Ben Crompton

Track maintenance technician / Junior foreman

Talent

WakefieldMember since June 5, 2026

Permanent Way inspectionFaulting supportCorrective maintenanceRenewalsS&C installationPrivate sidingsPlanning supportTask briefingsLineside safetyShift preparationAccess coordinationQuality handbacks to programmeJunior foreman experienceLeading small teamsClear verbal/written communicationRail saw/disc cutterImpact wrenchKangoRail drillRobelTrack trolleyTrack geometry support

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Permanent Way inspectionFaulting supportCorrective maintenanceRenewalsS&C installation

About

Organise and coordinate maintenance/renewal jobs nationwide, aligning labour, materials and access to plan while maintaining safe systems of work and standards.

Experience

Trackwork / Junior Foreman - Trackwork - Doncaster

(2025-12)

Organise and coordinate maintenance/renewal jobs nationwide, aligning labour, materials and access to plan while maintaining safe systems of work and standards.

Support installation and maintenance of track geometry, contributing to defect prevention and compliant handbacks.
Lead and brief small teams during weekend possessions; promote safe behaviours and efficient task sequencing.

Trackwork / Assistant Track Inspector & Maintenance Technician - Trackwork - Doncaster

(2025-01 - 2025-12)

Inspected track and S&C within private sidings as part of a two-person team; identified defects and delivered remedial works to maintain safety and reliability.

Supported S&C installation and track renewals on weekend works, contributing to safe, on-time delivery.

Vital / Track Operative - Vital - Doncaster/Manchester

(2021-07 - 2024-12)

Delivered Network Rail maintenance activities through Jan 2023, sustaining asset condition and safe operations. Worked on TRU Phase 1 (Sherburn panel building, track renewals) and TRU West (Manchester), adapting to changing workstreams while maintaining safety and productivity. Last six months spent on the MMT working out of Retford.

McGinley / Track Operative - McGinley - Doncaster/Retford

(2020-02 - 2021-07)

Contributed to Network Rail High Output (e.g., catchpits; working alongside BCS and TRS) to required standards.

Supported Network Rail maintenance and MMT train operations out of Retford, following procedures and safe methods of work.

MH Design & Build Ltd / General Labourer - MH Design & Build Ltd - Rotherham Area

(2019-02 - 2020-01)

Supported bespoke extensions across trades; developed forward planning, site safety discipline, and client-facing communication.

McGinley / Car Park Attendant & Stores Assistant (Part-time) - McGinley - Doncaster

(2018-10 - 2019-01)

Prepared and maintained equipment at the High Output Depot for deployment to work sites; coordinated vehicle movements to ensure safe, timely arrivals.