Technical Officer Location Crawley, GB Department Name CR AEPME Brighton Indirect (870802) G1 About 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. We're an organisation where people matter. Watch our video to find out more We're continuing to build a diverse organisation which is representative of the people we serve. We want to harness the skills and expertise of our people and attract the best talent, to enable a safe and accessible railway for everyone. To learn why inclusion is important to us, please click here. About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance. We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer 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. At Network Rail, were 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. 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. 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 Assist with the provision of technical support to the Maintenance Engineering tea About the role (External) Key Accountabilities: Carry out work safely and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures, method statements, plans and other instructions. Adhere to company policies and procedures Assist in the provision of technical support Assist in undertaking technical inspections, tests, investigations and analysis of technical data. Assist with the preparation of method statements and/or plans for design or work activities where required. Provide information and accurately update systems, databases and records. Contribute to your own development and that of others. Experience, skills, knowledge, and competencies: Able to work as part of a team. Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Hold and retain the competencies relevant to this post and required by business need. Ideally hold or be working towards and NVQ level 1 or 2 (or equivalent) in an engineering/leadership subject. Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need Microsoft 365 suite experience being useful for the roll knowledge of Microsoft power Bi and Microsoft Power platform How to apply (External) How to apply externally Salary £32301 Location Allowance Been referred by a friend, then please complete this form Network Rail Benefits To find out about what benefits we offer, click here Closing date: 7th May 2024 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. Please note the recruitment process for this role is a Competency based interview. Click apply now to apply. - 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. Network Rail Benefits To find out about what benefits we offer, click here All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information 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. Drugs and Alcohol Standard: 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