Overview
Technician (Welding and Grinding) – Reading Napier Road. You will help keep the nation moving by supporting essential maintenance to keep the railway running safely and smoothly for passengers and freight users. This role involves outdoor, year-round work in a team, with training provided to work safely and competently.
Responsibilities
* Work outdoors in all weather conditions, supporting essential maintenance to keep the railway running safely and smoothly.
* Transport and handle equipment as required, often across uneven terrain.
* Collaborate with the team to deliver work safely and to the required standard; check competencies within the team to meet safety standards.
* Lead the team when asked by the team leader, acting as a role model for safe working behaviours and challenging potential safety risks.
Your Skills and Qualifications
* Leadership – able to lead, motivate and direct a team for safe and efficient work delivery.
* Effective communicator – strong communication skills to give clear instructions to the team and colleagues.
* Technical skills – knowledge and experience of inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal techniques in the applicable discipline.
* Safety – consistently model safe behaviours, implement safe systems of work, and challenge unsafe situations.
* Problem solving – persistent in finding safe and effective solutions; stay up to date with new standards, procedures and instructions.
* Willingness to learn – committed to developing skills and competencies relevant to the discipline.
* Relevant qualification – ideally NVQ Level 1 or 2 related to the discipline or equivalent experience.
About You
You matter to your team. You’ll join a technician community from diverse backgrounds and receive the necessary training to work safely on the network. This role may involve shifts including days, nights, and weekends, and outdoor work in varied conditions.
Benefits and Conditions
* Shifts – changing pattern including days, nights and weekends.
* Outdoor working – comfortable working in different weathers and conditions.
* Drug and alcohol testing and medical/ BPSS pre-employment checks; hearing and eyesight examinations may be required.
* Driving licence (category B) to drive Network Rail vehicles.
* Within a 60-minute commute of the applying location.
Salary and How to Apply
Salary: £37,073 per annum. Some on-call may be required. Closing date: 12th August 2025 (advert may close earlier if enough applications). The assessment process will include a competency and technical interview. Click and apply now.
Equal Opportunity and Safety
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Safe behaviour is required for Network Rail roles. All prospective candidates must pass drugs and alcohol tests. Details on accessibility and adjustments are available if needed.
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