Technical Clerk

Technical Clerk

**Location**:
Motherwell, GB

**Department Name**:
Scotland Region

**About Network Rail**:
At Network Rail, 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. Watch our video to find out more

Scotland's Railway is part of this large family and it covers a large geographical area from the Borders to Thurso at the far tip of the North East of Scotland, accounting for almost 20 per cent of the UK rail network. We provide rapid access along busy commuter routes to our seven cities, servicing the varied needs of our business and leisure commuter services, including cross border services and rural services. We have up to 50 freight services operating every day and we are steadily building capacity for this to grow. Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users, drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues and protecting safety and wellbeing.

Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives don’t always fit around a traditional working pattern, if you need flexibility to complete your role just let us know and we will do our upmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life.

**Brief Description**:
The Technical Clerk provides an efficient and effective general administrative, technical and analytical service to the lead manager and their team.

**Please note - the successful applicant will spend time at multiple Network Rail sites across Motherwell.**

**About the role (External)**:
**Key Accountabilities**

1. Analyse and present data to support recommendations.

2. Provide technical and administrative support.

3. Locate and collate data, records, and other information as required.

4. Carry out upkeep and review of publications, data, records, logs, etc. as required.

5. Assist in the preparation of the outputs required.

**Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications**

Essential
- Knowledge of relevant technical function and activities
- Good analytical skills
- Good communication and organisation skills

Desirable
- Knowledge of operational railway environment
- Knowledge of other functional disciplines

Network Rail adheres to a **structured pay framework**, any salary offered will be within the pay range advertised.

**Grade**: Band 6

**Salary**: £22,000 rising to £24,000