Technician [Track Maintenance]

Network Rail; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Rail in North West England seeks a Technician to maintain and inspect the rail track, carrying out faulting, maintenance and renewal work as part of a dedicated team. You will support the Team Leader to organise the team, ensure safety and efficiency, and keep the track network in good repair.

This is a very hands-on role outdoors, covering the Permanent Way (P-Way) with rails, sleepers and ballast. A driving licence and flexibility for shifts/on-call may be required.

Qualifications

• Check that vehicles, plant, tools and materials under your control are fit for use and are used, stored and disposed of correctly.
• Ensure staff under supervision have the appropriate and valid competencies to carry out work safely.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, fault, maintenance and renewal work as allocated.
• Support Team Leader to organise and motivate the team so that work is undertaken safely, efficiently and to standards.
• Maintain, inspect and repair the track network (P-Way) to keep the railway safe and efficient.
• Work outdoors as part of a close-knit team, with flexibility for on-call/shift work.

Job description

Network Rail operates and maintains the railway infrastructure 24/7 365 days a year. Our purpose is to connect people and goods with where they need to be and our vision is for a simpler, better, greener railway.

Our North West route covers Cheshire to Cumbria, including key cities like Liverpool and Manchester, and destinations such as Blackpool and the Lake District. Major stations include Crewe, Liverpool Lime Street, Preston, and Manchester Piccadilly and Victoria

This busy region sees 1.3 million daily passengers and moves 700,000 tonnes of freight weekly, with 571 stations making up a quarter of Britain's rail network.

In the North West & Central Region, we're proud to be building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We know that inclusive teams make better decisions, drive innovation, and help us create a safer, more accessible railway for everyone. Even if you don't meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply.

If you're passionate about making a difference and believe you have the skills or potential to thrive in this role, we'd love to hear from you. We're committed to creating an open, supportive environment where everyone feels they belong. Your unique perspective and experience could be exactly what we need to keep Britain moving safely and sustainably. Discover more about our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail Equity, diversity and inclusion - Network Rail.

About the role

Maintaining the rail network is a key part of what we do every day. As a railway Technician, you'll work outdoors as part of a close-knit team, carrying out essential maintenance on the tracks to ensure trains run safely and reliably for both passengers and freight.

As a Technician, you will undertake inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal work as allocated and also provide support to your Team Leader to organise and motivate the team so that work is undertaken safely, efficiently and to the relevant standards. 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.

Please Note: There may be a requirement to work on call in this role if you opt to take the Standard Maintenance Contract.

Salary and benefits:

Salary: £38,482 plus additional benefits (overtime, weekend, on‑call, night rates)

Generous annual leave (28 days plus bank holidays*contract type dependant), 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. (Discretionary)

Interest‑free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.

Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.

Healthcare Scheme, GymPass discounts, Cycle to work plus more.

We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments

Want to find out about what fantastic benefits we offer? Find out here

Network Rail adheres to a structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the pay range advertised.

Closing date:11 th November 2026. Assessment Centre's will take place in late November/ early December.We reserve the right to close the advert early if there is a high number of applicants.

Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail.Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision

We will endeavour to offer a diverse interview panel wherever possible.

You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available.Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, pleaseadd a note to your application.

***Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.****

Your experience and skills

You matter to your team

The team depends on you. You're the one who will check that vehicles, plant, tools, equipment and materials under your control are fit for use and are used, stored and disposed of correctly. You will also need to ensure that the staff under your supervision have the appropriate and valid competencies to carry out work safely, and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures.

You matter to us

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 skills and non-technical skills. Today's Technicians are tomorrow's Team Leaders and we offer a clear career path for you.

Teamworking -Our maintenance teams rely on your hard work and you will play an important role within the team.Being able to organise and control the safe and efficient delivery of work is vital.

Communication -A variety of clear communication skills to deliver instructions to the team and other colleagues are essential so work can be completed safely and effectively.

Working under pressure -Working outdoors in all conditions, and with trains passing close by means you'll need to remain calm under pressure.

Following rules and Instructions - It is important that you have knowledge of Track inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal techniques to follow daily work instructions. Being familiar with maintenancestandards and procedures would be advantageous.

Technical skills -you must have technical knowledge of the discipline you are applying for and know about construction management processes. Systems and standards would be advantageous, as well as previously achieved (or be working towards) an NVQ level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or gained through equivalent relevant experience, will help you excel in the role.

It matters that this is the right role for you.

Here's some additional information which might help you.

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.

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.

Key Information

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Location:

Geographical Area:

North West England

Closing Date:

28-OCT-2026

Job Category:

Site based Maintenance

Function:

North West & Central Region

Asset:

None

Organisation: