Artisan (B&C)

Network Rail; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Choice of pension schemes

Discounted leisure train travel foryou

75% subsidy on Rail and Undergrounds e

5 days paid volunteer or carers leave

My Benefits platform - discounts on a^

Job summary

Network Rail is seeking a maintenance professional for a 6-month secondment position based at Liverpool Lime Street. The role requires leading a team, delivering safe work, and ensuring adherence to standards across assets and services.

The successful candidate will manage safety arrangements, coordinate safe systems of work, and report on progress while supporting colleagues and stakeholders. This fixed-term assignment offers career development within the North West region.

Qualifications

• Trained and where appropriate, qualified in the relevant trade.
• Experience of arranging and implementing safe systems of work.
• Experience of organising and controlling the safe and efficient delivery of work.
• Able to demonstrate and promote safe working behaviours.
• Able to lead, motivate and direct a team.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Experience in the servicing and repair of either building fabric or building plant and equipment.
• Knowledge of relevant standards, procedures and instructions.
• Hold and retain competencies relevant to this post, required by business need.
• Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need.
• Membership of CITB Construction Skill Certification Scheme.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain appropriate safety arrangements for staff under your control including Contractors.
• Carry out work safely and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures, method statements or other relevant instructions with minimum disruption to customers and stakeholders.
• Undertake work and associated duties for which you are trained and competent.
• Undertake and direct work activities in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with all relevant standards.
• Prepare site specific risk assessment in conjunction with risk control manuals. Review safe system of work documentation where required.
• Deliver and maintain an effective service to customers and key stakeholders.
• Control and check the quality of work undertaken and confirm assets are compliant to standards.
• Check that the staff under your control have the appropriate and valid competencies.
• Check that vehicles, plant, tools, equipment and materials under your control are fit for use and are used/stored and disposed of correctly.
• Accurately report all work completed/not completed and produce/maintain records as required.
• Contribute to your own development and that of others.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.

Job description

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 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.

We’re committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we’ll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.

Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision .

About the role

This is a 6 month secondment opportunity.

Grade - Maintenance

Here are a few of the benefits we offer:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Choice of pension schemes
• Discounted leisure train travel for you and your family
• 75% subsidy on Rail and Underground season tickets
• 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
• My Benefits platform - giving national and local discounts on retailers, gym membership and more

Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know¿we'll do our best to assist you.

For help with the recruitment process, please contact North West & Central Resourcing

• Establish and maintain appropriate safety arrangements for staff under your control including Contractors.
• Carry out work safely and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures, method statements or other relevant instructions with minimum disruption to customers and stakeholders.
• Undertake work and associated duties for which you are trained and competent.
• Undertake and direct work activities in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with all relevant standards.
• Prepare site specific risk assessment in conjunction with risk control manuals. Review safe system of work documentation where required.
• Deliver and maintain an effective service to customers and key stakeholders.
• Control and check the quality of work undertaken and confirm assets are compliant to standards.
• Check that the staff under your control have the appropriate and valid competencies.
• Check that vehicles, plant, tools, equipment and materials under your control are fit for use and are used/stored and disposed of correctly.
• Accurately report all work completed/not completed and produce/maintain records as required.
• Contribute to your own development and that of others.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.

Your experience and skills

• Trained and where appropriate, qualified in the relevant trade.
• Experience of arranging and implementing safe systems of work.
• Experience of organising and controlling the safe and efficient delivery of work.
• Able to demonstrate and promote safe working behaviours.
• Able to lead, motivate and direct a team.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Experience in the servicing and repair of either building fabric or building plant and equipment.
• Knowledge of relevant standards, procedures and instructions.
• Hold and retain competencies relevant to this post, required by business need.
• Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need.
• Membership of CITB Construction Skill Certification Scheme.

Key Information

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Fixed-Term

Hours:

Full Time

Location:

Liverpool Lime Street Managed Station, Liverpool

Geographical Area:

North West England

Closing Date:

14-OCT-2026

Job Category:

Engineering and Asset Management

Function:

North West & Central Region

Organisation:

AY Project Manager PPM Reactive & MEW North Direct (850008) G5