Examination Data Technician (Data Processing)

Network Rail; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 28 days annual leave

Rail travel subsidies

Pension options

Flexible and agile working

Gym memberships

Discounts on shopping

Job summary

Network Rail in Milton Keynes is offering a permanent Data Management Officer role within the Supply Chain Operations (SCO) team. The position is 35 hours per week with a hybrid pattern: three days in the office and two days from home.

The role focuses on data management, quality assurance and data provision across core systems. The ideal candidate will have GCSE English and Maths, strong communication and analytical skills, plus experience in data management activities.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths, at least grade C or equivalent.
• Strong data handling and analytical abilities.
• Clear communication and ability to work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an efficient and effective data management service.
• Collate and monitor the quality of data received against requirements; liaise with providers to resolve data quality shortfalls.
• Maintain data in core systems and libraries to applicable standards and work instructions.
• Provide data to other corporate and third‑party systems and ensure synchronization between systems.
• Maintain records of data provision and assist in management information reporting.
• Support development and delivery of data improvement activities and system enhancements.
• Liaise with managers, customers and stakeholders as required.
• Assist the Data Management team as required.

Skills

Data management

Analytical skills

Good communication

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

Join Our Team at Network Rail! Are you ready to make a difference in people's lives? At Network Rail, we connect passengers and freight customers, ensuring safe and efficient transportation across the country. We’re an organisation where people truly matter, and when you join us, you matter to us and millions of others.

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.

We are an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don’t always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we’ll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.

Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you!

About The Role

Route Services is a division of Network Rail that provides the Routes with services so they can help Network Rail deliver a better railway for a better Britain. We support the Routes with a myriad of services and supplies they need to maintain and operate the railway.

This role sits within Supply Chain Operations (SCO), an area of the business which supplies and delivers the logistics, materials, components, rail and road fleet that enable the maintenance and renewal of the railway. SCO keeps the materials, machinery and components required by its customers moving - making sure they are on-site when needed so work can go ahead as planned and on schedule.

Working with us is More than a Salary

Vacancy type: This role is permanent.

Location: This position is based at The Quadrant, Milton Keynes. This role requires attendance in the office five days a week during training. Following successful completion of training, you will work a hybrid pattern of three days in the office and two days from home each week.

Hours: 35 hours per week with hybrid working and travel as required. Flexible working and job shares can be considered.

Salary range: Band 6, £26,178 - £27,173 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

Closing date: 20 October 2026. Late applicants will not be accepted. This role is being advertised internally and externally.

Benefits

At Network Rail you will have a clear development path, access to training and enjoy a range of employee benefits, such as up to 28 days annual leave, rail travel subsidies, a range of pension options, flexible and agile working arrangements, discounts on shopping, gym memberships and much more.

Compliance

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

• Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.

Recruitment Process

The recruitment process will consist of shortlisted candidates being invited to take part in the following.

• Competency Based Interview

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Key Accountabilities

• Deliver an efficient and effective data management service.
• Collate and monitor the quality of data received against specified requirements; liaise with data providers to resolve data and quality shortfalls.
• Maintain and update the data within appropriate core systems and libraries, in accordance with applicable standards and work instructions.
• Undertake the provision of data as required by other corporate and third party systems and processes, maintaining synchronisation between systems.
• Maintain accurate records of data provision, data maintenance and other activities and assist in the preparation of data assurance and other management information reports.
• Support the development and delivery of specific data improvement activities, and process and system enhancements.
• Liaise with managers, customers and stakeholders as required to undertake accountabilities.
• Assist the Data Management team as required.

Essential Skills and Experience

• GCSE grade C or above, or equivalent, in English and Maths.
• Good communication and analytical skills.
• Previous experience in data management activates.
• Proven ability to work systematically and meet deadlines.

Additional Experience (Not Essential)

• Knowledge of computer systems related to infrastructure asset data.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure data relevant to the GB railway.
• Good knowledge of railway geography and operations.
• Knowledge of asset condition data processing methods and processes.

Adjustments We Can Make

• Changing a provision, practice or 'the way things are done' For example, we can give candidates extra time to complete online, tasks or interviews as needed.
• 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.