Technician [Works Delivery Distribution & Plant]

Network Rail; Taunton (MA); In loco; USD 54.000 - 66.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Staff travel discount

Rail season ticket subsidy

Healthcare & benefits

Hybrid/flexible hours

Volunteer leave

Armed Forces reserve leave

Descrizione del lavoro

Network Rail in Wales and Western region is recruiting for an electrical construction-based role. Applicants must hold Level 2 electrical installation qualifications, with Level 3 preferred; competence may be awarded at Level 2 with equivalent experience.

You will lead safe, practical work with multi-disciplinary teams, often outdoors, across day/night shifts. We offer generous benefits, a progressive career path, and a strong focus on safety and teamwork.

Competenze

• Electrical installation qualifications to Level 2 minimum; Level 3 preferred.
• Strong teamwork and safety focus.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weathers.

Mansioni

• Lead electrical installation tasks on site and ensure safe delivery.
• Maintain compliance with safety standards and procedures.
• Collaborate with teams across shifts, including days/nights and weekends.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Effective communicator

Technical skills

Safety

Problem solver

Willingness to learn

Relevant qualification

Formazione

Electrical installation Level 2

Electrical installation Level 3

Descrizione del lavoro

Who We Are

At Network Rail, We're Part Of a Large Family Serving Millions Of Passengers And Freight Users Throughout The UK Every Day. Our Service Impacts Millions Of People And We Strive To Become More Efficient As We Enhance, Maintain And Operate Our Network. Now Is a Fantastic Time And Join Our Team In Wales And Western Region As We Finalise The Reforms To Our Maintenance Organisation Which Will Deliver

• A safer and more reliable and punctual service for passengers and employees - quicker fault fixes by more agile multi-disciplined response teams.


• Individual rostering - enabling us to send the right number or people to fix a fault.


• Multi-skilling - investing in the knowledge and skills of our people so they are better equipped to fix the most common faults themselves.


• Accelerated and improved technology deployment - we have a raft of labour and life-saving technology ready to be rolled out.

Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We're an organisation where people matter. When your part of our team, you matter to us and you matter to millions.

About our people and the recruitment process

We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We look for opportunities to offer great opportunities to learn and grow through personal and professional development. And, if you make the grade then you can look forward to a rewarding and fulfilling career with a company that joined the top 50 in the Glassdoor's 2021 Best Places to Work.

About The Role

This is an electrical construction-based role and, as such, applicants are required to hold electrical installation qualifications to a minimum of Level 2 standard. A Level 3 qualification is preferred.

Competence may be awarded at Level 2 where an individual has successfully achieved one of the following:

• City & Guilds 2382 and City & Guilds 2365; or


• An Advanced Apprenticeship in Railway Engineering with an Electrical (E&P) bias; or


• Qualifications or training deemed equivalent to either of the above, including relevant courses delivered by the Armed Forces; or


• Demonstrable previous experience within the electrical industry, verified as acceptable by the Route Head of Asset (E&P) or an authorised delegate.

The following qualifications may also be considered acceptable, although this list is not exhaustive:

• City & Guilds 236 Part 2, 2360, 2330, 2365, 2357, 8202 or 5357, and 2381


• BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Electrical Installation


• EAL Level 3 Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Electrical Installation

Our technicians work outside in all conditions, at all times of the year, day or night. You could be involved in demanding manual work, often with the need to transport kit, across tricky terrain. Being safety focused, respectful of rules and a team player will be critical as you'll often be working next to moving trains travelling at highspeed.

You will be a natural team player, you'll also be able to lead the team when asked by the team leader. You'll use your skills to deliver work safely and will check the team has the right competencies to meet our strict safety standards. You'll also be a role model for safe working behaviours and be confident to challenge any potential risks to safety, so that everyone gets home safe every day.

Today's technicians can go onto become tomorrow's team leaders.

As a Network Rail employee, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits!

• Privileged staff travel - Leisure travel discount of 75% on all leisure travel and includes family members.


• A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train.


• Benefits package including healthcare offers, a cycle to work scheme, discounted healthcare club membership, and a discounted offers and benefits including childcare, healthcare and online shopping site.


• Effectively manage work-life balance with a 35hrs per week contract, with hybrid working, flexible working, and family friendly support.


• 5 days paid volunteering leave.


• 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community.


• In Wales and Western region, you will have the opportunity to join PROUD, our reward and recognition scheme where you can say thanks and recognise colleagues across the region who have demonstrated outstanding values and behaviours.

Salary: £45,669 per annum

Your Experience And Skills

This is an electrical construction-based role and, as such, applicants are required to hold electrical installation qualifications to a minimum of Level 2 standard. A Level 3 qualification is preferred.

Competence may be awarded at Level 2 where an individual has successfully achieved one of the following:

• City & Guilds 2382 and City & Guilds 2365; or


• An Advanced Apprenticeship in Railway Engineering with an Electrical (E&P) bias; or


• Qualifications or training deemed equivalent to either of the above, including relevant courses delivered by the Armed Forces; or


• Demonstrable previous experience within the electrical industry, verified as acceptable by the Route Head of Asset (E&P) or an authorised delegate.

The following qualifications may also be considered acceptable, although this list is not exhaustive:

• City & Guilds 236 Part 2, 2360, 2330, 2365, 2357, 8202 or 5357, and 2381


• BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Electrical Installation


• EAL Level 3 Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Electrical Installation

Our technicians work outside in all conditions, at all times of the year, day or night. You could be involved in demanding manual work, often with the need to transport kit, across tricky terrain. Being safety focused, respectful of rules and a team player will be critical as you'll often be working next to moving trains travelling at highspeed.

Skills

• Leadership - You're able to lead, motivate and direct a team for safe and efficient work delivery.


• Effective communicator - You'll need strong communication skills and be able to deliver clear instructions to the team and other colleagues.


• Technical skills -You'll have knowledge and experience of inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal techniques in the discipline that you are applying for.


• Safety - You consistently role model safe behaviours, can arrange and implement safe systems of work, and are confident to challenge if you think a situation is unsafe.


• Problem solver - You'll be persistent in finding safe and effective solutions. You'll consistently develop your skills and competencies relevant to your discipline, keeping up to date with new standards, procedures and instructions. To issues you find out in your working environment.


• Willingness to learn - You'll consistently develop your skills and competencies relevant to your discipline, keeping up to date with new standards, procedures and instructions.


• Relevant qualification - You'll ideally hold an NVQ Level 1 or 2 linked to the discipline you are applying for. Or you have achieved an equivalent level of relevant experience.

It matters that this is the right role for 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.


• Safe working - Offers of employment are subject to drug and alcohol testing and passing of the relevant medical assessment and BPSS pre-employment checks. This will include a hearing and eyesight examination.


• 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.

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. If you're joining us from another industry, the structured training will give you the skills and confidence to move into a rewarding career in rail. Today's technicians are tomorrow's technicians and team leaders, and we offer a clear career path for you.