Who We Are
Join Network Rail! Where People and Connections Matter.
At Network Rail, we’re dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you’re not just part of a team – you’re part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.
We’re committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work‑life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we’ll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.
Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision.
About the Role
Salary: £56,777
Closing date: 2nd June 2026
Please note there are 3 roles available.
What’s In It For You
Here are a few of the benefits we offer:
* 28‑day annual leave with the option to buy and sell days
* Choice of pension schemes
* 75% discount on leisure travel for you and your family
* Private Healthcare
* 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
* Up to 75% subsidised Rail and Underground travel
* Gym Pass – access to gyms across the UK
* My Benefits platform – giving national and local retail discount
Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know and we’ll do our best to assist you.
Some of our roles require face‑to‑face Drugs & Alcohol testing. We will share further details with you as part of your formal offer.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre‑employment checks. Click here for more information.
Your Experience and Skills
Duties and Responsibilities
* Establish and maintain appropriate safety arrangements for staff under your control, including contractors.
* Carry out work safely and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures, method statements or other relevant instructions.
* Undertake work and associated duties for which you are trained and competent.
* Undertake and direct work activities in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with all relevant standards.
* Control and check the quality of work undertaken and confirm assets are compliant with standards.
* Check that the staff under your control have the appropriate and valid competencies.
* Check that vehicles, plant, tools, equipment and materials under your control are fit for use and are used, stored and disposed of correctly.
* Accurately report all work completed/not completed and produce/maintain records as required.
* Contribute to your own development and that of others.
* Adhere to company policies and procedures.
Essential Criteria
* Experience of arranging and implementing safe systems of work.
* Experience of organising and controlling the safe and efficient delivery of work.
* Able to demonstrate, promote and embed safe working behaviours within the team.
* Able to lead, motivate and direct a team.
* Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
* Knowledge and experience of signalling inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal techniques.
* Knowledge of relevant standards, procedures and instructions.
* Hold and retain competencies relevant to this post, 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.
* Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need.
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