Technician [Track Maintenance] - Woking

Network Rail; Woking; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Defined benefit pension scheme

Rail season tickets subsidy 75%

Leisure travel discount 75%

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Volunteer leave

Carer's leave

Healthcare scheme

GymPass discounts

Cycle to work

Job summary

Network Rail in Woking is seeking a safety-focused Technician - Track Maintenance to support the Team Leader, inspect track assets, diagnose faults, perform maintenance and renewals, and sometimes lead the team.

You will work days, nights and weekends in a safety-critical role with full-time hours and a location allowance. A valid driving licence and knowledge of track maintenance techniques are desirable, and a strong safety culture is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning and implementing safe systems of work.
• Strong teamwork with a safety-focused mindset.
• Knowledge of track maintenance techniques including inspection and renewal.

Responsibilities

• Inspect track assets and diagnose faults to keep the network running.
• Perform maintenance and renewal work to high safety standards.
• Lead the team when required and ensure tools and equipment are well maintained.
• Accurately report completed work and maintain records.

Skills

Planning safe systems of work

Team player with safety culture

Track maintenance techniques

NVQ Level 1 or 2

Valid driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 1 or 2 (or equivalent experience)

Job description

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, Southern offers a fast-paced, rewarding environment to grow your career and make a real difference.

Technician - Track Maintenance: Keep the Railway on Track!

Location: Woking

Salary: Starting from IMC20 £32699 or (IMC25) 38482 + location 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 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 inspecting track assets, diagnosing faults, performing maintenance, and carrying out renewal work-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 track infrastructure to keep the network running smoothly.
• 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 track maintenance techniques, including inspection, faulting, and renewal.
• Relevant competencies for the role (or willingness to achieve them), and 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 track maintenance equipment and techniques.

This is a safety-critical role, which means you'll need to pass a medical assessment and be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Your role will involve working days, nights, and weekends, so flexibility is essential.

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.
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
• Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.
• Carer's leave to support those who matter.
• Healthcare Scheme, GymPass discounts, Cycle to work plus more.
• 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

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.

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.

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