Technician - Track Maintenance

About Network Rail

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Role Overview

As a Technician specialising in Track Maintenance, you will contribute to the day-to-day upkeep of the rail infrastructure, ensuring safety and efficiency. This hands-on position involves working outdoors alongside your team to inspect, maintain, and repair track components including rails, sleepers, ballast, drainage, and related structures. We welcome applicants from varying backgrounds and provide the training necessary to work competently and safely on the network. There is potential for a rewarding career with a highly regarded employer.

Note: This role may include an on-call requirement for those on the standard maintenance contract.

Compensation and Benefits

• Spot salary of £38,482
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Choice of pension schemes
• Discounted leisure train travel for you and your family
• 75% subsidy on Rail and Underground season tickets
• Five days paid volunteer or carers leave
• Access to My Benefits platform offering national and local discounts on shops, gyms, and more

Responsibilities

• Perform work safely, following established safe systems of work, method statements, and instructions
• Carry out duties within your training and competencies
• Lead and direct work activities efficiently and in accordance with standards
• Verify quality of work and ensure assets meet compliance standards
• Maintain safe work arrangements for team members and contractors
• Ensure personnel under your supervision have valid competencies
• Confirm vehicles, plant, tools, equipment, and materials are fit for use and properly handled
• Accurately report work status and keep necessary records up to date
• Engage in personal development and support the growth of colleagues
• Adhere strictly to company policies and procedures

Skills and Experience Requirements

• Experience planning and implementing safe systems of work
• Ability to organise and oversee safe and effective work delivery
• Proven capacity to promote and embed safety-focused behaviours within a team
• Leadership skills to motivate and direct a team effectively
• Effective verbal and written communication capabilities
• Familiarity with permanent way inspection, fault identification, maintenance, and renewal techniques
• Understanding of relevant standards, procedures, and work instructions
• Hold or maintain necessary business-required competencies
• Preferably hold or be pursuing an NVQ level 1 or 2 (or equivalent) in a related discipline or have comparable experience
• Willing and able to drive vehicles as needed

Additional Information

Reasonable adjustments during recruitment and employment will be accommodated as needed. Some positions require face-to-face drug and alcohol testing conducted prior to or during employment. Employment offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.