Network Rail
Assistant Track Maintenance Engineer – Knottingley Middle Lane Depot
Location: Knottingley, GB
Department Name: AP ATME 1 Knottingley Indirect (848302) G1
About Network Rail
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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
The role of the Assistant Track Maintenance Engineer is to manage and direct the technical support team to provide production, performance and assurance to the Maintenance Engineering team.
About the role
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.
Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Essential
- 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
How to apply
Salary: Band 4C £43,588 – £51,719
Closing date: 8th May 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.
