Network Rail
Who We Are
Join Network Rail! Where People and Connections Matter
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. Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision.
About the role
This role is responsible for delivering technical work safely, efficiently, and in line with approved procedures, standards, and company policies. You will manage the preparation, quality, and compliance of work activities, including producing specifications, method statements, and work plans. The position involves designing, installing, testing, and commissioning equipment, as well as carrying out and supervising inspections, surveys, investigations, and technical analysis to ensure assets meet required performance and safety standards.
You will provide technical guidance and support to the team, prioritising and coordinating workloads while managing resources, materials, and calibrated equipment. The role also includes maintaining accurate technical records and systems, supporting continuous improvement, and contributing to both personal development and the development of others within the team, ensuring skills and knowledge are maintained to a high standard.
Salary – £39,838
Grade – Maintenance
Benefits
Here are a few of the benefits we offer:
- 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
- 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
- My Benefits platform – giving national and local discounts on retailers, gym membership and more
Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know-we’ll do our best to assist you.
PLEASE NOTE – all offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Your experience and skills
- Knowledge of technical support activities and techniques.
- Knowledge and experience of electrification and plant maintenance and construction management process, systems and standards.
- Knowledge of design requirements, processes and techniques.
- Able to demonstrate, promote and embed safe working behaviours within the team.
- Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Able to coach, influence and develop others.
- Hold and retain the competencies relevant to this post and required by business need.
- Ideally hold or be working towards and NVQ level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in an engineering/leadership subject.
- Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need.
