Overview
Operative [Track Maintenance] - Multiple roles available at Network Rail. Location: Carnforth, GB. Department: Carnforth Station Car Park.
About Network Rail: At Network Rail, we’re dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. We value flexibility and a healthy work-life balance. We’re committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace and support accessibility in recruitment.
What will you be doing?
You’ll help keep our nation moving every day. A key part of the work is the daily upkeep of the rail network. As an operative you’ll work outdoors in a small team, supporting essential maintenance to keep the railway running safely and smoothly for passengers and freight users. The role involves demanding manual work, often with the need to transport kit, across varied terrain. You will work outside in all conditions, day or night, next to moving trains. Safety, adherence to rules, and teamwork are critical.
Our operative community welcomes people from diverse backgrounds. If you can demonstrate transferable skills and behaviours, we’ll provide training to work safely and competently on the network. There is a clear career path toward roles such as technician and team leader, with opportunities as the organization grows.
About the role (External)
Operatives can specialise in a range of disciplines; for this role you’ll become a specialist in Track Maintenance. You’ll be involved in demanding manual work, often with the need to transport kit, across tricky terrain, outdoors in all conditions.
You matter to your team
You’ll be the one who shows up prepared, checks equipment, and supports the team from site to site. You’ll help maintain equipment and provide lookout duties to keep everyone safe.
You matter to us
Your commitment to self-development and continuous learning is important. We’ll provide training to develop technical and non-technical skills. If you’re joining from another industry, this training will help you move into a rewarding career in rail. There is a clear progression path within Network Rail.
Your Skills Matter
Transferable skills are valued. You don’t necessarily need rail experience, but you should show how your skills meet these requirements:
* Team-working: collaborate with the team to deliver safe and efficient work.
* Communication: good communication skills to work safely and effectively.
* Proactive planning: punctuality, ready van and equipment, anticipate team needs.
* Working under pressure: remain calm outdoors with trains passing nearby.
* Following rules and instructions: respect rules and speak up if unsafe.
* Willingness to learn: continuously develop skills and stay current with standards and procedures.
It matters that this is the right role for you. Here’s additional information which might help you.
* Shifts: Operative roles involve a changing shift pattern including days, nights, and weekends.
* Outdoor working: comfortable working in different weather conditions.
* Safe working: offers of employment are subject to drug and alcohol testing and pre-employment checks (medical assessment and BPSS). This will include hearing and eyesight examinations.
* Driving: you’ll need a driving licence (category B) to drive Network Rail vehicles.
* Commute: you should live within a 60-minute commute of the location.
How To Apply (External)
Salary: Standard Maintenance Contract - £31,444.00
Closing date: 22 October 2025 – Late applications will not be accepted.
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What does our recruitment process look like?
* 1. Once you have applied, our Recruitment Specialist will review your CV.
* If your experience matches, you’ll be invited to an assessment centre in November.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Some roles require drugs and alcohol testing; further details will be shared with you as part of your offer.
Network Rail Benefits: To learn about the benefits we offer, click here.
All offers require pre-employment checks. If you need accessibility support, you can request reasonable adjustments during the application.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Rail Transportation
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