Overview
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Brief Description: You'll help keep our nation moving every single day. A critical part of the work we do is the daily upkeep of the rail network. As a technician you'll work outdoors in a team, 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 that you've considered a career in rail. We're focused on your transferable skills and behaviours and if you can demonstrate that, we will provide you with all the necessary training to have you working safely and competently out on the network. If you make the grade you can look forward to a rewarding and fulfilling career with a company that recently joined the top 50 in Glassdoor's 2021 Best Places to Work. Please Note: railway experience is essential.
About the role (External)
Our technicians provide the essential link between the team leader and the team's operatives. Technicians specialise in a range of disciplines and for this role you'll become a specialist in Track (Track: maintenance, inspection and repair of the track network, also known as the Permanent Way or P-Way, to keep the railway safe and efficient). This is a very manual role working with rails, sleepers and ballast that support trains, together with associated drainage and ancillary structures. Technicians work outside in all conditions, at all times of the year, day or night. You could be involved in demanding manual work, often with the need to transport kit across tricky terrain. Being safety focused, respectful of rules and a team player will be critical as you may work next to moving trains travelling at high speed.
People and safety
You matter to your team. You'll be a natural team player, and you'll also be able to lead the team when asked by the team leader. You'll use your skills to deliver work safely and ensure the team has the right competencies to meet our 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.
Development and progression
You matter to us. Today's technicians can become tomorrow's team leaders. Your commitment to self-development and continuous learning is important, and we'll provide training to develop technical and non-technical skills. If you're joining us from another industry, the structured training will give you the skills and confidence to move into a rewarding career in rail.
Skills and qualifications
Our technicians play a vital role in maintenance teams. You don't necessarily need rail experience, but you do need to show how your transferable skills meet the following:
* Leadership - You can lead, motivate and direct a team for safe and efficient work delivery.
* Effective communicator - Strong communication skills and the ability 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 - You model safe behaviours, can arrange and implement safe systems of work, and are confident to challenge if a situation is unsafe.
* Problem solver - Persistent in finding safe and effective solutions; continuously develops skills and keeps up to date with new standards, procedures and instructions.
* Willingness to learn - Ongoing development of skills and competencies relevant to the discipline.
* Relevant qualification - Ideally hold an NVQ Level 1 or 2 linked to the discipline, or have an equivalent level of relevant experience.
Additional information
Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We're an organisation where people matter. We're continuing to build a diverse organisation representative of the people we serve. We want to harness the skills and expertise of our people and attract the best talent to enable a safe and accessible railway for everyone. For inclusion information and how to request reasonable adjustments, please refer to the recruitment process information. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to flexible working where possible.
* Shifts - Technician roles involve a changing shift pattern including days, nights and weekends.
* Outdoor working - Technicians work outside in all weathers; you'll be comfortable in different conditions.
* Safety and pre-employment checks - Offers of employment are subject to drug and alcohol testing and passing the relevant medical assessment and BPSS checks, including hearing and eyesight examinations.
* 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.
How to apply (External)
Salary £37,073
Closing date: 11 September 2025. Please apply as soon as possible; we may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications. Late applications will not be accepted. The recruitment process for this role is competency-based.
* Network Rail benefits
* All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Inclusive recruitment
Network Rail is an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from everyone. We are committed to accessibility and will provide reasonable adjustments on request. If you require adjustments, please add a note to your application.
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