Assistant Electrification & Plant Maintenance Engineer Location Motherwell, GB Department Name Scotland About Network Rail At Network Rail, our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. Were an organisation where people matter. Watch our video to find out more Scotland's Railway is part of this large family, and it covers a large geographical area from the Borders to Thurso at the far tip of the North East of Scotland, accounting for almost 20 per cent of the UK rail network. We provide rapid access along busy commuter routes to our seven cities, servicing the varied needs of our business and leisure commuter services, including cross border services and rural services. We have up to 50 freight services operating every day and we are steadily building capacity for this to grow. Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users, drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues and protecting safety and wellbeing. Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives dont always fit around a traditional working pattern, if you need flexibility to complete your role just let us know and we will do our upmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life. We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer 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. We want to help deliver a railway which is safe, reliable, affordable and that provides great customer service to everyone. For more information about Network Rail click here Brief Description As Assistant Maintenance Engineer, you will be leading Scotlands largest isolation provider. You will provide technical oversight; liaise with key stakeholders; and manage an extensive budget. In this role you will also support the Maintenance Engineer to ensure Scotlands cross-border rail links (West and East Coast Mainlines) are safe and compliant to our standards. You will provide performance and assurance; analytical and data quality support; insight into new standards and working practices. Through this role you will be managing a high growth area of Scotlands Railway and supporting the expansion of Scotlands electrification. About the role (External) Here are some of the duties your role will include: - Manage and direct the Network Rail isolation 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 you will bring to the role: - 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 Its desirable if you have it to help give you context to the role: - Knowledge of coaching techniques How to apply (External) Salary: Starting at £43,588 and rising to £49,037 per annum. Network Rail Benefits To find out about what benefits we offer, click here Closing date: 15.05.24. Please get your application in as soon as possible, we may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications. Late applications will not be accepted. Click apply now to apply. 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. All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information Drugs and Alcohol Standard: Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard has changed. All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced. 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.