Network Rail
About Us
At Network Rail, we are a large family serving millions of passengers and freight users throughout the UK every day. Our service impacts millions of people, and we strive to become more efficient as we enhance, maintain, and operate our network.
Now is a fantastic time to join our team in the Wales and Western region as we finalize reforms to our maintenance organization, which will deliver:
- A safer, more reliable, and punctual service for passengers and employees.
- Quicker fault fixes by more agile, multi-disciplined response teams.
- Individual rostering, enabling us to send the right number of people to fix a fault.
- Multi-skilling, investing in the knowledge and skills of our people so they are better equipped to fix the most common faults themselves.
- Accelerated and improved technology deployment, with a raft of labor and life-saving technology ready to be rolled out.
Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We’re an organization where people matter. When you’re part of our team, you matter to us and you matter to millions.
We’re an inclusive employer of choice and welcome applications from everyone. We look for opportunities to offer great opportunities to learn and grow through personal and professional development. If you make the grade, you can look forward to a rewarding and fulfilling career with a company that joined the top 50 in the Glassdoor’s 2021 Best Places to Work. We want to help deliver a railway which is safe, reliable, affordable, and provides great customer service to everyone.
About the Role
This is an Electrical-based role that requires applicants to already be qualified in Electrical Installation qualifications at a minimum of NVQ Level 2, with NVQ Level 3 preferred. Competence may be awarded at Level 2 if the individual has successfully achieved the following:
- C&G 2382 and C&G 2365, or
- An advanced apprenticeship in railway engineering with an electrical E&P bias, or
- Course(s) deemed equivalent to either of the above, such as courses provided by the armed services, or
- Evidence of previous experience in an electrical industry verified as acceptable by the Route Head of Asset [E&P], or their delegated authority.
The following qualifications may also be considered acceptable, but are not limited to:
- City & Guilds – 236 Part 2, 2360, 2330, 2365, 2357, 8202 or 5357 and 2381.
- BTEC – Level 3 Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Electrical Installation.
- EAL – Level 3 Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Electrical Installation.
Our technicians work outside in all conditions, at all times of the year, day or night. You could be involved in demanding manual work, often with the need to transport kit, across tricky terrain. Being safety-focused, respectful of rules, and a team player will be critical, as you’ll often be working next to moving trains traveling at high speed.
Salary
£45,669 per annum.
Closing Date
11th June 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.
This is a 6-month fixed-term contract.
Your Experience and Skills
You matter to your team. You will be a natural team player, and you’ll also be able to lead the team when asked by the team leader. You’ll use your skills to deliver work safely and will check the team has the right competencies to meet our strict safety standards. You’ll also be a role model for safe working behaviors and be confident to challenge any potential risks to safety, so that everyone gets home safe every day. Today’s technicians can go on to become tomorrow’s team leaders.
Your skills matter. Our technicians play a vital role in our maintenance teams. You don’t necessarily need rail experience, but you do need to show how your transferable skills meet the following:
- Leadership – You’re able to lead, motivate, and direct a team for safe and efficient work delivery.
- Effective Communicator – You’ll need strong communication skills and be able to deliver clear instructions to the team and other colleagues.
- Technical Skills – You’ll have knowledge and experience of inspection, faulting, maintenance, and renewal techniques in the discipline that you are applying for.
- Safety – You consistently role model safe behaviors, can arrange and implement safe systems of work, and are confident to challenge if you think a situation is unsafe.
- Problem Solver – You’ll be persistent in finding safe and effective solutions. You’ll consistently develop your skills and competencies relevant to your discipline, keeping up to date with new standards, procedures, and instructions to address issues you find in your working environment.
- Willingness to Learn – You’ll consistently develop your skills and competencies relevant to your discipline, keeping up to date with new standards, procedures, and instructions.
- Relevant Qualification – You’ll ideally hold an NVQ Level 1 or 2 linked to the discipline you are applying for, or you have achieved an equivalent level of relevant experience.
It Matters That This is the Right Role for You
Here’s some additional information which might help you:
- Shifts – Technician roles involve a changing shift pattern, including days, nights, and weekends.
- Outdoor Working – Our technicians work outside in all weathers, so you’ll be comfortable working in different conditions.
- Safe Working – Offers of employment are subject to drug and alcohol testing, and passing of the relevant medical assessment and BPSS pre-employment checks. This will include a hearing and eyesight examination.
- Driving – As a technician, you’ll also need a driving license (category B) so you can drive Network Rail vehicles.
- Commute Times – You’ll also need to be within a 60-minute commute of the location that you’re applying for.
