Overhead Line Technician – Field-Based

Network Rail; Bedford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension schemes (choice)

Discounted leisure train travel for你r家

75% subsidy on Rail and Underground-

Job summary

Network Rail is looking for a Maintenance Technician to help keep the nation moving. You’ll work outdoors as part of a team on essential rail maintenance, applying training to operate safely on the network and ensure reliable service for passengers and freight.

We value transferable skills and will provide training to work safely on site. This role offers a clear career path in a company recognised for its safety culture and industry impact.

Qualifications

• Experience of arranging and implementing safe systems of work.
• Knowledge of how to organise and control the safe and efficient delivery of work.
• Able to lead, motivate and direct a team.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ideally hold (or be working towards) an NVQ level 1 or 2 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.

Responsibilities

• Carry out work safely and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures, method statements or other relevant instructions.
• 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.
• Control and check the quality of work undertaken and confirm assets are compliant to standards.
• Establish and maintain appropriate safety arrangements for staff under your control including Contractors.
• 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.

Skills

Overhead Lines

Safety procedures

Team leadership

Communication (verbal & written)

Education

NVQ level 1/2 in a relevant subject

Job description

Network Rail is looking for a Maintenance Technician to help keep the nation moving. You’ll work outdoors as part of a team on essential rail maintenance, applying training to operate safely on the network and ensure reliable service for passengers and freight.

We value transferable skills and will provide training to work safely on site. This role offers a clear career path in a company recognised for its safety culture and industry impact.