About Network Rail
At Network Rail, we are part of a large family serving millions of passengers and freight users throughout the UK every day. Our service impacts millions of people and we strive to become more efficient as we enhance, maintain and operate our network.
Now is a fantastic time to join our team in Wales and Western region as we finalise the reforms to our maintenance organisation, which will deliver a safer, more reliable and punctual service for passengers and employees through quicker fault fixes by agile, multi‑disciplined response teams, individual rostering, multi‑skilling, and accelerated technology deployment.
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About our people and the recruitment process
We are an inclusive employer of choice and welcome applications from everyone. We offer opportunities for learning and professional development, and if you meet the requirements you can look forward to a rewarding and fulfilling career with a company that was named in the 2021 Glassdoor Best Places to Work top 50.
We want to help deliver a railway that is safe, reliable, affordable and provides great customer service to everyone.
Brief Description
You’ll help keep our nation moving every single day. Your role is a tactical one, assisting the Section Manager with the inspection, maintenance and renewal of assets to standards and within agreed resource levels, budget and unit cost measures.
You will supervise the delivery of work and undertake specific inspections as required, assisting in the management of staff as directed.
About the role (External)
You will be a specialist in Track – responsible for maintaining, inspecting and repairing the track network (the Permanent Way or P‑Way) to keep the railway safe and efficient. This is a very manual role that involves working with rails, sleepers, ballast and associated drainage and ancillary structures.
* Supervise and check the quality of work delivered and confirm assets are compliant to standards.
* Carry out work safely and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures, method statements and other instructions.
* Adhere to company policies and procedures.
* Undertake specific inspections in accordance with standards as directed.
* Prioritise work arising.
* Prepare work and resource specifications and method statements including Safe System of Work Plans.
* Assist in the development of work plans that enable work to be delivered safely, efficiently and in compliance with standards.
* Assist in the identification and proposal of asset renewals.
* Assist in the allocation of resources.
* Deliver work in accordance with the relevant maintenance plans.
* Provide appropriate information to update systems, databases and records.
* Undertake a programme of staff surveillance, work quality, compliance and asset condition checks as directed.
* Assist in the management, control and discipline of staff as directed.
* Assist in the monitoring and review of staff competence and welfare.
* Contribute to your own development and that of others.
Your skills matter
* Experience of directing and supervising worksites and the safe and efficient delivery of work.
* Knowledge of resource and work organisation/planning processes and systems.
* Knowledge and experience of track inspection, maintenance, renewal and asset condition assessment techniques.
* Knowledge of relevant standards, procedures and instructions.
* Aware of cost and waste control techniques.
* Ability to demonstrate, promote and embed safe working behaviours within the team.
* Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
* Ability to coach, influence and develop others.
* Hold and retain competencies relevant to this post and required by business need.
* Ideally hold (or be working towards) an NVQ level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or have attained the appropriate level of knowledge gained through equivalent relevant experience.
* Ability and willingness to drive vehicles as required by business need.
* Will be within a 60‑minute commute of the location you’re applying for.
You matter to us
Your commitment to self‑development and continuous learning is hugely important in this role. We will provide you with all the training to develop both technical and non‑technical skills. If you are joining from another industry, the structured training will give you the skills and confidence to move into a rewarding career in rail. Today’s operatives are tomorrow’s technicians and team leaders, and we offer a clear career path for you.
As a Network Rail employee, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits!
* Privileged staff travel – leisure travel discount of 75% on all leisure travel, including family members.
* A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train.
* Benefits package including healthcare offers, a cycle‑to‑work scheme, discounted healthcare club membership, and a discounted offer for childcare, healthcare and online shopping.
* Effectively manage work‑life balance with a 35‑hour per week contract, with hybrid working, flexible working and family‑friendly support.
* 5 days paid volunteering leave.
* 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community.
* In Wales and Western region, the opportunity to join PROUD, our reward and recognition scheme for outstanding values and behaviours.
How to apply (External)
To find out about what benefits we offer, click here.
Closing date:
5th March 2026 – please get your application in as soon as possible. Late applications will not be accepted.
The assessment process will consist of a competency and technical interview.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Contact us for more information.
Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and will adapt the process to offer reasonable alternatives for people with disabilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please add a note to your application.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre‑employment checks.
Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application.
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