Rail Maintenance Technician: Welding & Grinding

Network Rail; Northampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension schemes

Discounted train travel for you and/or

Rail season tickets subsidy

Volunteer or carers leave

Job summary

Network Rail is seeking a Technician to support daily maintenance across the rail network from the Northampton area. You’ll work outdoors in a team, delivering essential upkeep to keep trains running safely for passengers and freight.

We value transferable skills and offer training to ensure safe and competent work on the network. A rewarding career path exists with a company recognized for its culture and industry impact.

Qualifications

• Experience of arranging and implementing safe systems of work.
• Ability to lead, motivate and direct a team.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Carry out work safely and in accordance with safe systems of work.
• Undertake work and duties for which you are trained and competent.
• Direct work activities safely and efficiently, following standards.

Skills

Safe systems of work

Team leadership

Effective communication

Driving vehicles

Education

NVQ Level 1/2 or equivalent

Job description

Network Rail is seeking a Technician to support daily maintenance across the rail network from the Northampton area. You’ll work outdoors in a team, delivering essential upkeep to keep trains running safely for passengers and freight.

We value transferable skills and offer training to ensure safe and competent work on the network. A rewarding career path exists with a company recognized for its culture and industry impact.