Rail Testing & Lubrication Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Privileged staff travel

Rail season tickets subsidy

Healthcare & discounts

Flexible working

Armed Forces reserve leave

PROUD recognition scheme

Job summary

Network Rail is seeking a dedicated maintenance technician to join our team at Westbury Depot. The role emphasizes leading and supporting a small team, delivering work safely, and upholding strict safety standards while coordinating with colleagues on daily tasks.

We welcome transferrable skills, with full training provided on site. This permanent, full-time position offers a clear career path, a comprehensive benefits package, and a focus on personal and professional development within a large

Qualifications

• Leadership: able to lead, motivate, direct a team for safe, efficient work delivery.
• Effective communicator with clear instructions to team and colleagues.
• Technical skills in inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal techniques relevant to the discipline.
• Safety: model safe behaviours and implement safe systems of work; challenge unsafe situations.
• Problem solver: persistently find safe, effective solutions and stay up to date with standards.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills across disciplines and new procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team when required by the team leader and ensure safe delivery of work.
• Direct and motivate the team to maintain safety standards and competencies.
• Deliver work safely and check competencies to meet safety requirements.
• Contribute to a career path from technician to team leader through training and development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Technical skills

Safety

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Education

NVQ Level 1 or 2

Job description

Network Rail is seeking a dedicated maintenance technician to join our team at Westbury Depot. The role emphasizes leading and supporting a small team, delivering work safely, and upholding strict safety standards while coordinating with colleagues on daily tasks.

We welcome transferrable skills, with full training provided on site. This permanent, full-time position offers a clear career path, a comprehensive benefits package, and a focus on personal and professional development within a large