Technician [Track Maintenance]

jobs24.co.uk; Crewe; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a technician specializing in Track Maintenance. This role offers the opportunity to work outdoors in a dynamic environment, ensuring the safety and efficiency of the rail network. You'll be part of a dedicated team, where your leadership and problem-solving skills will shine. With a focus on safety and continuous learning, you'll receive comprehensive training to transition smoothly into a rewarding career in rail, regardless of your background. Embrace the challenge and contribute to the vital upkeep of the railway system, making a real difference for passengers and freight users alike.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.
• Technical knowledge in maintenance and safety practices required.

Responsibilities

• Support essential maintenance of the rail network outdoors.
• Lead the team and ensure safe working practices.

Skills

Leadership

Effective communication

Technical skills in maintenance

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Education

NVQ Level 1 or 2 in relevant discipline

Job description

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. 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 transferable 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. 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 Glassdoor's 2021 Best Places to Work.

About the role

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 Maintenance. 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.

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

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 that 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, ensuring 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

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, consistently developing your skills and competencies relevant to your discipline, and 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.