Technician

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Technician, where you'll be at the forefront of maintaining our vital rail network. This role offers a unique opportunity to work outdoors in various weather conditions, ensuring the safety and efficiency of train operations. You'll develop critical management skills by supporting the Team Leader and can expect a rewarding career path with comprehensive training. Your commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous learning will be essential as you contribute to keeping our railways running smoothly for passengers and freight alike. Embrace the challenge and make a difference every day!

Qualifications

• Demonstrate leadership and communication skills for team efficiency.
• Possess technical knowledge in maintenance and faulting techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support essential maintenance of the railway, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Lead the team when required, ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Effective communication

Technical skills

Safety

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Education

NVQ Level 1 or 2 or equivalent experience

Job description

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Working in all weathers on the frontline, you'll carry out everything from maintenance to faulting. What's more, you'll develop your management skills by deputising for the Team Leader.

You'll help keep our nation moving every single day.

A critical part of the work we do is the daily upkeep of the rail network. As a Technician you'll work outdoors in a team, supporting essential maintenance to keep the railway running safely and smoothly for passengers and freight users.

Our Technician community comes from a variety of backgrounds, and this might be the first time you've considered a career in rail. We're focused on your transferable skills and behaviours; if you can demonstrate that, we will provide all necessary training to ensure you work safely and competently on the network.

If you make the grade, you can look forward to a rewarding and fulfilling career with a company that recently ranked in the top 50 of Glassdoor's 2021 Best Places to Work.

Note: As part of the application process, all applicants are required to complete pre-screening questions. Please read each question carefully before responding.

About the role (External)

Our Technicians provide the essential link between the Team Leader and the team's Operatives.

Technicians specialise in various disciplines; for this role, you'll become a specialist in Conductor Rail Equipment.

Our Technicians work outdoors in all conditions, at all times of the year, day or night. You could be involved in manual work, often transporting kit across tricky terrain. Safety, respect for rules, and teamwork are critical, especially when working near moving trains at high speed.

You matter to your team

As a natural team player, you'll also be able to lead the team when asked by the Team Leader. You'll ensure work is delivered safely and that the team has the right competencies to meet safety standards. Be a role model for safe working behaviours and confident to challenge risks to safety.

You matter to us

Today's Technicians can progress to become tomorrow's Team Leaders. Your commitment to self-development and continuous learning is vital. We provide training to develop both technical and non-technical skills. If transitioning from another industry, our structured training will give you the skills and confidence for a rewarding rail career.

Your skills matter

Our Technicians play a vital role in maintenance. You don't necessarily need rail experience, but you should demonstrate how your transferrable skills meet the following:

• Leadership: Ability to lead, motivate, and direct a team for safe and efficient work.
• Effective communication: Strong skills to deliver clear instructions.
• Technical skills: Knowledge of inspection, faulting, maintenance, and renewal techniques relevant to your discipline.
• Safety: Role model safe behaviours, implement safe systems, and challenge unsafe situations.
• Problem solving: Persistence in finding safe, effective solutions and staying updated with standards and procedures.
• Willingness to learn: Continual development of skills and knowledge.
• Relevant qualification: Ideally NVQ Level 1 or 2, or equivalent experience.

Additional information

·Shifts: Includes days, nights, and weekends.

·Outdoor work: Comfortable working in all weather conditions.

·Safety: Employment is subject to drug/alcohol testing and medical assessments, including hearing and eyesight exams.

·Driving: Must have a category B driving license to operate Network Rail vehicles.

·Commute: Must live within a 60-minute commute of the location.

Essential criteria

• Experience in safe systems of work.
• Knowledge of organizing and controlling work delivery.
• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of maintenance, inspection, faulting, and renewal techniques.
• Ability to work shifts in all weather conditions.
• Pass the screening questions benchmark.