Track Maintenance Operative — Keep the Rail Safe (Brighton)

Network Rail; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 28 days + statutory days

Pension scheme

Rail season ticket subsidy 75%

Leisure travel discount 75%

Volunteer leave

Carer's leave

Healthcare scheme

GymPass discounts

Cycle to work

Parental leave

Job summary

Network Rail in Brighton is seeking a Track Maintenance Operative to help keep the railway safe and reliable. You will inspect, repair and maintain tracks, travel between sites, and work outdoors in all weather, including days, nights and weekends. Training will be provided; a full UK driving licence is required.

This permanent role emphasizes safety, teamwork and proactive maintenance across the Southern region, contributing to millions of journeys daily.

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving licence.
• Shifts include days, nights, and weekends.
• Outdoor work in all weather conditions, day or night.
• Safety-critical role requiring drug/alcohol testing, medical checks, hearing and eyesight tests.
• Must live within 60 minutes of your depot.

Responsibilities

• Carry out essential track maintenance, inspections and repairs to keep the network running safely.
• Travel to sites across different locations as maintenance needs arise.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions, day or night.
• Support safe working practices, including lookout duties and following all safety procedures.
• Assist with fault finding, inspections and emergency repairs when required.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Shift flexibility

Team player

Good communication

Safety-conscious

Job description

Network Rail in Brighton is seeking a Track Maintenance Operative to help keep the railway safe and reliable. You will inspect, repair and maintain tracks, travel between sites, and work outdoors in all weather, including days, nights and weekends. Training will be provided; a full UK driving licence is required.

This permanent role emphasizes safety, teamwork and proactive maintenance across the Southern region, contributing to millions of journeys daily.