Senior Technical Officer, Track Systems & Electrification

Network Rail; Bedford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Pension schemes

Discounted rail travel for you and a/​

Rail and Underground season tickets 75

Volunteer or carers leave (5 days)

Job summary

Network Rail is seeking a Maintenance professional responsible for delivering technical work safely and in line with approved standards. You will design, install, test and commission equipment, supervise inspections, surveys and investigations, and maintain accurate records.

The role emphasizes prioritising workloads, coordinating resources and supporting continuous improvement, with a focus on safety and collaboration within the team.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of technical support activities and techniques.
• Knowledge of electrification and plant maintenance.
• NVQ Level 2/3 in engineering/leadership or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical work safely, efficiently and to approved procedures.
• Design, install, test and commission equipment; carry out inspections and surveys.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the team and coordinate workloads.

Skills

Technical support

Electrification knowledge

Design processes

Safe working practices

Communication skills

Coaching/mentoring

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in engineering/leadership

Job description

Network Rail is seeking a Maintenance professional responsible for delivering technical work safely and in line with approved standards. You will design, install, test and commission equipment, supervise inspections, surveys and investigations, and maintain accurate records.

The role emphasizes prioritising workloads, coordinating resources and supporting continuous improvement, with a focus on safety and collaboration within the team.