Technician [Track Maintenance] x 2

Network Rail; Manchester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Rail is seeking Technicians for Track Maintenance to ensure the safety and reliability of railway operations. Ideal candidates will have technical knowledge and a commitment to teamwork, as they'll work outdoors in all weather conditions. This entry-level role offers a clear path for career development within the company and involves essential maintenance tasks for passenger and freight trains.

Benefits

28 days pro-rata annual leave entitlement

Subsidies for rail and underground season tickets (up to 75%)

Discounted offers including childcare vouchers and healthcare benefits

75% discount on leisure travel

Contributory pension schemes

2 weeks paid reserve leave for Armed Forces community

Discounted online shopping site

Additional pay for overtime, weekend, and on-call duties

Qualifications

• Ability to work outdoors and adapt to various weather conditions.
• Driving licence (category B) required to operate Network Rail vehicles.
• Must be within a 60-minute commute of the job location.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspection, faulting, maintenance, and renewal work.
• Support Team Leader in organizing and motivating the team.
• Ensure all equipment and staff meet safety standards.

Skills

Teamworking

Communication

Working under pressure

Following rules and Instructions

Technical skills

Education

NVQ level 2 or 3 in a relevant subject or equivalent experience

Job description

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About Network Rail

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.

Location

Manchester, GB

Department Name

BF SM(Tr) Piccadilly Direct (854312) G1

About Network Rail

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.

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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.

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Brief Description

Play a vital role in keeping the country moving.

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.

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

About The Role (External)

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.

Your Skills Matter

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 Signalling & Telecoms inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal techniques to follow daily work instructions. Being familiar with maintenance standards 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.
  
  
  

How To Apply (External)

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Salary and benefits:

• Salary: £37,073 plus additional benefits (overtime, weekend, on-call, night rates)
• Pro-rata annual leave entitlement (28 days)
• My benefits – our discounted online shopping site
• A range of discounted offers including, childcare vouchers, healthcare offers – cycle to work, healthcare club discounted membership and other benefits
• Subsidies of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets
• 75% discount on leisure travel
• A choice of contributory pension schemes
• 2 weeks paid reserve leave for our Armed Forces community
  
  
  

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

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information

Closing date: 7 th July 2025. Assessment Centre’s will take place in July. 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.

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