Overview
Supporting essential maintenance to keep the railway running safely and smoothly for passengers and freight users. Our technician community comes from a variety of backgrounds, and this might be the first time you’ve considered a career in rail. We focus on transferable skills and behaviours and, if you can demonstrate them, we will provide the necessary training to work safely and competently on the network. If you make the grade, you can look forward to a rewarding career with a company that recently joined the top 50 in Glassdoor’s 2021 Best Places to Work.
About the role
Our technicians provide the essential link between the team leader and the team’s operatives. Technicians specialise in a range of disciplines; for this role you’ll become a specialist in Track Maintenance. Technicians work outside in all conditions, year-round, day or night. You could be involved in demanding manual work, often with the need to transport kit across challenging terrain. Being safety-focused, respectful of rules and a team player is critical as you’ll often work next to moving trains travelling at high speed.
You matter to your team. You’ll be a natural team player and, when asked by the team leader, you’ll be able to lead the team. You’ll use your skills to deliver work safely and ensure the team has the right competencies to meet strict safety standards. You’ll be a role model for safe working behaviours and be confident to challenge any potential risks so that everyone gets home safe every day.
You matter to us. Today’s technicians can become tomorrow’s team leaders. Your commitment to self-development and continuous learning is hugely important in this role, and we’ll provide training to develop both technical and non-technical skills. If you’re joining us from another industry, the structured training will equip you with the skills and confidence to move into a rewarding rail career.
Your skills matter
Our technicians play a vital role in our maintenance teams. You don’t necessarily need rail experience, but you must show how your transferable skills meet the following requirements:
* Leadership - Able to lead, motivate and direct a team for safe and efficient work delivery.
* Effective communicator - Strong communication skills to deliver clear instructions to the team and other colleagues.
* Technical skills - Knowledge and experience of inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal techniques in the discipline you are applying for.
* Safety - Consistently model safe behaviours; arrange and implement safe systems of work; confident to challenge if a situation is unsafe.
* Problem solver - Persistent in finding safe and effective solutions; continuously develop skills and keep up to date with new standards, procedures and instructions, addressing issues in the working environment.
* Willingness to learn - Continually develop skills and stay updated with standards and procedures.
* Relevant qualification - Ideally NVQ Level 1 or 2 linked to the discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
Additional information
At Network Rail, we’re dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you’re part of a team that matters to millions. We’re committed to a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. For more on our ED&I commitments, we encourage you to explore further. We value flexibility and support a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we’ll do what we can to accommodate needs throughout the recruitment process.
If you’re ready to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!
What you’ll be doing
You’ll help keep our nation moving every day. A critical part of the role is the daily upkeep of the rail network. As a technician you’ll work outdoors in a team, in varying conditions and shifts, including days, nights and weekends. You’ll perform required tasks to maintain the network safely and effectively.
Additional role information
* Shifts – Technician roles involve a changing shift pattern including days, nights and weekends.
* Outdoor working – Technicians work outside in all weathers, so you’ll be comfortable in different conditions.
* Safe working – Offers of employment are subject to drug and alcohol testing and passing of medical, BPSS pre-employment checks, including hearing and eyesight assessments.
* Driving – A category B driving licence is required to drive Network Rail vehicles.
* Commute – You should be within a 60-minute commute of the location you’re applying for.
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