Senior Technician [General Ops]
Network Rail
Senior Telecoms Technician managing installation, maintenance & fault‑repair of railway telecoms.
29 days ago ago
£46,112 - £46,112
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Field
Company Size
40,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction
Asset management
Systems engineering
Design
Operations & Maintenance
Consulting
Project management
Sector Specialisms
Marketing
Human Resources
IT
Logistics
Project Management
Finance
Property
Legal
Role
What you would be doing
fault diagnosis
equipment installation
system testing
commissioning
routine maintenance
reporting
- Coach and mentor junior grades as required.
- Work collaboratively with other teams to ensure seamless operations.
- Perform routine maintenance and inspections to ensure optimal performance.
- Adhere to company policies and procedures.
- Undertake and direct work activities in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with all relevant standards.
- Diagnose and repair faults in telecoms transmission / voice systems (SDH,PDH, IP networks).
- Check that vehicles, plant, tools, equipment and materials under your control are fit for use and are used/stored and disposed of correctly.
- Hold and retain competencies relevant to this post, required by business need.
- Control and check the quality of work undertaken and confirm assets are compliant to standards.
- Accurately report all work completed/not completed and produce/maintain records as required.
- Check that the staff under your control have the appropriate and valid competencies.
- Establish and maintain appropriate safety arrangements for staff under your control including Contractors.
- Undertake work and associated duties for which you are trained and competent.
- Carry out work safely and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures, method statements or other relevant instructions.
- Install, test, and commission telecoms equipment and systems.
What you bring
nvq level2
team leadership
communication
vehicle driving
communications inspection
safe systems
- Ideally hold (or be working towards) an NVQ level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or
- Able to demonstrate, promote and embed safe working behaviours within the team.
- Knowledge of relevant standards, procedures and instructions.
- Able to lead, motivate and direct a team.
- Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Knowledge of how to organise and control the safe and efficient delivery of work.
- Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need.
- Knowledge and experience of Communications inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal
- Experience of arranging and implementing safe systems of work.
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Security clearance- offer subject to pre‑employment medical assessment, including drug & alcohol test.
- employment conditional on satisfactory completion of pre‑employment checks.
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Company
Overview
20,000 miles of track
Rail Network Span
The extensive railway infrastructure it manages spans over 20,000 miles, ensuring connectivity across the UK.
30,000 bridges
Managed Structures
Operates and maintains over 30,000 bridges to ensure safe rail passage for trains and passengers.
- Responsible for managing the country’s railway infrastructure, playing a vital role in the UK's transport system.
- Ensures the safe passage of trains through its management of critical railway assets.
- Origins date back to 2002, when the rail infrastructure was brought into public ownership.
- Based in Milton Keynes, it is a crucial player in delivering major transportation projects.
- Typical projects include track renewal, station modernization, and large-scale electrification efforts.
- Oversees one of the world’s most complex and busiest rail networks, with significant investment in improving connectivity across the UK.
- Focuses on maintaining safety and operational efficiency through cutting-edge technology and engineering solutions.
- Collaborates with train operators and local authorities to ensure seamless travel experiences for passengers.
- Delivers the High Speed 2 (HS2) project, set to revolutionize rail travel in the UK.
- Committed to improving sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of rail transport.
- Safety first, always.
- We value people’s ideas, energy and drive.
- We are responsible, dependable and accountable.
- We are better together, we collaborate, share knowledge and support each other.
- We challenge ourselves to deliver outstanding performance.
- We are committed to doing the right thing.
50% Reduction
Carbon Emissions Target
The company aims to reduce its carbon emissions by half by 2025 compared to 2017 levels.
Net Zero 2050
Carbon Neutrality Goal
The company is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
- Increasing use of renewable energy across operations.
- Promoting low-carbon technologies, including electrification of rail networks.
- Investing in green innovation and sustainable rail infrastructure.
- Commitment to reducing waste, with a focus on reusing and recycling materials.
- Developing and implementing nature-based solutions to enhance biodiversity.
40% Women
Senior Leadership Target
Aiming for 40% of women in senior leadership roles by 2025 to achieve greater gender balance.
- Rolling out initiatives to support career progression for all employees, particularly women and ethnic minorities.
- Ongoing leadership development programs focused on building a more inclusive workplace.
- Increasing the representation of women in technical roles.
- Diversifying recruitment efforts, including targeting underrepresented groups.
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