Job Description

Maintenance Fitter#

Location

York, GB#

Department Name

Supply Chain Operations - Fleet and Engineering#

About Network Rail

Join Our Team at Network Rail!

Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you!

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 Disability Confident Leader 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.











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Brief Description

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 Working in Supply Chain Operations


Working with us is More than a Salary











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About the role (External)

Use your technical skills to inspect, repair, and maintain a wide range of Network Rail's rail vehicles and their supporting track treatment equipment. You'll also play a key role in seasonal track treatment operations to help keep the railway running smoothly all year round.

Key accountabilities include:

1. Undertake the inspection, repair, modification, maintenance and commissioning of rail vehicles and associated track treatment modules in accordance with company policies and statutory regulations.


2. Work closely with supervisor and fleet engineers to undertake fault diagnosis, investigate defects and carry out subsequent rectification.


3. Maintain working areas/bays to provide an organised, clean and fit for purpose facility. Apply good engineering principles and practices at all times.


4. Propose and introduce initiatives and technical solutions to maintain the rail fleet and its supporting modules in the most cost effective and efficient manner.


5. Support consist preparation and the movements of modules in and around the site.


6. Provide seasonal support to rail vehicles and associated track treatment modules in accordance with company policies (Where applicable).


7. Support the introduction of the Fleet Asset Management System by capturing and recording all details of work undertaken within rail vehicle documentation.


8. Support the overhaul and maintenance of key assets to enable project delivery, to time, budget and quality indicators


9. Undertake and support the growth of the depot, including training and development as identified by the Depot Engineering Manager


10.Support and maintain a safe working environment, identify and support the close out of 'close calls'. Maintain personal tools, test equipment and all resources necessary to meet and deliver the required outputs.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following criteria:

Essential

Recognised certificated apprenticeship or equivalent in a relevant subject.

Appropriate experience in similar role within an operational environment.

Knowledge of Railway Group and Company Standards relating to rail vehicle engineering.

Desirable

Knowledge of Network Rail's Rail Fleet and associated track treatment modules.

Trained and competent in fork lifts, lifting equipment and overhead cranes.

Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Knowledge of Welding and current welding standards.

Knowledge of Hydraulic, Electrical and Pneumatic systems.

Team player.

Vacancy type:

This role is permanent.

Location:

This position is based at our York Holgate Depot in York.

Hours:

37.5 hours per week with hybrid working and travel as required.

Salary range:

42,568 per annum depending on skills and experience and 5% unsocial hours allowance.

Closing date:

7 August 2025. Late applicants will not be accepted. This role is being advertised internally only

You will need to complete a supporting statement addressing how you meet the essential criteria, please complete this as part of the application process and also 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

RSResourcing@networkrail.co.uk

and we will send you a copy.

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.

Find out more about our benefit

s.

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.


For further information about how we recruit, please visit: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/careers/how-we-recruit/


This role is safety critical and will require a medical and/or

Personal Track Safety Competence

.


Personal Track Safety (PTS) is a set of safety regulations and procedures that individuals must adhere to when working on or near the tracks of the UK rail network.

Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

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.


More information can be found in our Drugs and Alcohol Guidance document.


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.



Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.*



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Maintenance Fitter#

Location

York, GB#

Department Name

Supply Chain Operations - Fleet and Engineering#

About Network Rail

Join Our Team at Network Rail!

Are you ready to make a difference in people's lives? At Network Rail, we connect passengers and freight customers, ensuring safe and efficient transportation across the country. We're an organisation where people truly matter, and when you join us, you matter to us and millions of others. Click here to watch our inspiring video to learn more about us!


We're dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we're committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone. Discover more about the importance of Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail by clicking here.


Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you!

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 Disability Confident Leader 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.











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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 here 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 Working in Supply Chain Operations


Working with us is More than a Salary











#

About the role (External)

Use your technical skills to inspect, repair, and maintain a wide range of Network Rail's rail vehicles and their supporting track treatment equipment. You'll also play a key role in seasonal track treatment operations to help keep the railway running smoothly all year round.

Key accountabilities include:

1. Undertake the inspection, repair, modification, maintenance and commissioning of rail vehicles and associated track treatment modules in accordance with company policies and statutory regulations.


2. Work closely with supervisor and fleet engineers to undertake fault diagnosis, investigate defects and carry out subsequent rectification.


3. Maintain working areas/bays to provide an organised, clean and fit for purpose facility. Apply good engineering principles and practices at all times.


4. Propose and introduce initiatives and technical solutions to maintain the rail fleet and its supporting modules in the most cost effective and efficient manner.


5. Support consist preparation and the movements of modules in and around the site.


6. Provide seasonal support to rail vehicles and associated track treatment modules in accordance with company policies (Where applicable).


7. Support the introduction of the Fleet Asset Management System by capturing and recording all details of work undertaken within rail vehicle documentation.


8. Support the overhaul and maintenance of key assets to enable project delivery, to time, budget and quality indicators


9. Undertake and support the growth of the depot, including training and development as identified by the Depot Engineering Manager


10.Support and maintain a safe working environment, identify and support the close out of 'close calls'. Maintain personal tools, test equipment and all resources necessary to meet and deliver the required outputs.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following criteria:

Essential

Recognised certificated apprenticeship or equivalent in a relevant subject.

Appropriate experience in similar role within an operational environment.

Knowledge of Railway Group and Company Standards relating to rail vehicle engineering.

Desirable

Knowledge of Network Rail's Rail Fleet and associated track treatment modules.

Trained and competent in fork lifts, lifting equipment and overhead cranes.

Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Knowledge of Welding and current welding standards.

Knowledge of Hydraulic, Electrical and Pneumatic systems.

Team player.










#

How to apply (External)

Vacancy type:

This role is permanent.

Location:

This position is based at our York Holgate Depot in York.

Hours:

37.5 hours per week with hybrid working and travel as required.

Salary range:

42,568 per annum depending on skills and experience and 5% unsocial hours allowance.

Closing date:

7 August 2025. Late applicants will not be accepted. This role is being advertised internally only

You will need to complete a supporting statement addressing how you meet the essential criteria, please complete this as part of the application process and also 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

RSResourcing@networkrail.co.uk

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 RSResourcing@networkrail.co.uk


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.

Find out more about our benefit

s.

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.


For further information about how we recruit, please visit: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/careers/how-we-recruit/


This role is safety critical and will require a medical and/or

Personal Track Safety Competence

.


Personal Track Safety (PTS) is a set of safety regulations and procedures that individuals must adhere to when working on or near the tracks of the UK rail network.

Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

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.


More information can be found in our Drugs and Alcohol Guidance document.


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.

Network Rail Benefits

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


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


Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.*



























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