Technician [MMT]

Who We Are

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At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team- you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here . We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.

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

About the role

In this key post, you'll support a Team Leader to organise and motivate a specialist Infrastructure Maintenance team. We'll look to you to make sure work is carried out safely, efficiently and in line with exacting standards. You'll personally carry out all kinds of work, from maintenance and renewal through to inspection and faulting.

What's more, you'll act as Team Leader when the job demands it. This will see you establishing safety arrangements, controlling and checking quality of work, making sure staff have the appropriate competencies for the task at hand, and ensuring vehicles, plant, equipment, tools and material are fit for purpose. It's a crucial frontline role, which calls for a resilient approach. Working on a shift basis, you'll maintain the same high standards at all times of day, in even the toughest weather conditions.

And if you make the grade then you can look forward to a rewarding and fulfilling career with a company that recently joined the top 50 in the Glassdoor's 2021 Best Places to Work.

Please Note: There may be a requirement to work on call in this role if you opt to take the standard maintenance contract

Salary- £38,482

For information about the process please contact ***email_hidden***.

What's in it for you

Here are a few of the benefits we offer

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Choice of pension schemes
• Discounted leisure train travel for you and your family
• 75% subsidy on Rail and Underground season tickets
• 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
• My Benefits platform - giving national and local discounts on retailers, gym membership and more

Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know and we'll do our best to assist you.

Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. We will share further details with you as part of your formal offer.

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

Your experience and skills

Our technicians provide the essential link between the team leader and the team's operatives.

Duties and Responsibilities-

• Carry out work safely and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures, method statements or other relevant instructions.

• Undertake work and associated duties for which you are trained and competent.

• Undertake and direct work activities in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with all relevant standards.

• Control and check the quality of work undertaken and confirm assets are compliant to standards.

• Establish and maintain appropriate safety arrangements for staff under your control including Contractors.

• Check that the staff under your control have the appropriate and valid competencies.

• Check that vehicles, plant, tools, equipment and materials under your control are fit for use and are used/stored and disposed of correctly.

• Accurately report all work completed/not completed and produce/maintain records as required.

• Contribute to your own development and that of others.

• Adhere to company policies and procedures.

Essential Criteria-

• Experience of arranging and implementing safe systems of work.

• Knowledge of how to organise and control the safe and efficient delivery of work.

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

• Able to lead, motivate and direct a team.

• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

• Knowledge of permanent way inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal techniques.

• Conversant with standards, procedures and instructions.

• Hold and retain competencies relevant to this post, required by business need.

• Ideally hold (or be working towards) an NVQ level 1 or 2 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or have attained an appropriate level of knowledge through equivalent relevant experience.

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

Key Information

Vacancy Details

Number of Positions

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours

Full Time

Location

Romford Depot Jutsums Lane, Romford

Geographical Area

Eastern England

Closing Date

06-JUL-2026

Job Category

Site based Maintenance

Function

Eastern Region

Organisation

DG Mobile Maintenance Train (822091) G1

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