Network Rail
Locking Team Member
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At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. Click here to learn more.
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Some Of Our Great Benefits
- We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments
- Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered
- Generous annual leave up to 28 days plus statutory days (role dependant), with the option to buy/sell days
- Discounts at selected stations with your Network Rail pass
- 75% off leisure train tickets for you and your dependents (subject to T&Cs)
- Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets
- Volunteer leave to make a positive impact
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Vacancy Details
- Duration: This role is permanent
- Location: Crewe E200
- Grade and Salary: IMC 40 - £37,392
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About The Role
As a Mechanical & Electrical Locking Fitter you'll be responsible for the maintenance and repair of the mechanical signalling system and interlocking within the Network Rail Infrastructure.
In joining our Locking Team you'll be part of a dedicated and skilled team who utilise traditional engineering skills to help maintain a safe, reliable mechanical signalling system.
We Need Our Locking Team To
- Work safely at all times, ensuring that work carried out by the team is undertaken safely, expertly and in line with the relevant NR standards.
- Carry out Signalling & Track maintenance work according to correct specification and as instructed
- Undertake rapid response and on-call duties when rostered to do so.
- Ensure the safe keeping and correct use of tools and equipment.
- Have excellent engineering manual dexterity alongside excellent fault-finding skills
Your Experience And Skills
Essential Criteria
- A good understanding and knowledge of working within locking fitting, signalling or similar engineering equipment or experience working in a maintenance environment
- Excellent manual dexterity skills
- Strong numeracy and literacy skills
- The ability to communicate effectively
- A full UK driving licence
Desirable Criteria
- Able and willing to work shifts
- Ideally a Personal Track Safety (PTS) card holder
- Able to work well in a team environment where safety is paramount
- Ideally able to show previous experience supervising teams
Additional Information...
Click 'apply for this job' to apply. If you would like to speak the Resourcing Team, please contact RSResourcing@networkrail.co.uk.
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- Changing a physical feature of our workplace For example, office/room layout can be adapted to accommodate individual needs.
- Providing extra equipment or assistance For example, we can provide sign language interpreters and support workers where needed. Alternative document formats can be made available.
There are lots of other adjustments we can consider - please just ask!
Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by phone or email.
Closing date: 5th August 2026 Late applicants will not be accepted. This role is being advertised internally and externally.
On occasions, we may need to close the advert early based upon application volumes. Late applications may not be accepted.
Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our Safety Vision
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