Network Rail
Technician [Track Maintenance]
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Who We Are
Join Network Rail! Where People and Connections Matter
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 our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role is vital to building a better, more connected railway.
We’re committed to a diverse, inclusive workplace, reflecting the communities we serve. Discover more about our ED&I commitments. We value flexibility and prioritise a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we’ll support any needs throughout recruitment.
Safe behaviour is a core requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants must demonstrate awareness of our safety vision.
About The Role
You’ll help keep our nation moving daily.
As a technician, you’ll work outdoors in teams, supporting essential maintenance to keep the railway safe, efficient, and running smoothly for passengers and freight.
Our technician community spans diverse backgrounds—this could be your first step into rail! We focus on transferable skills and behaviours, offering full training to ensure safe and competent teamwork.
Succesful candidates can expect a rewarding, fulfilling career with Network Rail—a company recently ranked in Glassdoor’s Top 50 Best Places to Work (2021).
Important Note: Some standard maintenance contract roles may require on-call work.
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- Salary: £38,482
- Closing Date: 29th May 2026
- Contact for Process Questions: AngliaResourcing@networkrail.com
What’s In It For You?
Here are some benefits we offer:
- Generous annual leave
- Choice of pension schemes
- Discounted leisure train travel for you and your family
- 75% subsidy on rail & underground season tickets
- 5 days paid volunteer or carers’ leave
- My Benefits platform – offering national/local discounts on retailers, gyms, and more
We prioritise ensuring your candidate experience is positive. If you need adjustments, simply inform us—we’ll assist as much as possible.
Note: Some roles require face-to-face drugs & alcohol testing. Further details are provided when you receive a formal offer.
All offers are conditional on pre-employment checks. For more information, click here.
Your Experience And Skills
Technicians link team leaders with operatives, ensuring seamless operations across disciplines. For this role, you’ll specialise in track maintenance:
- You’ll be responsible for maintaining, inspecting, and repairing the track network (also known as Permanent Way).
- Manual work involves handling rails, sleepers, ballast, drainage, and ancillary structures supporting trains.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Carry out work safely and align with safe systems of work, method statements, or relevant instructions.
- Perform trained and competent tasks.
- Lead work activities safely, efficiently while adhering to all standards.
- Control and confirm that assets meet compliance standards.
- Establish and maintain safety arrangements for staff, contractors, and equipment.
- Ensure all team members hold valid competencies.
- Verify that vehicles, tools, and materials are fit for use, stored/disposed of correctly.
- Report work completed/not completed and maintain accurate records.
- Foster personal and team development.
- Adhere to company policies and procedures.
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Essential Criteria
- Experience in arranging and implementing safe systems of work.
- Organisational and control skills for safe and efficient work delivery.
- Ability to demonstrate, promote, and embed safe working behaviours within teams.
- Ability to lead, motivate, and direct a team effectively.
- Strong verbal and written communication.
- Knowledge of permanent way inspection, fault diagnosis, maintenance, and renewal techniques.
- Familiarity with standards, procedures, and instructions.
- Holding mantained competencies for this role, as determined by business needs.
- Ideally, NVQ Level 1/2 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject—experience can substitute formal qualifications.
- Willingness/drive ability for routes required by the business (modes of transport not specified).
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