Track Maintenance Technician — Safety-Driven & Versatile

NETWORK RAIL; Croydon; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 28 days

Pension scheme

Rail season tickets 75% subsidy

Leisure travel discount

Flexible/hybrid working

Volunteer leave

Carer's leave

Healthcare scheme

GymPass discounts

Cycle to work

Parental leave

Job summary

Network Rail is recruiting for a Technician - Track Maintenance in the East Croydon area. The role is safety-critical, requiring days, nights and weekend work, with responsibilities spanning inspection, fault-finding, maintenance and renewal on track assets.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a clear career path within the Southern Region, with emphasis on safety, collaboration and flexibility. A valid driving licence is required, and NVQ Level 1/2 (or equivalent) is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to plan and implement safe systems of work.
• A collaborative team player who can foster safety culture.
• Knowledge of track maintenance techniques including inspection, faulting, renewal.

Responsibilities

• Deliver work safely and efficiently following approved procedures.
• Inspect track assets, diagnose faults, perform maintenance and renewal work.
• Ensure tools, vehicles and equipment are fit for use and maintained.
• Accurately report completed work and records.

Skills

Planning safe systems of work

Team player

Track maintenance knowledge

NVQ Level 1/2 or equivalent

Valid driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 1/2 or equivalent

Job description

Network Rail is recruiting for a Technician - Track Maintenance in the East Croydon area. The role is safety-critical, requiring days, nights and weekend work, with responsibilities spanning inspection, fault-finding, maintenance and renewal on track assets.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a clear career path within the Southern Region, with emphasis on safety, collaboration and flexibility. A valid driving licence is required, and NVQ Level 1/2 (or equivalent) is preferred.