Technician [Off Track]

Overview

Maintain, inspect and repair land alongside tracks, handling vegetation and drainage.

Key Responsibilities

• screening
• problem solving
• skill development
• standards

Tasks

-Meet the required benchmark for application screening questions -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 in your working environment.

Requirements

• nvq level
• category b
• technical skills
• leadership
• safety
• communication

What You Bring

-Knowledge of discipline-specific maintenance, inspection, faulting and renewal techniques -Driving - As a technician you’ll also need a driving licence (category B) so you can drive Network Rail vehicles. -Effective communicator – You’ll need strong communication skills and be able to deliver clear instructions to the team and other colleagues. -Willing and able to work shifts in all weathers -Commute times - You’ll also need to be within a 60-minute commute of the location that you’re applying for. -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. -Strong communication skills, both in person and in writing -Leadership – You’re able to lead, motivate and direct a team for safe and efficient work delivery. -Knowledge of how to organise and control the safe and efficient delivery of work -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. -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. -Experience of arranging and implementing safe systems of work -Safe working - Offers of employment are subject to drug and alcohol testing and passing of the relevant medical assessment (if not already held). This will include a hearing and eyesight examination. If you’re an external candidate – you will also be required to undergo BPSS pre-employment checks .

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Benefits

-Outdoor working - Our Technicians work outside in all weathers and so you’ll be comfortable working in different conditions.

About Network Rail

-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.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-drug and alcohol testing and relevant medical assessment (hearing and eyesight). -bpss pre‑employment checks required.