Technician - MMT Team

Network Rail; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading railway infrastructure company based in Basingstoke seeks a Technician to support essential maintenance and ensure railway safety. The ideal candidate will have previous railway experience, technical skills in maintenance, and the ability to lead a team. This outdoor role requires a strong commitment to safety and will provide structured training for continuous development. A valid driving license is necessary, and candidates must be within a 60-minute commute.

Qualifications

• Previous railway experience required.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather.
• Must have a valid driving license (Category B).
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Commitment to safety and self-development.

Responsibilities

• Support essential maintenance of the railway.
• Ensure safe working conditions and challenge risks.
• Lead a team for efficient work delivery.
• Conduct inspections and fault detections.

Skills

Leadership

Effective communication

Technical skills in maintenance

Safety awareness

Problem-solving

Willingness to learn

Education

NVQ Level 1 or 2 or equivalent experience

Job description

A critical part of the work we do is the daily up keep 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. And if you make the grade then you can look forward to a rewarding and fulfilling career with a company that recently joined the top 50 in the Glassdoor's 2021 Best Places to Work.

About The Role (External)

• 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.
• Commute times – You'll also need to be within a 60‑minute commute of the location that you're applying for. To apply for this role you MUST have previous railway experience, this is not an entry level role , A natural team player, 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. 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 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.

Your Skills Matter

• 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.
• 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. All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.