Job Description

Lead Trainer (Track engineering & Track Safety)#

Location

Doncaster, GB#

Department Name

EM Regional Eastern (168012) G5#

About Network Rail

Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter



If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

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Brief Description

Take on an exciting new role as a Lead Trainer in Track engineering & Track Safety in Doncaster, showcasing your exceptional expertise! This is a chance to make a national impact by delivering Track engineering & Track Safety training to Network Rail's workforce. You'll inspire and shape the future of railway operations, mentoring apprentices and new starters while fostering their growth and development.













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About the role (External)

Location: On-site at

Doncaster Training Centre

- travel to other locations when required

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday, full-time (35 hrs per week).

Salary:

51,600.00 - 53,354.00 per annum depending on experience

The role and responsibilities:

Lead on the delivery of inspirational technical, safety and behavioural training, assessment, coaching, and mentoring activities using a diverse range of delivery methods including face to face, virtual and digital solutions. Proactively work with the training planning team to maximise personal utilisation. Actively foster a safety-first, "No-Unsafe-Acts" culture within employees and actively promote the Network Rail Values at every touch point. As an exemplar of best practice and professional attitude, drive Network Rail corporate messages & behavioural communications into the consciousness of employees. Without exception, always act safely; always promote safety awareness and always demonstrate clear compliance and belief in safety. Support the development of apprentices including undergoing relevant safeguarding checks, supporting the assessment of their NVQ's, task books and work-based learning, and provide the additional technical and support sessions required. Provide an excellent learner experience by enhancing their enjoyment, motivation to learn and value gained from the training event. Differentiate the learning approach to accommodate all learning styles and individual needs. Must be experienced and fully capable in the relevant technical or operational competence and willing to undertake continuous professional development and up-skilling. Achieve NVQ Level 3 Learning & Development within 18 months of appointment. Support the development of other trainers both within Network Rail and externally. Develop and improve training, assessment material, aids, and equipment. Represent Network Rail Training at capability development groups and skills forums leading on the development of specific competence areas. Positively contribute to the continuous improvement of the Training Centres' internal quality procedures, external inspections, and work instructions, demonstrating a personal commitment to continuous improvement. Support the maintenance of training centre training assets where relevant. As a Network Rail Manager, always actively support, promote, and enforce company processes, initiatives, messages, policies, whilst actively demonstrating managerial behaviours and values.

For further details, please refer to the attached.

What would make the ideal candidate along with

Track engineering & Track Safety

experience?

A deep understanding of Track engineering & Track Safety, safety-critical practices, and operational procedures. Excellent presentation, communication, and coaching skills, with the ability to inspire, adapt to different learning styles and motivate others affecting positive cultural change. Ability to demonstrate the management capabilities of developing, planning, thinking, and achieving.

What could make you stand out?

Experience of railway maintenance or operations An understanding of different learning styles Sound knowledge of rules, regulations and working instructions Displays attributes of a team player A background, experience, or qualification in adult learning

At Network Rail you will have a clear development path, access to training and enjoy a range of employee benefits, such as up to 28 days annual leave, rail travel subsidies, a range of pension options, flexible and agile working arrangements, discounts on shopping, gym memberships and much more.

Location: On-site at Doncaster Training Centre (travel to other locations when required).

Contract: Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday, full-time (35 hrs per week).

Salary: 51,600.00 - 53,354.00 per annum depending on skills and experience

Closing date: Friday 8th August 2025 - Late applications will not be accepted.

How to apply - External

If you would like to speak the Resourcing Team, please contact RSResourcing@networkrail.co.uk


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!

Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

For some of our roles all prospective external candidates offered a conditional role 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.


You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive 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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Lead Trainer (Track engineering & Track Safety)#

Location

Doncaster, GB#

Department Name

EM Regional Eastern (168012) G5#

About Network Rail

Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter



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. Click here to learn more.



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.



If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

#

Brief Description

Take on an exciting new role as a Lead Trainer in Track engineering & Track Safety in Doncaster, showcasing your exceptional expertise! This is a chance to make a national impact by delivering Track engineering & Track Safety training to Network Rail's workforce. You'll inspire and shape the future of railway operations, mentoring apprentices and new starters while fostering their growth and development.













#

About the role (External)

Location: On-site at

Doncaster Training Centre

- travel to other locations when required

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday, full-time (35 hrs per week).

Salary:

51,600.00 - 53,354.00 per annum depending on experience

The role and responsibilities:

Lead on the delivery of inspirational technical, safety and behavioural training, assessment, coaching, and mentoring activities using a diverse range of delivery methods including face to face, virtual and digital solutions. Proactively work with the training planning team to maximise personal utilisation. Actively foster a safety-first, "No-Unsafe-Acts" culture within employees and actively promote the Network Rail Values at every touch point. As an exemplar of best practice and professional attitude, drive Network Rail corporate messages & behavioural communications into the consciousness of employees. Without exception, always act safely; always promote safety awareness and always demonstrate clear compliance and belief in safety. Support the development of apprentices including undergoing relevant safeguarding checks, supporting the assessment of their NVQ's, task books and work-based learning, and provide the additional technical and support sessions required. Provide an excellent learner experience by enhancing their enjoyment, motivation to learn and value gained from the training event. Differentiate the learning approach to accommodate all learning styles and individual needs. Must be experienced and fully capable in the relevant technical or operational competence and willing to undertake continuous professional development and up-skilling. Achieve NVQ Level 3 Learning & Development within 18 months of appointment. Support the development of other trainers both within Network Rail and externally. Develop and improve training, assessment material, aids, and equipment. Represent Network Rail Training at capability development groups and skills forums leading on the development of specific competence areas. Positively contribute to the continuous improvement of the Training Centres' internal quality procedures, external inspections, and work instructions, demonstrating a personal commitment to continuous improvement. Support the maintenance of training centre training assets where relevant. As a Network Rail Manager, always actively support, promote, and enforce company processes, initiatives, messages, policies, whilst actively demonstrating managerial behaviours and values.

For further details, please refer to the attached.

What would make the ideal candidate along with

Track engineering & Track Safety

experience?

A deep understanding of Track engineering & Track Safety, safety-critical practices, and operational procedures. Excellent presentation, communication, and coaching skills, with the ability to inspire, adapt to different learning styles and motivate others affecting positive cultural change. Ability to demonstrate the management capabilities of developing, planning, thinking, and achieving.

What could make you stand out?

Experience of railway maintenance or operations An understanding of different learning styles Sound knowledge of rules, regulations and working instructions Displays attributes of a team player A background, experience, or qualification in adult learning #

How to apply (External)

At Network Rail you will have a clear development path, access to training and enjoy a range of employee benefits, such as up to 28 days annual leave, rail travel subsidies, a range of pension options, flexible and agile working arrangements, discounts on shopping, gym memberships and much more.

Location: On-site at Doncaster Training Centre (travel to other locations when required).

Contract: Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday, full-time (35 hrs per week).

Salary: 51,600.00 - 53,354.00 per annum depending on skills and experience

Closing date: Friday 8th August 2025 - Late applications will not be accepted.

Network Rail Benefits

- To find out about what benefits we offer, click here

How to apply - External

Click 'Apply now' to submit your application.


If you would like to speak the Resourcing Team, please contact RSResourcing@networkrail.co.uk


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!

Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

For some of our roles all prospective external candidates offered a conditional role 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.


You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive 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.


All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information



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