Job Description

Whether you're a school leaver, looking for a career change, or returning to work after some time out, we want to hear from you. No skills or qualifications required for the operative role, here at Network Rail we're looking for potential.
Our teams work outside, around the clock maintaining, operating and enhancing our 200-year-old Railway. From fixing broken tracks to maintaining power supplies, mending broken bridges to clearing overgrown vegetation. Teamwork is essential to us delivering all those moments that matter.
If you want to be part of a team which keeps Britain moving and helps deliver those moments that matter, then start your career journey with us now!
Brief Description
We are inviting expressions of interest for our Operative, Technician and Team Leader roles within Maintenance. If you are enthusiastic to help us with our vision we want to hear from you. While individual roles may vary we're looking for people who have potential who have:
Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need.
xc2xb7 Problem solving skills
xc2xb7 Good communication skills
xc2xb7 Teamwork skills
xc2xb7 A strong safety ethic
xc2xb7 Willingness and ability to work shift patterns with a mixture of daytime, evening and weekend work
xc2xb7 The ability to undertake physical manual work outdoors, whatever the weather
xc2xb7 Willingness to undertake medical assessment and drug and alcohol testing, as part of our recruitment process and whilst you're working for us (it's a safety requirement)
About the role (External)
What's in it for me?
xc2xb7 A fresh start - you don't need to pay for expensive training courses or re-sit any exams, for the operative role, this is an entry level job and full training will be provided
xc2xb7 Development in a range of practical trades and skills to cultivate your career
xc2xb7 Great pensions plus the chance to join Network Rail's leading defined contribution pension scheme after five years' service
xc2xb7 75% discount on leisure rail travel for you and your family
xc2xb7 28 days' annual leave
xc2xb7 Extra earning potential: 35-hour week with overtime opportunities (there may be a requirement to work on call)
How to apply (External)
This is an expression of interest for Operative, Technician and Team leader roles.
Our pay and benefits for front line maintenance vary based on experience and held competencies
Starting Salary 2024 Operative xc2xa329,044
Starting Salary 2024 Technician salary: xc2xa334,244
Starting Salary 2024 Team Leader xc2xa340,639
As shift working is required, including evenings, nights, public holidays and weekends, there are shift allowances/premiums on top of the above basic salaries. There is also some on call required, the regularity is agreed locally, and an additional allowance apply.
If you are excited about the prospect of joining Network Rail, please submit your expression of interest by 30th June 2025.
You will be asked some questions that are a minimum required to work as an Operative. We will also ask you your preferred locations and disciplines.
Should you meet the minimum requirement, you will be invited to an assessment centre. The assessment centre will include a competency-based interview, and a number of exercises to gauge your level of technical ability
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments .
As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.
You can visit for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please let us know.
All prospective candidates 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 Sentinel 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.