Technician [Welding & Grinding]

Network Rail; Northampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted leisure travel for you and…

Rail season ticket subsidy

5 days paid volunteer or carers leave

My Benefits platform - discounts on a

Other employee discounts

Job summary

Network Rail in Northampton is seeking a Site Based Maintenance Technician to join our depot team. You will carry out work safely under our safe systems of work, support daily rail maintenance, and help ensure passengers and freight stay moving.

You will develop your skills in a diverse, inclusive workplace, with opportunities to lead others, control quality, and contribute to a connected railway network across the region.

Qualifications

• Experience of arranging and implementing safe systems of work.
• Ideally hold (or be working towards) an NVQ level 1 or 2 (or equivalent).
• Hold and retain competencies relevant to this post.

Responsibilities

• Carry out work safely and in accordance with safe systems of work and relevant instructions.
• Undertake and direct work activities in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with standards.
• Establish safety arrangements for staff under your control including Contractors.
• Check competencies of staff under your control and ensure vehicles, plant, tools and materials are fit for use.
• Accurately report work completed and maintain records as required.
• Able to lead, motivate and direct a team; communicate effectively.

Skills

Transferable skills

Safe working behaviours

Team leadership

Verbal & written communication

Ability to drive vehicles

Education

NVQ level 1 or 2 (or equivalent)

Job description

Join Network Rail ! Where People and Connections Matter

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team- you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here . We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.

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

You’ll help keep our nation moving every single day.

A critical part of the work we do is the daily up keep 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 transferableskills 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.

And 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 the Glassdoor's 2021 Best Places to Work.

Closing Date- 6th October

For further information about the role contact Christopher Boner

• Discounted leisure train travel for you and your family
• 75% subsidy on Rail and Underground season tickets
• 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
• My Benefits platform - giving national and local discounts on retailers, gym membership and more

Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know and we'll do our best to assist you.

Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. We will share further details with you as part of your formal offer.

Our technicians provide the essential link between the team leader and the team's operatives.

Technicians specialise in a range of disciplines.

Duties and Responsibilities-

• Carry out work safely and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures, method statements or other relevant instructions.
• Undertake work and associated duties for which you are trained and competent.
• Undertake and direct work activities in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with all relevant standards.
• Control and check the quality of work undertaken and confirm assets are compliant to standards.
• Establish and maintain appropriate safety arrangements for staff under your control including Contractors.
• Check that the staff under your control have the appropriate and valid competencies.
• Check that vehicles, plant, tools, equipment and materials under your control are fit for use and are used/stored and disposed of correctly.
• Accurately report all work completed/not completed and produce/maintain records as required.
• Contribute to your own development and that of others.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Experience of arranging and implementing safe systems of work.
• Knowledge of how to organise and control the safe and efficient delivery of work.
• Able to demonstrate, promote and embed safe working behaviours within the team.
• Able to lead, motivate and direct a team.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of permanent way inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal techniques.
• Conversant with standards, procedures and instructions.
• Hold and retain competencies relevant to this post, required by business need.
• Ideally hold (or be working towards) an NVQ level 1 or 2 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or have attained an appropriate level of knowledge through equivalent relevant experience.
• Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need.

Key Information

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Location:

Northampton Depot, Northampton

Closing Date:

06-OCT-2026

Job Category:

Site based Maintenance

Function:

North West & Central Region

Organisation:

BO Welding & Grinding Northampton Direct (850231) G1