Technician

TN United Kingdom; Ashford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Technicians to join their team, focusing on essential maintenance for the railway system. This role offers a unique opportunity to work outdoors in all weather conditions, ensuring the safety and efficiency of operations. No prior rail experience is necessary, as comprehensive training will be provided. Candidates will develop management skills by deputizing for the Team Leader and will be supported in their journey towards leadership roles. If you are a team player with a passion for safety and continuous learning, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to motivate and direct teams safely and efficiently.
• Inspection, faulting, maintenance, and renewal techniques relevant to the discipline.

Responsibilities

• Support essential maintenance to keep the railway running safely.
• Lead the team, ensure safety standards, and challenge risks.

Skills

Leadership

Effective Communication

Technical Skills

Safety Awareness

Problem Solving

Willingness to Learn

Education

NVQ Level 1 or 2

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Job Overview

Working in all weathers on the frontline, you'll carry out maintenance and faulting activities. You'll develop management skills by deputising for the Team Leader and help keep our nation moving daily.

As a Technician, you'll support essential maintenance to keep the railway running safely and smoothly for passengers and freight. No prior rail experience is necessary; we focus on transferable skills and provide comprehensive training.

Application Process

All applicants must complete pre-screening questions, which require careful reading and response.

Role Details

Technicians serve as a vital link between the Team Leader and operatives, specializing in Signalling & Telecoms. You'll work outdoors in all conditions, handling manual, electrical, and digital equipment, often in challenging terrains, near moving trains.

Team and Personal Development

Being a team player and safety-focused is essential. You may lead the team, ensure safety standards, and challenge risks. The role offers a pathway to future leadership, supported by ongoing training in technical and non-technical skills.

Minimum Skills and Qualifications

• Leadership: Ability to motivate and direct teams safely and efficiently.
• Effective Communication: Clear instructions and teamwork.
• Technical Skills: Inspection, faulting, maintenance, and renewal techniques relevant to the discipline.
• Safety: Role model safe behaviors, implement safe systems, and challenge unsafe situations.
• Problem Solving: Persistent in finding safe, effective solutions.
• Willingness to Learn: Continuous development of skills and knowledge.
• Relevant Qualification: NVQ Level 1 or 2, or equivalent experience.

Additional Information

• Shifts: Including days, nights, weekends.
• Outdoor Work: Comfortable in all weather conditions.
• Drug and Alcohol Testing & Medical: Mandatory for employment.
• Driving Licence: Category B required.
• Commute: Within 60 minutes of the location.