Rail Track Maintenance Operative - Safety-Critical

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 28 days

Pension scheme

Rail season tickets subsidy

Leisure travel discount

Volunteer leave

Carer's leave

Healthcare scheme

GymPass discounts

Cycle to work

Maternity/Paternity leave

Job summary

Network Rail in the United Kingdom is hiring a Track Maintenance Operative. You will repair and maintain track, inspect and respond to faults, and travel across locations to keep the railway safe and reliable. Training is provided regardless of prior rail experience.

The role requires a safety-focused, proactive team player with a full UK driving licence, and shifts include days, nights and weekends in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Team player with great communication skills.
• Punctual and proactive—always ready for the next job.
• Calm under pressure and safety-focused.
• Willing to learn and grow.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain track: perform inspections, maintenance and repairs to keep the network safe.
• Travel to sites across different locations as required by maintenance needs.
• Work outdoors in all weather, day or night, to keep the railway safe and operational.
• Prioritise safety with lookout duties and adherence to procedures.
• Support the wider team with fault-finding and emergency repairs when needed.

Skills

Team player with comms

Punctuality

Calm under pressure

Willing to learn

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Network Rail in the United Kingdom is hiring a Track Maintenance Operative. You will repair and maintain track, inspect and respond to faults, and travel across locations to keep the railway safe and reliable. Training is provided regardless of prior rail experience.

The role requires a safety-focused, proactive team player with a full UK driving licence, and shifts include days, nights and weekends in a dynamic environment.