Network Rail
Operates and maintains the UK’s rail infrastructure, ensuring safe and efficient train travel.
10‑month safety placement supporting railway health, safety and wellbeing projects.
23 days ago
£22,932 - £22,932
Entry-level
Full Time
Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
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
Description
public safety
workforce safety
occupational health
standards management
data reporting
risk management
- Public Safety team – who lead on suicide and trespass prevention for the railway
- Can organise activities for yourself and others to ensure projects progress as planned.
- Workforce safety team - who look after the safety of our track workers.
- Occupational health team - who monitor and ensure the health and wellbeing of our workforce.
- Standards and Controls team - who manage and support the publication of our company standards.
- Reporting and assurance team - who collect, analyse and give insight on our health and safety data.
- Level Crossing Safety team -who oversee the risk management of level crossings
Requirements
communication
teamwork
statistics
data science
ms applications
it skills
- Have great communication skills, building relationships with colleagues.
- Are tenacious, can solve problems and drive solutions to conclusion.
- Statistics and/or Data science
- Work well in a team but can also progress projects under your own initiative.
- Have a good grounding in MS applications and solid I.T skills.
Benefits
Information not given or found
Training + Development
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Interview process
- interviews scheduled for mid-january.
Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
- employment conditional on satisfactory pre‑employment checks.
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.
Culture + Values
- 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.
Environment + Sustainability
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.
Inclusion & Diversity
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.