Senior Technical Officer

You'll help keep our nation moving every single day. A critical part of the work we do is the daily upkeep of the rail network.

You will provide technical support to the Maintenance Engineering team.

About the role (External)

You will

• Carry out work safely and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures, method statements, plans and other instructions.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures
• Manage and check the quality of work delivered and confirm assets are compliant to standards.
• Manage the preparation of work and resource specifications, method statements and plans.
• Provide technical support and guidance.
• Design, install, test and commission equipment.
• Undertake and supervise technical tasks, survey and design work.
• Undertake technical inspections, tests, investigations and analysis of technical data.
• Prioritise work arising and agree work plans for the group.
• Prepare specifications and requisition for materials.
• Manage processes and systems for the calibration and certification of tools and equipment.
• Manage information to update systems, databases and records.
• Contribute to your own development and that of others.

Your skills matter:

• 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.

Not sure you have everything we are looking for? Apply, and let us decide

You matter to us

Your commitment to self-development and continuous learning is hugely important in this role and we'll provide you with all the training to develop both technical skills and non-technical skills. If you're joining us from another industry, the structured training will give you the skills and confidence to move into a rewarding career in rail. Today's Section Managers are tomorrow's Engineers or Project Managers, and we offer a clear career path for you.

As a Network Rail employee, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits

• Privileged staff travel - Leisure travel discount of 75% on all leisure travel and includes family members.
• A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train.
• Benefits package including healthcare offers, a cycle to work scheme, discounted healthcare club membership, and a discounted offers and benefits including childcare, healthcare and online shopping site.
• Effectively manage work-life balance with a 35hrs per week contract, with hybrid working, flexible working, and family friendly support.
• 5 days paid volunteering leave.
• 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community.
• In Wales and Western region, you will have the opportunity to join PROUD, our reward and recognition scheme where you can say thanks and recognise colleagues across the region who have demonstrated outstanding values and behaviours.

Salary: £29,245 per annum

Closing date: 29th August 2024

Please get your application in as soon as possible, we may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications. Late applications will not be accepted.

The assessment process will consist of a group exercise, and competency and technical interview