Network Rail
Who We Are
Join High Speed – where your work truly matters. 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 is also responsible for operating and maintaining 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 – through to station facilities management and retail on behalf of our client. Our vision is to deliver the best High Speed rail customer experience. 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 organisation where people matter. When you’re part of our team, you matter to us and you matter to millions.
Technician – Inspection & Maintenance
Location: Singlewell
Salary: £43816 + OLA £1600
Hours: Full time
Shift Pattern: Days, Nights and Weekends (Safety Critical Role)
About the role
Build Your Skills. Step Up. Make a Real Impact. This is more than a maintenance role. As a Technician – Inspection & Maintenance, you’ll be at the heart of keeping critical infrastructure safe, reliable and performing at its best. You’ll work alongside experienced leaders, take ownership of your work, and have the opportunity to step up and lead when it matters most. If you thrive in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment and take pride in doing things the right way, this is the role for you.
What you’ll do
You’ll play a key role in supporting the Team Leader to deliver safe, efficient and high-quality work. From inspections and faulting to maintenance and renewals, you’ll be hands-on and fully involved in keeping operations running smoothly. You’ll ensure work is completed to the highest standards, deadlines are met, and safety is never compromised. Your attention to detail and commitment to doing things properly will make a real difference every day.
Acting as Team Leader When Required
This role offers real responsibility. When required, you’ll take the lead and guide the team to success by:
- Setting up and maintaining safe systems of work
- Leading and coordinating activities on site
- Monitoring quality and ensuring all work meets required standards
- Confirming team competency and readiness for tasks
- Overseeing the safe use of vehicles, tools, plant and equipment
- Creating and maintaining a safe working environment for all, including contractors
You’ll be trusted to make decisions, take ownership and lead with confidence.
Your experience and skills
Technical Knowledge:
- Experience with permanent way inspection, maintenance, faulting and renewals
- Strong understanding of relevant standards, procedures and safe systems of work
What you’ll need:
- Proven experience working within safe systems of work
- Ability to organise, control and deliver work efficiently
- A strong safety mindset and the ability to influence others
- Confidence leading, motivating and directing a team
- Clear and effective communication skills
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Relevant competencies (or willingness to achieve them)
- NVQ Level 1 or 2 (or equivalent) or solid practical experience
- Full UK driving licence
Bonus Skills (Not Essential, But Great to Have):
- Experience within rail or infrastructure environments
- Previous experience mentoring or developing others
- Understanding of safety-critical operations
- A proactive approach to continuous improvement
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Make an Impact: Play a vital role in keeping infrastructure safe and operational
- Develop Your Career: Gain new skills and step into leadership opportunities
- Be Valued: Work in a team where your contribution matters every day
- Stay Challenged: No two shifts are the same
Important Information:
- Shifts include days, nights, and weekends
- Outdoor work in all weather conditions
- Must live within 60 minutes of your depot
- This is a safety-critical role, requiring a medical assessment and drug and alcohol screening.
- Flexibility is essential due to shift patterns.
Perks That Pack a Punch:
- Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days
- Defined benefit pension scheme
- 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets
- Up to 75% off leisure travel
- Volunteer and carer’s leave
- Healthcare scheme, Cycle to Work and more
- Generous family leave policies
- Plus, more.
We’re All About Inclusion
We value different perspectives and experiences. Whoever you are, if you have the skills and drive, we want you on our team. Bring your authentic self and help us build a better, safer railway.
About your application
You’ll be asked to complete your 3 year employment history and upload your CV and answer a short set of questions. Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we’ll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. 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.
Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application.
Drugs and Alcohol Standard: All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.
Ready to take the next step?
If you’re ready to build your career, take on responsibility and be part of a team that keeps the railway moving safely every day, apply now and make your mark.
