Technician [Off Track] - Guildford

Network Rail; Guildford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Rail ticket subsidy

Leisure travel discount

Volunteer leave

Carer’s leave

Healthcare scheme

Gym discounts

Cycle to work

Parental leave

Job summary

Network Rail in Guildford is seeking a Technician - Off Track Maintenance to keep the railway safe and clear. You will support the Team Leader, inspect and maintain off-track assets, and deliver renewal work as required.

This safety-critical role requires flexibility to cover days, nights and weekends, a valid driving licence, and a commitment to high safety standards. Training and progression opportunities are available within the Southern Region.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning and implementing safe systems of work.
• Strong team player with the ability to embed a culture of safety within your team.
• Knowledge of off-track maintenance techniques, including vegetation management and drainage.
• NVQ Level 1 or 2 (or equivalent experience).

Responsibilities

• Deliver work safely and efficiently in line with approved systems, standards, and procedures.
• Carry out inspections, maintenance, and fault-finding on off-track assets such as drainage, fencing, vegetation, and other infrastructure.
• Ensure tools, vehicles, and equipment are fit for use and properly maintained.
• Accurately report completed work and maintain essential records.

Skills

Safe systems of work

Team player

Off-track maintenance

Vegetation management

Drainage

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 1 or 2

Tools

Off-track equipment

Job description

Who We Are

Join the Southern Region - where your work truly matters

Covering Wessex, Sussex, and Kent, the Southern Region is one of the busiest and most dynamic parts of the railway. Our teams keep some of the UK's most vital passenger and freight routes moving every single day.

This is a place where collaboration, innovation, and resilience are key-and where your contribution will directly impact millions of journeys.

We are entering an exciting new chapter as we integrate with train operating companies under one national leadership, creating even greater opportunities to shape the future of rail. From supporting major modernisation programmes to improving performance for local communities and enhancing safety across complex operational environments, the Southern Region offers a fast‑paced, rewarding environment to grow your career and make a real difference.

Technician - Off Track Maintenance: Keep the Railway Safe and Clear

Location: Guildford

Salary: Starting from IMC20 £31,288 or Standard Maintenance Contract £38482 + Outer London Allowance

Hours: Full-Time

Shift Pattern: Days, Nights & Weekends (Safety-Critical Role)

About The Role

We're looking for a motivated and safety‑focused individual to join our Off Track Maintenance team.

In this role, you'll support the Team Leader in organising and motivating the team, ensuring work is delivered safely and to the highest standards. You'll be responsible for carrying out inspections, diagnosing faults, performing maintenance, and delivering renewal work on off‑track assets-while occasionally stepping up to lead the team when required.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver work safely and efficiently in line with approved systems, standards, and procedures
• Carry out inspections, maintenance, and fault‑finding on off‑track assets such as drainage, fencing, vegetation, and other infrastructure
• Ensure tools, vehicles, and equipment are fit for use and properly maintained
• Accurately report completed work and maintain essential records

Your Experience And Skills

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in planning and implementing safe systems of work
• Strong team player with the ability to embed a culture of safety within your team
• Knowledge of off‑track maintenance techniques, including vegetation management and drainage
• Relevant competencies for the role (or willingness to achieve them), ideally NVQ Level 1 or 2 (or equivalent experience)
• A valid driving licence and willingness to drive

What Will Help You Stand Out

• Familiarity with industry standards, procedures, and instructions
• Experience with specialist off‑track equipment and vegetation control methods

Important Information

This is a safety‑critical role, which means you'll need to pass a medical assessment and be subject to drug and alcohol testing.

The role involves working days, nights, and weekends, so flexibility is essential.

Why you’ll love it here

• Perks That Pack a Punch:
• We offer excellent benefits, including:
• Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.
• Defined benefit pension scheme.
• 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.
• Up to 75% off leisure travel.
• Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.
• Carer’s leave to support those who matter.
• Healthcare Scheme, GymPass discounts, Cycle to work plus more.
• We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees.
• Plus, more....

We’re All About Inclusion

• We believe diversity drives innovation. Whoever you are, however you identify, wherever you’re from - if you've got the skills and the spark, we want you on our team. No suits required. Just bring your authentic self.

About Your Application

As part of the application process, you'll be asked to complete your three‑year employment history and upload your CV.

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 add a note to your application.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre‑employment checks.

Safety and Compliance

Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application.

Drugs and Alcohol Standard

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.