Senior Technician [General Ops]

NETWORK RAIL; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlement

Pension schemes

Rail travel discounts

Job summary

Network Rail in Glasgow (Scotland) is seeking a Senior Telecoms Technician to install, maintain and repair telecommunications systems across the railway network. You will lead a team, work safely, and ensure systems meet required standards.

The role requires experience in telecoms installations, fault diagnosis, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams within a safety‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of arranging and implementing safe systems of work.
• Ability to lead, motivate and direct a team.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Communications inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, and commission telecoms equipment and systems across the railway network.
• Perform routine maintenance and inspections to ensure optimal performance.
• Diagnose and repair faults in telecoms transmission/voice systems (SDH, PDH, IP).
• Co-operate with other teams to ensure seamless operations and safety.

Job description

Who We Are

Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve.

We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.

Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision.

If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Scotland's Railway is part of this large family and it covers a large geographical area from the Borders to Thurso at the far tip of the North East of Scotland, accounting for almost 20 per cent of the UK rail network. We provide rapid access along busy commuter routes to our seven cities, servicing the varied needs of our business and leisure commuter services, including cross border services and rural services. We have up to 50 freight services operating every day and we are steadily building capacity for this to grow. Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users, drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues and protecting safety and wellbeing.

About the role

This is a Full-Time Permanent position.

The Senior Technician undertakes and directs inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal work as allocated safely, efficiently and to relevant standards and where directed, lead a team.

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Telecoms Technician to join our dynamic team in Glasgow. As a Telecoms Technician, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of telecommunications systems and equipment (SDH, PDH, IP and GSM) used across our railway network.

Here are some of the duties your role will include:

• Install, test, and commission telecoms equipment and systems.
• Perform routine maintenance and inspections to ensure optimal performance.
• Diagnose and repair faults in telecoms transmission / voice systems (SDH, PDH, IP networks).
• Work collaboratively with other teams to ensure seamless operations.
• Establish and maintain appropriate safety arrangements for staff under your control including Contractors.
• Carry out work safely and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures, method statements or other relevant instructions.
• Undertake work and associated duties for which you are trained and competent.
• Undertake and direct work activities in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with all relevant standards.
• Control and check the quality of work undertaken and confirm assets are compliant to standards.
• Check that the staff under your control have the appropriate and valid competencies.
• Check that vehicles, plant, tools, equipment and materials under your control are fit for use and are used/stored and disposed of correctly.
• Accurately report all work completed/not completed and produce/maintain records as required.
• Contribute to your own development and that of others.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Deputise for the Section Manager as required.
• Coach and mentor junior grades as required.

We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone! Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know-we'll do our best to assist you.

Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.

You can visit Evenbreak's Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please contact [e-mail].

Grade: Former IMC Terms and Conditions (IMC51)

Salary: £47,864

Closing date: Midnight on Thursday 27th August 2026 - late applications will not be accepted.

Here are a few of the benefits we offer:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Choice of pension schemes
• Discounted leisure train travel for you and your family
• 75% subsidy on Rail and Underground season tickets
• 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
• My Benefits platform - giving national and local discounts on retailers, gym membership and more

Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know-we'll do our best to assist you.

PLEASE NOTE - all offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre‑employment checks:

Your experience and skills

Essential Criteria

1. Experience of arranging and implementing safe systems of work.
2. Knowledge of how to organise and control the safe and efficient delivery of work.
3. Able to demonstrate, promote and embed safe working behaviours within the team.
4. Able to lead, motivate and direct a team.
5. Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
6. Knowledge and experience of Communications inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal
7. techniques.
8. Knowledge of relevant standards, procedures and instructions.
9. Hold and retain competencies relevant to this post, required by business need.
10. Ideally hold (or be working towards) an NVQ level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or
11. have attained an appropriate level of knowledge through equivalent relevant experience.
12. Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need.