Technician - Track Maintenance

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Department Name CX SM(Tr) Southampton Direct (881113) G1 Location Southampton, GB About 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. We’re continuing to build a diverse organisation that is representative of the people we serve. We want to harness the skills and expertise of our people and attract the best talent, to enable a safe and accessible railway for everyone. We are an inclusive employer of choice and welcome applications from everyone. We encourage flexible working and are a Disability Confident Leader. Brief Description You’ll help keep our nation moving every single day. As a technician you’ll work outdoors in a team, supporting essential maintenance to keep the railway running safely and smoothly for passengers and freight users. Railway experience is essential. About The Role (External) Our technicians provide the essential link between the team leader and the team’s operatives. For this role you will specialise in Track. Your responsibilities include maintaining, inspecting and repairing the track network (Permanent Way or P‑Way) to keep the railway safe and efficient. The role is very manual, involves working with rails, sleepers and ballast, and is performed outside in all conditions. You Matter to Your Team As a natural team player you may also lead the team when asked by the team leader. You will deliver work safely, check the team has the right competencies, and be a role model for safe working behaviours. You Matter to Us Today's technicians can go onto become tomorrow’s team leaders. Your commitment to self‑development and continuous learning is hugely important in this role and we will provide the training to develop both technical and non‑technical skills. Your Skills Matter Leadership – Lead, motivate and direct a team for safe and efficient work delivery. Effective communication – Strong communication skills to deliver clear instructions. Technical skills – Knowledge and experience of inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal techniques in the discipline you are applying for. Safety – Consistently role‑model safe behaviours, arrange and implement safe systems of work, and challenge any potential risks. Problem solver – Persistently find safe and effective solutions, keep up to date with new standards, procedures and instructions. Willingness to learn – Continuously develop skills and competencies relevant to the discipline. Relevant qualification – Ideally hold an NVQ Level 1 or 2 linked to the discipline or equivalent experience. Other Important Information: Shifts – Technician roles involve a changing shift pattern including days, nights and weekends. Outdoor working – Comfortable working in all weathers. Safe working – Employment offers are subject to drug and alcohol testing, medical assessment and BPSS pre‑employment checks. Driving – A valid Category B licence is required. Commute – Within a 60‑minute commute of the location applied for. How To Apply (External) Salary: £37,073 Been referred by a friend? Please complete the referral form. Closing date 17th December 2025 – applications will close early if we receive sufficient responses. Late applications will not be accepted. Please note the recruitment process for this role is a competency‑based interview. Benefits To find out about what benefits we offer, click here. All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre‑employment checks. See the pre‑employment checks information. Safe Behaviour and Standards 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 and you should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety. Drugs and Alcohol Standard All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. A positive result will result in the rescission of the application. EEO Statement Network Rail is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all individuals. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and will adapt the recruitment process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Job Details Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Rail Transportation Referrals Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Network Rail by 2x. #J-18808-Ljbffr