Job Description

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Brief Description
Route Services is a division of Network Rail that provides the Routes with services so they can help Network Rail deliver a better railway for a better Britain. We support the Routes with a myriad of services and supplies they need to maintain and operate the railway. See the diagram for a breakdown of our services. To learn more, please click to watch our video.
This role sits within Supply Chain Operations (SCO), an area of the business which supplies and delivers the logistics, materials, components, rail and road fleet that enable the maintenance and renewal of the railway.
SCO keeps the materials, machinery and components required by its customers moving - making sure they are on-site when needed so work can go ahead as planned and on schedule. Watch our video
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About the role (External)
In this role you'll support Engineers and Lead Engineers with all technical matters associated with the development, planning and construction of allocated multi-disciplinary sites.
What are the key accountabilities in this role?
1. Assist in preparing plans, programmes, developing work under the direction of the production team and in the planning documents, multi-discipline Work Package Plans and Task Briefs.
2. Produce all the work packs prior to each shift under the direct of the production team along with technical worksheets and technical data for analysis.
3. Produce schedules of resources and P Way materials to be ordered under the supervision of the production team.
4. Ensure timely production and communication of reports, including the submission of technical documents for the Health and Safety file.
What are the essential skills and experience we're looking for?
Computer literacy.
Good communicator and a good team ethic.
We would also like, but it's not essential:
Reasonable Railway understanding.
How to apply (External)
Vacancy type: This role is permanent.
Location: This position is based Bletchley, Milton Keynes.
Hours: 40 hours per week and travel as required.
Salary range: Band 6, 28,000 - 34,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
Closing date: 20 January 2026. Late applicants will not be accepted. This role is being advertised internally and externally.
Please that you will need to complete a supporting statement addressing how you meet the essential criteria as part of the application process - please add this to your CV in one document.
Applicants who do not complete this statement will not be shortlisted. Please see attached guide - 'How to Complete Supporting Statement'.
If you cannot access the guide, please contact and we will send you a copy.
Click 'Apply now' to submit your application. If you would like to speak the Resourcing Team, please contact
If you would like any reasonable adjustments support during your application or throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact the Resourcing Team who will happily assist.
Below are some examples of adjustments we can make: * Changing a provision, practice or 'the way things are done'
For example, we can give candidates extra time to complete online, tasks or interviews as needed. * Changing a physical feature of our workplace
For example, office/room layout can be adapted to accommodate individual needs. * Providing extra equipment or assistance
For example, we can provide sign language interpreters and support workers where needed. Alternative document formats can be made available.
There are lots of other adjustments we can consider - please just ask!
The recruitment process will consist of shortlisted candidates being invited to take part in the following;
Competency Based Interview
Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by phone or email.
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Network Rail Benefits -
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Drugs and Alcohol Standard:
Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details would be shared with the successful individual as part of their formal offer, if applicable.

Skills Required