Assistant Track Maintenance Engineer

Network Rail; England; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading railway infrastructure company is seeking an Assistant Track Maintenance Engineer to lead a Technical Support team, monitor asset performance, and ensure safety compliance. The ideal candidate will have relevant technical competence, knowledge of maintenance processes, and hold an HNC/HND or equivalent qualification. The position offers a competitive salary of £43,588 to £50,018 and benefits like pro-rated annual leave, rail subsidies, and more.

Benefits

28 days of annual leave

Discounted benefits and schemes

Rail and underground season ticket subsidies

Leisure travel discounts

Contributory pension options

Qualifications

• Relevant technical competence required.
• Knowledge of maintenance processes and techniques necessary.
• Experience with safety management processes important.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Technical Support team.
• Undertake technical inspections and investigations.
• Coordinate track monitoring and quality checks.

Skills

Relevant technical competence

Knowledge of maintenance delivery processes and techniques

Knowledge of safety and compliance management processes

Knowledge of the operational railway environment

Detailed knowledge of relevant standards and procedures

Design knowledge and experience

Failure/incident management and rectification techniques

Knowledge of other functional disciplines

Good interpersonal skills

Good influencing skills

Good communication skills

Good organisational skills

HNC/HND or equivalent qualification

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

Assistant Track Maintenance Engineer [Off Track] -Lead and direct the Technical Support Team to provide production, performance, assurance, technical, analytical, and data quality support to the Maintenance Engineering team. You will monitor asset performance, provide technical guidance, and manage assurance and compliance processes while maintaining accurate records and supporting the professional development of colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a dedicated Technical Support team to drive business objectives and maintain high standards of safety, competence, and engagement.
• Undertake technical inspections, investigations, survey and design work, and review and approve method statements and plans for maintenance activities.
• Coordinate local requirements for track monitoring, deliver outputs, and implement a structured programme of staff surveillance, work quality, and asset condition checks.
• Maintain accurate records and support professional development of team members.

Qualifications and Skills

• Relevant technical competence
• Knowledge of maintenance delivery processes and techniques
• Knowledge of safety and compliance management processes
• Knowledge of the operational railway environment
• Detailed knowledge of relevant standards and procedures
• Design knowledge and experience
• Failure/incident management and rectification techniques
• Knowledge of other functional disciplines
• Good interpersonal, influencing, communication and organisational skills
• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of coaching techniques

About the Employer

Network Rail operates and maintains the railway infrastructure 24/7/365. Our purpose is to connect people and goods with where they need to be. We are committed to a simpler, better, greener railway and to diversity and inclusion in all we do.

How to Apply

We are a Disability Confident Leader and welcome disabled applicants. Salary and benefits: Salary: £43,588 - £50,018 plus benefits including pro-rated annual leave entitlement (28 days), discounted benefits and schemes, rail and underground season ticket subsidies, leisure travel discounts, contributory pension options, and more.