Artisan (B&C)- Leeds

Sheffield, GB

Network Rail

Artisan (B&C) – Leeds

Location: Sheffield, GB

Department Name: MA Buildings Reactive (840006) G5

About Network Rail

At Network Rail, we’re dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you’re not just part of a team – you’re part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.

We’re committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we’ll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.

If you’re ready to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Brief Description

Undertake inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal work as allocated. When required, direct, organise and motivate the team so that work is undertaken safely, efficiently and to the relevant standards. Please note a multiskilled tradesperson is required for this role.

About the role

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Establish and maintain appropriate safety arrangements for staff under your control, including contractors.
  • Carry out work safely and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures, method statements, or other relevant instructions with minimum disruption to customers and stakeholders.
  • Undertake work and associated duties for which you are trained and competent.
  • Undertake and direct work activities in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with all relevant standards.
  • Prepare site-specific risk assessments in conjunction with risk control manuals. Review safe system of work documentation where required.
  • Deliver and maintain an effective service to customers and key stakeholders.
  • Control and check the quality of work undertaken and confirm assets are compliant to standards.
  • Check that the staff under your control have the appropriate and valid competencies.
  • Check that vehicles, plant, tools, equipment, and materials under your control are fit for use and are used/stored and disposed of correctly.
  • Accurately report all work completed/not completed and produce/maintain records as required.
  • Contribute to your own development and that of others.
  • Adhere to company policies and procedures.

Experience, skills, knowledge, competencies and qualifications:

Essential

  • Trained and, where appropriate, qualified in the relevant trade.
  • Experience of arranging and implementing safe systems of work.
  • Experience of organising and controlling the safe and efficient delivery of work.
  • Able to demonstrate and promote safe working behaviours.
  • Able to lead, motivate, and direct a team.
  • Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Experience in the servicing and repair of either building fabric or building plant and equipment.
  • Knowledge of relevant standards, procedures, and instructions.
  • Hold and retain competencies relevant to this post, required by business need.
  • Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need.

Desirable

  • Membership of CITB Construction Skill Certification Scheme.

How to apply

Salary: £41,410

Closing date: 8th May 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.

What does our recruitment process look like?

Once you have applied, our Recruitment Specialist will look at your CV.

If your experience matches what we’re looking for, you’ll be invited to an interview.

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.

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