Nexus hiring 11 recruits for Tyne and Wear Metro line work

Nexus, operator of the Tyne and Wear Metro, is currently recruiting for 11 positions in overhead line maintenance to strengthen incident response and improve the resilience of the 77km Metro network.

The roles are part of an ongoing multi-million-pound upgrade of the system’s 1,500-volt direct current overhead lines, which are essential for train operations.

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.

Career opportunities as Nexus strengthens Metro’s overhead line crews (Image: Nexus)

“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.”

The roles include five maintenance and overhead linespersons, who will carry out inspection, repair, renewal and maintenance.

Nexus is also hiring one charge person, two section supervisors, one assistant engineering manager, one principal Technical Officer, and one engineering manager for overhead line.

All roles will support both routine maintenance and the broader renewal programme to modernise and secure the long-term future of the Metro network.

The closing date for applications is Thursday, 30 April.

Details on how to apply, along with job descriptions, are available at www.nexus.org.uk/careers.