Technicians

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

Job summary

A leading rail infrastructure company is seeking a technician for their Manchester team. You will be responsible for ensuring tools and materials are fit for use while collaborating with the maintenance team. Ideal candidates should possess strong technical knowledge, effective communication skills, and a valid driving license. The role offers a salary of £37,073 plus benefits, including discounted travel and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Discounted online shopping

Childcare vouchers

Healthcare club memberships

Discounts on rail season tickets

Leisure travel discounts

Contributory pension schemes

Paid reserve leave for armed forces

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of the construction management processes is required.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Valid driving licence (category B) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure vehicles, tools, and materials are suitable for use.
• Organize and control safe and efficient delivery of work.
• Communicate effectively with team and colleagues.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Calm under pressure

Technical knowledge

Education

NVQ level 2 or 3 in relevant subject

Job description

We’re proud to be named as one of the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equity for the fourth year running. 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. We champion diversity and inclusion, creating safe, innovative workplaces. We also support flexible and hybrid working – if it works, we’ll make it happen.

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.

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.

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.

Additional Information

• 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.

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

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