PICOP - Person In Charge of Possession

TES 2000 has a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established rail safety company as a PICOP within the North East Possessions Management Department.

The PICOP will become a valued member of our Possessions Management Department, with the flexibility of a 0-hour contract. You'll have the freedom to choose between Umbrella PAYE or CIS as your preferred employment status, offering you options to suit your needs.

You will be instrumental in ensuring the continued safety of all TES 2000 staff and subsequent contracted staff. 

At the core of everything, safety is the number one focus for the organisation as a whole.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity in further detail and have a confidential chat, please do not hesitate to email Carley on [email protected]

The ideal PICOP will (Essential):

• Be experienced within the rail industry within depth knowledge of Network Rail rules and regulations.
• Due to the nature of the role, having a full UK driving license and vehicle is essential.
• Hold the following competencies:                                                                                                                                                                PICOP, COSS/IWA, SSOWP, PTS, & PS
• Have an in-depth working knowledge of possession requirements.
• Be confident in using IT equipment.
• Hold strong Geographical knowledge of Northeast area.

The PICOPs’ typical day:

• Brief PSS on duties as required, ensuring full understanding of the possession requirements
• Monitor blocking points and place boards and detonators required to take the possession
• Undertaking regular checks of the protection measures
• Carrying out SPICOP and PSS duties as required
• Briefing PSS on duties as required, ensuring full understanding of the possession requirements
• Complying with all relevant legislation and railway rules including safety critical communications
• Carrying out additional duties deemed to be within the position capability as directed by management.

At TES 2000 we are committed to creating safe railway working environments and offer a wide range of professions and occupations within the Railway sector.  Our continuing success depends on our people, which is why we are committed to attracting, retaining and developing our people with the skills, knowledge and experience to ensure an excellent delivery of our services.

TES 2000 we are committed to the equality of opportunity. No worker or candidate will be discriminated against regardless of their gender, gender reassignment, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, religion and belief. This information is kept fully confidential, and accessibility is strictly limited in accordance with the Data Protection Act.