Operative [Track Maintenance]

ENGINEERINGUK; Carnforth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Choice of pension schemes

Discounted leisure train travel

75% subsidy on Rail and Underground

5 days paid volunteer or carers leave

My Benefits platform

Job summary

Network Rail, based in Carnforth, North West England, is hiring for a Full-Time Permanent Maintenance role at Carnforth Station Car Park. The salary is £32,639 with a threat of on-call work for the standard maintenance contract, and there are extensive benefits including generous annual leave and pension options.

The role requires teamwork, clear communication, and relevant competencies. Training toward NVQ 1 is encouraged, and driving may be needed for business needs. Closing date: 8 Oct 2026.

Qualifications

• Able to work as part of a team.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Hold and retain competencies relevant to this post, required by the business need.
• Ideally hold (or be working towards) an NVQ 1 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.
• Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need.

Skills

Team player

Effective communicator

Driving ability

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ 1 or equivalent

Job description

Employer Network Rail Location Carnforth Station Car Park, Carnforth, North West England Salary £32,639 Closing date 8 Oct 2026

View more categories View less categories Sector Engineering , Transport and Logistics Role Manual Skilled Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time

Who We Are

Network Rail operates and maintains the railway infrastructure 24/7 365 days a year. Our purpose is to connect people and goods with where they need to be and our vision is for a simpler, better, greener railway. We're proud to be named as one of the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equity for the fourth year running. Find out more from our people here. Our North West route covers Cheshire to Cumbria, including key cities like Liverpool and Manchester, and destinations such as Blackpool and the Lake District. Major stations include Crewe, Liverpool Lime Street, Preston, and Manchester Piccadilly and Victoria. This busy region sees 1.3 million daily passengers and moves 700,000 tonnes of freight weekly, with 571 stations making up a quarter of Britain's rail network. In the North West & Central Region, we're proud to be building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We know that inclusive teams make better decisions, drive innovation, and help us create a safer, more accessible railway for everyone. Even if you don't meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. If you're passionate about making a difference and believe you have the skills or potential to thrive in this role, we'd love to hear from you. We're committed to creating an open, supportive environment where everyone feels they belong. Your unique perspective and experience could be exactly what we need to keep Britain moving safely and sustainably. Discover more about our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail Equity, diversity and inclusion - Network Rail.

About the role

If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. This is a Full-Time Permanent. Please note there are multiple roles available. Salary - £32,639. Grade - Maintenance. *Please Note: There may be a requirement to work on call in this role if you opt to take the Standard Maintenance contract.

• 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.

PLEASE NOTE - all offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Your experience and skills

• Able to work as part of team.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Hold and retain competencies relevant to this post, required by the business need.
• Ideally hold (or be working towards) an NVQ 1 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.
• Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need.

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