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Brief Description
Manage and direct the Technical Support Team to provide production, performance, assurance, technical, analytical, and data quality support to the Maintenance Engineering team.
About The Role (External)
Here are some of the duties your role will include: -
Manage and direct the Technical Support team to achieve business and functional objectives and meet key performance measures.
Manage development of individuals and the engagement of the team.
Manage the arrangements for staff safety and competence.
Monitor asset performance, reliability, productivity and efficiency.
Provide technical guidance and support.
Undertake survey and design work.
Manage the assurance and non compliance process within the delivery unit.
Undertake technical inspections and investigations.
Provide local requirements to arrange track monitoring trains and receive outputs.
Maintain the accuracy of systems, databases and records.
Review and approve method statements and/or plans for design and/or work activities as required.
Undertake an agreed programme of staff surveillance, work quality and asset condition checks.
Provide Engineering support during incident response.
What Were Looking For
Essential
Relevant technical competence
Knowledge of maintenance delivery processes and techniques
Knowledge of safety and compliance management processes
Knowledge of operational railway environment Knowledge of operational railway environment
Detailed knowledge of relevant standards and procedures
Design knowledge and experience
Failure/incident management and rectification techniques
Knowledge of other functional disciplines
Good interpersonal, influencing, communication and organisation skills
HNC/HND or equivalent qualification
Desirable
Knowledge of coaching techniques
How To Apply (External)
Salary:
43, ,719
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Closing date:
Midnight of 3rd March 2026
Please note proof of all essential qualifications will be required.
Late applications will not be accepted.
Interviews for this role will be conducted w/b 16th March 2026
Please note the recruitment process for this role is a competency based interview.
We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone
Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and well try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if youre unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.
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