Technician [Track Maintenance]

6 months ago


Llandrindod Wells, United Kingdom Network Rail Full time

Brief Description

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

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.

Our technician community comes from a variety of different backgrounds, and this might be the first time that you’ve even considered a career in rail. We’re focused on your transferrable skills and behaviours and if you can demonstrate that, then we will provide you with all the necessary training to have you working safely and competently out on the network.

About the role (External)

Our technicians provide the essential link between the team leader and the team’s operatives, and can specialise in a range of disciplines, but for this role you’ll become a specialist in:

Track - You’ll be responsible for maintaining, inspecting, and repairing the track network, (also known as the Permanent Way or P-Way) to keep the railway safe and efficient.This is a very manual role as you’ll be working with rails, sleepers and ballast that support the trains, together with their associated drainage and ancillary structures.

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 travelling at highspeed.

You matter to your team

You will be a natural team player, 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 behaviours and be confident to challenge any potential risks to safety, so that everyone gets home safe every day.

Today’s technicians can go onto 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 transferrable 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 behaviours, 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 issues you find out 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 and 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 licence (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.

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 technicians are tomorrow’s technicians and team leaders, 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.



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