Technician [Distribution & Plant

Network Rail; Wales; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail service provider in Wales is seeking a qualified technician to maintain and support the rail network. The role requires electrical qualifications and offers outdoor work in diverse conditions. Candidates must lead teams, prioritize safety, and possess a category B driving license. This position provides opportunities for career growth and includes various employee benefits.

Benefits

Privileged staff travel

Subsidy on rail season tickets

Healthcare offers and discounts

Work-life balance support

Paid volunteering leave

Reserve leave for Armed Forces

Qualifications

• Minimum of NVQ Level 2 in Electrical installation required.
• Competence in relevant electrical qualification or prior experience.
• Must have a driving license (category B).

Responsibilities

• Work outdoors in all conditions, supporting essential maintenance.
• Lead teams, ensuring adherence to safety standards.
• Be a role model for safe working behaviors.

Skills

Leadership

Effective communication

Technical skills

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Relevant qualification

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Electrical Installation

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

Job description

Overview

You'll help keep our nation moving every single day. This is a critical part of the work we do: 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 different backgrounds, and this might be the first time that you've even considered a career in rail. We're focused on your transferrable skills and behaviours and if you can demonstrate that, then we will provide you with all the necessary training to have you working safely and competently out on the network. Diversity and inclusion are more than just buzz words for us. We're constantly striving to make sure we provide a welcoming and safe environment for everyone. We recognise that certain groups are under‑represented within our team and we're working closely with our regional diversity and inclusion networks to make sure we support these groups as best as we can.

Qualifications

This is an Electrical based role which requires applicants to already be qualified in Electrical installation qualifications at a minimum of NVQ level 2 but NVQ level 3 Preferred. Competence may be awarded at Level 2 if the individual has successfully achieved the following:

• a) C&G 2382 and C&G 2365, or
• b) an advanced apprenticeship in railway engineering with an electrical E&P bias, or
• c) course(s) deemed equivalent to either of the above, such as courses provided by the armed services, or
• d) provide evidence of previous experience in an electrical industry verified as acceptable by the Route Head of Asset [E&P], or their delegated authority.

The following qualifications may also be considered acceptable but are not limited to:

• City & Guilds - 236 Part 2, 2360, 2330, 2365, 2357, 8202 or 5357 and 2381.
• BTEC - Level 3 Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Electrical Installation.
• EAL - Level 3 Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Electrical Installation.

Responsibilities

Our technicians work outside in all conditions, at all times of the year, day or night. You could be involved in demanding manual work, often with the need to transport kit across tricky terrain. Being safety focused, respectful of rules and a team player will be critical as you'll often be working next to moving trains travelling at high speed.

You matter to your team. You will be a natural team player, and you’ll also be able to lead the team when asked by the team leader. You'll use your skills to deliver work safely and will check the team has the right competencies to meet our strict safety standards. You'll also be a role model for safe working behaviours and be confident to challenge any potential risks to safety, so that everyone gets home safe every day. Today's technicians can go onto become tomorrow's team leaders.

Skills & Attributes

• Leadership – You're able to lead, motivate and direct a team for safe and efficient work delivery.
• Effective communicator – You'll need strong communication skills and be able to deliver clear instructions to the team and other colleagues.
• Technical skills – You'll have knowledge and experience of inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal techniques in the discipline that you are applying for.
• Safety – You consistently role model safe behaviours, can arrange and implement safe systems of work, and are confident to challenge if you think a situation is unsafe.
• Problem solver – You'll be persistent in finding safe and effective solutions. You'll consistently develop your skills and competencies relevant to your discipline, keeping up to date with new standards, procedures and instructions. To issues you find out in your working environment.
• Willingness to learn – You'll consistently develop your skills and competencies relevant to your discipline, keeping up to date with new standards, procedures and instructions.
• Relevant qualification – You'll ideally hold an NVQ Level 1 or 2 linked to the discipline you are applying for. Or you have achieved an equivalent level of relevant experience.

Additional Information

• Shifts – Technician roles involve a changing shift pattern including days, nights and weekends.
• Outdoor working – Our technicians work outside in all weathers and so you'll be comfortable working in different conditions.
• Safe working – Offers of employment are subject to drug and alcohol testing and passing of the relevant medical assessment and BPSS pre‑employment checks. This will include a hearing and eyesight examination.
• Driving – As a technician you'll also need a driving licence (category B) so you can drive Network Rail vehicles.

About our people and the recruitment process

We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We look for opportunities to offer great opportunities to learn and grow through personal and professional development. And, if you make the grade then you can look forward to a rewarding and fulfilling career with a company that joined the top 50 in the Glassdoor's 2021 Best Places to Work.

Benefits

• Privileged staff travel – Leisure travel discount of 75% on all leisure travel and includes family members.
• A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train.
• Benefits package including healthcare offers, a cycle to work scheme, discounted healthcare club membership, and a discounted offers and benefits including childcare, healthcare and online shopping site.
• Effectively manage work‑life balance with a 35hrs per week contract, with hybrid working, flexible working, and family friendly support.
• 5 days paid volunteering leave.
• 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community.

Commitment to Continuous Learning

Your commitment to self‑development and continuous learning is hugely important in this role and we'll provide you with all the training to develop both technical skills and non‑technical skills. If you're joining us from another industry, the structured training will give you the skills and confidence to move into a rewarding career in rail. Today's technicians are tomorrow's technicians and team leaders, and we offer a clear career path for you.

Vision and Impact

At Network Rail, we're part of a large family serving millions of passengers and freight users throughout the UK every day. Our service impacts millions of people and we strive to become more efficient as we enhance, maintain and operate our network. Now is a fantastic time and join our team in Wales and Western region as we finalise the reforms to our maintenance organisation which will deliver: a safer and more reliable and punctual service for passengers and employees - quicker fault fixes by more agile multi‑disciplined response teams; individual rostering – enabling us to send the right number of people to fix a fault; multi‑skilling – investing in the knowledge and skills of our people so they are better equipped to fix the most common faults themselves; accelerated and improved technology deployment – we have a raft of labour and life‑saving technology ready to be rolled out.