Rail Track Maintenance Operative - Outdoor Team

Network Rail; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension schemes

Discounted travel

Rail season ticket subsidy

Volunteer or carers leave

Job summary

Network Rail is hiring for a full-time Maintenance operative to support the daily upkeep of the rail network. You will work outdoors in a small team, delivering safe maintenance to keep passengers and freight moving.

Training will be provided, with NVQ1 as a target, and progression opportunities within a company ranked among the top employers. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliable communication.

Qualifications

• Candidates should demonstrate transferrable skills and behaviours.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Carry out work safely and in accordance with safe systems of work procedures and instructions.
• Undertake work and duties for which you are trained and competent.
• Work activities as directed in a safe and efficient manner and in line with standards.
• Check that vehicles, plant, tools, equipment and materials are fit for use and stored/disposed of correctly.
• Contribute to your own development and adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Be able to work as part of a team and communicate effectively.
• Hold and retain competencies relevant to the post; ideally working towards NVQ 1.
• Be able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Driving

Education

NVQ 1 (or equivalent)

Job description

Network Rail is hiring for a full-time Maintenance operative to support the daily upkeep of the rail network. You will work outdoors in a small team, delivering safe maintenance to keep passengers and freight moving.

Training will be provided, with NVQ1 as a target, and progression opportunities within a company ranked among the top employers. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliable communication.