Assistant Track Maintenance Engineer (High Speed)

Location

Gravesend, GB

Department Name

CT Track & Civil (989041) G1

About Network Rail

🌟 Join our Team at Network Rail High Speed – Assistant Track Maintenance Engineer 🌟

Who we are

Network Rail High Speed Ltd. (NRHS) is responsible for operating and maintaining the UK’s only international high-speed railway, High Speed (HS1). The 109km HS1 infrastructure consists of a diverse range of railway assets such as the track, signalling, overhead line, lineside buildings, depots, viaducts and long tunnels. NRHS also operates and maintains three international stations: St Pancras, Ebbsfleet, and Stratford International.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, NRHS is privately financed under an agreement with our client ‘HS1 Ltd’, undertaking a diverse range of activities from railway infrastructure maintenance and operations to station facilities management and retail on behalf of our client. Our vision is to deliver the best High Speed rail customer experience.

Learn more about us

Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We connect people to their friends and families and ensure goods reach their destinations safely and efficiently. We’re an organization where people matter. When you’re part of our team, you matter to us and to millions. Watch our video to find out more!

Brief Description

We are looking for an Assistant Track Maintenance Engineer (High Speed) who will:

• Support the Track Maintenance Engineer and wider team with technical knowledge of the wider track discipline, including management, direction, and compliance throughout the TME directorate.

We’re dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organization that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone. Discover more about the importance of Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail by clicking here. Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you!

About our People and the Recruitment Process

We’re an inclusive employer of choice and welcome applications from everyone! We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, understanding that traditional working patterns don’t always fit. If you’re interested in working flexibly, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.

We are also a Disability Confident Leader employer and will work to adapt the process to support people with disabilities in accessing, applying for, and interviewing for roles.

About the Role (External)

Overview of the Role

1. Manage the provision of technical support required for all technical works including track geometry analysis and repair, OTM/OTP works, and maintenance plans.
2. Lead and direct the technical support team in the attainment of relevant function objectives.
3. Compile renewal proposals for assets that can no longer be economically maintained to required condition and reliability levels.
4. Undertake surveillance and audit checks to provide compliance with standards and procedures.
5. Control and brief relevant staff on standards and procedures; prepare and review method statements.
6. Monitor and report compliance to safety-critical track inspection and maintenance requirements.
7. Arrange for mandatory or mitigating actions in the event of unsafe conditions.
8. Submit requests for OTM/OTP, engineering trains, long welded trains etc. in a timely manner.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Able to demonstrate relevant railway experience.
• Able to absorb and recall large quantities of information quickly.
• Able to effectively communicate at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Significant track engineering experience.
• HNC or equivalent in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.

Desirable Skills

• Technician member PWI.

How to Apply (External)

The Important Stuff

The role is based at Singlewell, with frequent travel to other office and site locations along the High Speed line expected.

What Can We Offer You in Return?

We follow a structured pay framework; any salary offered will be within the following pay range: Band 4C – £43,588 – 55,574 (plus £1,940 outer London allowance).

In addition, we offer a rewarding career with excellent benefits, including:

• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Bonus scheme
• Healthcare
• Excellent choice of pension schemes
• 75% subsidy on rail season tickets
• 75% off leisure rail travel for you and your family
• ‘my benefits’ – our discounted online shopping site
• Training, development, and employee assistance programs available
• Two weeks paid reserve leave for our armed forces community
• 5 days paid volunteering leave

To find out about our benefits, click here.

Referral and Security Process

If you have been referred for a job vacancy in the Southern region of Network Rail, please complete the Employee Referral Form.

If you’re successful in your application, you may be required to undergo a security vetting process. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for our people, reflecting the diverse communities we serve. Flexible working options are encouraged.

Closing Date and Application Process

The closing date will be 5th March 2025. Late applications will not be accepted. Network Rail High Speed retains the right to close the advert early depending on application volume.

Drugs and Alcohol Standard

All candidates who have not been offered a conditional role will be required to pass a drugs and alcohol test. A positive test will rescind your application. All positive test results will be securely held on the Sentinel database with a 5-year suspension from applying for safety-critical roles enforced.

For advice on accessibility support, please visit Evenbreaks Career Hive. If you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please note this in your application.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information.