Technician [Track] - Barking Pway And S&T - Multiple roles available

Network Rail Limited; Barking; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated technicians to ensure the safety and efficiency of the rail network. In this hands-on role, you will work outdoors, maintaining the track and supporting essential maintenance activities. You will be a crucial link between the team leader and operatives, responsible for leading a team, communicating effectively, and upholding strict safety standards. If you're a natural team player with a commitment to safety and a desire to learn, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the railway system while enjoying a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Diverse work environment

Outdoor working

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of inspection, faulting, maintenance, and renewal techniques.
• Ideally hold NVQ Level 1 or 2 or equivalent relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, inspect, and repair the track network for safety and efficiency.
• Lead and motivate a team to ensure safe and efficient work delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Technical skills

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Education

NVQ Level 1 or 2

Tools

Rail maintenance tools

Job description

Technician [Track] - Barking Pway And S&T - Multiple roles available

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Location

Barking, GB

Department Name

DI SM(Tr) Barking Direct (821111) G1

About Network Rail

Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We're an organisation where people matter.

We're continuing to build a diverse organisation which is representative of the people we serve. We want to harness the skills and expertise of our people and attract the best talent, to enable a safe and accessible railway for everyone.

About our people and the recruitment process: We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone!

Brief Description

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.

About the role (External)

Our technicians provide the essential link between the team leader and the team's operatives. Technicians specialise in a range of disciplines and for this role, you'll become a specialist in:

Track: You'll be responsible for maintaining, inspecting and repairing the track network (also known as the Permanent Way or P-Way) to keep the railway safe and efficient. This is a very manual role as you'll be working with rails, sleepers and ballast that support the trains, together with their associated drainage and ancillary structures.

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: 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Willingness to learn: You'll consistently develop your skills and competencies relevant to your discipline.
• Relevant qualification: You'll ideally hold an NVQ Level 1 or 2 linked to the discipline you are applying for or 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.
• Driving: As a technician, you'll also need a driving licence (category B) to drive Network Rail vehicles.
• Commute times: You'll need to be within a 60-minute commute of the location that you're applying for.

How to apply (External)

Closing date: 6th January 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

Click ‘apply now’ or click here for details of how to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.