineers

For further information about what these and other types of jobs require in the construction industry, visit the Construction Industry Training Board (CiTB). Their Careers Progression Tool has been developed to support you with information about a wide range of career options and what skills and qualifi cations help you to achieve them, visit:www.citb.co.uk/careers-in-construction/careers-pathways/

Opportunities for local peopleCrossrail is moving into the peak of construction and there will be many di� erent types of job opportunities and apprenticeships with the contractors involved in building the new railway.We are committed to o� ering local people the opportunity to start their career in the construction industry and/or improve their skills within the industry.We are working in partnership with Jobcentre Plus, the National Apprenticeship Service and a wide range of local employment support organisations to make this commitment a reality.

Essential information and criteria• A current Construction Skills Certifi cate

Scheme (CSCS) card is required as a minimum for all operative jobs

• Always check client skills and experience against the essential criteria elements of the job description

• Many of our sites work 24/7 therefore ability to work shifts is often essential

• Full personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory and will be provided

• All our contractors pay at least the London living wage (£8.80ph from 1st April 2014)

• Drugs and Alcohol testing is mandatoryWhat steps should you take?

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