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.
About the role (External)
Technicians specialise in a range of disciplines and for this role you'll become a specialist in Track: You'll be responsible for maintaining, inspecting and repairing 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 as you’ll be working with rails, sleepers and ballast that support the trains, together with their associated drainage and ancillary structures.
Our 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'll often be working next to moving trains travelling at high speed.
You matter to your team
A natural team player, 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 will check the team has the right competencies to meet our strict safety standards. You'll also be a role model for safe working behaviours and be confident to challenge any potential risks to safety, so that everyone gets home safe every day.
You matter to us
Today's Technicians can go onto become tomorrow's team leaders. Your commitment to self‑development and continuous learning is hugely important in this role and we'll provide you with all the training to develop both 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.
Your skills matter
Our Technicians play a vital role in our maintenance teams. You don't necessarily need rail experience, but you do need to show how your transferrable skills meet the following:
* Leadership: You're able to lead, motivate and direct a team for safe and efficient work delivery.
* Effective communicator: You'll need strong communication skills and be able to deliver clear instructions to the team and other colleagues.
* Technical skills: You'll have knowledge and experience of inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal techniques in the discipline that you are applying for.
* Safety: You consistently role model safe behaviours, can arrange and implement safe systems of work, and are confident to challenge if you think a situation is unsafe.
* Problem solver: You'll be persistent in finding safe and effective solutions. You'll consistently develop your skills and competencies relevant to your discipline, keeping up to date with new standards, procedures and instructions to issues you find in your working environment.
* Willingness to learn: You'll consistently develop your skills and competencies relevant to your discipline, keeping up to date with new standards, procedures and instructions.
* Relevant qualification: You'll ideally hold an NVQ Level 1 or 2 linked to the discipline you are applying for. Or you have achieved an equivalent level of relevant experience.
Shifts
The Technician role involves a changing shift pattern including days, nights and weekends.
Outdoor working
Our Technicians work outside in all weathers and so you'll be comfortable working in different conditions.
Safe working
Offers of employment are subject to drug and alcohol testing and passing of the relevant medical assessment (if not already held). This will include a hearing and eyesight examination. If you're an external candidate you will also be required to undergo BPSS pre‑employment checks.
Driving
As a technician you'll also need a driving licence (category B) so you can drive Network Rail vehicles.
Commute times
You'll also need to be within a 60‑minute commute of the location that you're applying for.
Essential Criteria
* Experience of arranging and implementing safe systems of work.
* Knowledge of how to organise and control the safe and efficient delivery of work.
* Strong communication skills, both in person and in writing.
* Knowledge of discipline‑specific maintenance, inspection, faulting and renewal techniques.
* Willing and able to work shifts in all weathers.
* Meet the required benchmark for application screening questions.
How to apply
As you are applying externally, you will be required to complete some pre‑screening questions. All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre‑employment checks.
EEO Statement
We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone. Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and will do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.
Benefits
Network Rail offers a range of benefits. For details, please visit our benefits page.
Job Details
Grade: Maintenance Grade Terms and Conditions (Standard Maintenance Contract)
Salary: £38,482
Closing date: Midnight on Thursday 7th May 2026
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