Assistant Electrification & Plant Maintenance Engineer
Network Rail
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About Network Rail
At Network Rail, we’re part of a large family serving millions of passengers and freight users throughout the UK every day. Our service impacts millions of people and we strive to become more efficient as we enhance, maintain, and operate our network. 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. We’re an organisation where people matter.
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Location
Bristol, GB
Department Name
MW AEPME Swindon Indirect (895802) G1
Key Accountabilities
* 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.
Essential Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications
* Relevant technical competence
* Knowledge of maintenance delivery processes and techniques
* Knowledge of safety and compliance management processes
* 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
Benefits
* Privileged staff travel – Leisure travel discount of 75% on all leisure travel and includes family members.
* A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train.
* GWR ticket alliance – Heavily discounted all day passes for you and up to 3 friends and family to use across the GWR network (20 passes per year)
* Benefits package including healthcare offers, a cycle to work scheme, discounted healthcare club membership, and a discounted offers and benefits including childcare, healthcare and online shopping site.
* A range of Pension schemes to choose from
* 5 days paid volunteering leave.
* 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community.
* In Wales and Western region, you will have the opportunity to join PROUD, our reward and recognition scheme where you can say thanks and recognise colleagues across the region who have demonstrated outstanding values and behaviours.
Salary
£43,588 - £51,179 per annum.
Closing date
10th December 2025. 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.
How To Apply
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we’ll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industry
Rail Transportation
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