Job Description

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.

We\'re continuing to build a diverse organisation which is representative of the people we serve. We want to harness the skills and expertise of our people and attract the best talent, to enable a safe and accessible railway for everyone. To learn why inclusion is important to us, please click .

About our people and the recruitment process - We\'re an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone!

We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don\'t always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we\'ll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.

We\'re also a employer and we\'ll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.

Brief Description

Provide technical support to the Maintenance Engineering team.

About the role (External)

Key Accountabilities:

1. Carry out work safely and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures, method statements, plans and other instructions.

2. Adhere to company policies and procedures

3. Manage and check the quality of work delivered and confirm assets are compliant to standards.

4. Manage the preparation of work and resource specifications, method statements and plans.

5. Provide technical support and guidance.

6. Design, install, test and commission equipment.

7. Undertake and supervise technical tasks, survey and design work.

8. Undertake technical inspections, tests, investigations and analysis of technical data.

9. Prioritise work arising and agree work plans for the group.

10. Prepare specifications and requisition for materials.

11. Manage processes and systems for the calibration and certification of tools and equipment.

12. Manage information to update systems, databases and records.

13. Contribute to your own development and that of others.

Experience, skills, knowledge and competencies:

1. Knowledge of technical support activities and techniques.

2. Knowledge and experience of electrification and plant maintenance and construction management process, systems and standards.

3. Knowledge of design requirements, processes and techniques.

4. Able to demonstrate, promote and embed safe working behaviours within the team.

5. Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

6. Able to coach, influence and develop others.

7. Hold and retain the competencies relevant to this post and required by business need.

8. Ideally hold or be working towards and NVQ level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in an engineering/leadership subject.

9. Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need.

How to apply (External)

Salary: \xc2\xa329,245

Closing date: 22nd August 2023 - Late applications will not be accepted.

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At Network Rail we promote a diverse and inclusive organisation. We are working in conjunction with the Cultural Fusion team to support black, Asian and minority ethnic colleagues. If you would like support with your application or interview please contact .

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

We positively embrace flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life.

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.

Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard is changing as of 16.01.2023. All prospective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role by 16.01.2023 will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.

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All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

You can visit for advice on accessibility support if you\'re unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.

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