Technician [Rail Testing & Lubrication]- Foxton Depot

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

Job summary

A leading railway company in Hartford is seeking Technicians who will work outdoors in all weather conditions. The ideal candidates will lead teams, have strong communication skills, and possess relevant technical knowledge in rail testing and lubrication. This entry-level position offers full training and development opportunities, with 28 days' annual leave and a chance to join a pension scheme after five years.

Benefits

Great pension scheme

28 days' annual leave

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to lead, motivate, and direct a team for safe work delivery.
• Strong communication skills for delivering clear instructions.
• Knowledge of inspection, faulting, and maintenance techniques.

Responsibilities

• Work outside in various weather conditions.
• Transport equipment across challenging terrain safely.
• Role model safe behavior and implement safe systems of work.

Skills

Leadership

Effective communicator

Technical skills

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Education

NVQ Level 1 or 2 in relevant discipline

Job description

• 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.
  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., Our technicians play a vital role in our maintenance teams. You don't necessarily need rail experience, but you do need to show how your transferable skills meet the following:
• 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., Technicians specialise in a range of disciplines and for this role you'll become a specialist in Rail Testing and Lubrication. The ideal candidate will have experience in Rail testing and Lubrication already.
  A fresh start - you don't need to pay for expensive training courses or re-sit any exams, this is an entry level job and full training will be provided
• Development in a range of practical trades and skills to get you to the next career level; many maintenance workers progress to management roles - there's no stopping you at Network Rail
• Great pension plus the chance to join Network Rail's leading defined contribution pension scheme after five years' service
• 28 days' annual leave
• Extra earning potential: 35-hour week with overtime opportunities (there may be a requirement to work on call)