Technician, Scunthorpe Welding Plant
Join Network Rail – Where People and Connections Matter.
Location
Scunthorpe, GB
About Network Rail
Network Rail is dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. We value flexibility, diversity, and inclusivity, and as a Disability Confident Leader we accommodate all needs throughout the recruitment process.
About the Role
Your key duties will include: maintaining and upgrading signalling and telecoms equipment such as signals, level crossings, and points systems; working outdoors in all weather conditions; safely transporting equipment across challenging terrain; and leading or supporting the team when required.
Responsibilities
* Carry out routine inspections, faulting, maintenance and renewal of signalling & telecoms assets.
* Work safely in a team and monitor the competence of other technicians.
* Respond to emergencies and support on‑call duties as needed.
* Ensure all activities comply with safety standards and challenge potential risks.
Qualifications and Skills
* Leadership – able to lead, motivate and direct a team for safe work.
* Effective communication – clear instructions to team and colleagues.
* Technical skills – knowledge of inspection, faulting and maintenance in the discipline.
* Safety – role‑model safe behaviour and challenge unsafe situations.
* Problem solving – persistent in finding safe and effective solutions.
* Willingness to learn – continuously develop relevant skills.
* Relevant qualification – NVQ Level 1/2 in the discipline or equivalent experience.
Additional Information
* Shift pattern includes days, nights and weekends.
* All work is conducted outdoors.
* Offers subject to drug, alcohol, medical, hearing and eyesight testing; BPSS will be carried out.
* Category B driving licence required to drive Network Rail vehicles.
* Applicants must reside within a 60‑minute commute of the site.
How to Apply
Salary: £43,997
Closing date: 31/10/25 – late applications will not be accepted. Apply now to submit your application.
Recruitment process:
* Recruitment Specialist reviews CV.
* Suitable candidates are invited to interview.
Benefits and further information about employment offers can be found in the company’s benefits portal.
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