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 To learn more, please 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)
Are you looking to join an organisation where you do meaningful work every day?
Our On Train Technician roles are your first step into a rewarding career with Network Rail
We have an exciting opportunity for a On Train Technician who will be working with a fleet of infrastructure monitoring vehicles inspecting and monitoring the network 24/7, making sure they are fit-for-purpose and compliant with relevant legislation safety and standards.
You will be working Ultrasonic and Structure Gauging Trains which work with some of the most advanced cutting edge rail technology!
Next Steps: Further Opportunities?
Due to the level of rail exposure and technical detail you gain from this role, this would be a great way to develop into a technical setting.
What Training Can I expect?
Your commitment to self-development and continuous learning is hugely important in this role and we'll provide you with all the training to develop both technical skills and non technical skills. You will have inhouse classroom training, followed by a period of supervised on the job training and the opportunity to practise new skills in a real work environment.
What Are My Working Hours?
Shift work. You'll also need to be comfortable with working away from home for periods of time.
What's the local area like?
You will need to live within a commutable distance of the Derby Trent House site and will need access to your own transport to allow for the different shift rota patterns.
This role involves days, nights and weekend working and the job is safety critical. Offers of employment are subject to drug and alcohol testing and passing of the relevant medical assessment and BPSS pre-employment checks.
Main Responsibilities

• Undertake infrastructure condition monitoring and other relevant data collection activities , in accordance with applicable standards and work instructions
• Identify, verify and record all infrastructure defects and faults presented by the on-train systems and report defects and faults to the nominated control centres
• Record and report vehicle defects, system failures and other reasons for the non-collection of data in accordance with company procedures
• Manage the delivery of valid data, reporting when this has not been achieved
• Support the review and monitoring of system functional performance, working with the Measurement Systems Maintenance team to develop and deliver remediation activities as required
• Manage the calibration of monitoring and test equipment to defined standards and undertake functional checks, maintaining records on a daily basis
• Support the validation, calibration, product acceptance and implementation of new and existing examination technologies, systems and vehicles as required
• Maintain an adequate supply of critical spares (and consumables) for measurement systems (in conjunction with the maintenance engineers)

Essential

• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject.
• Substantial technical experience in measurement systems in a rail environment.
• Ability to produce formal written reports.

Desirable

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject.
• Membership of an appropriate engineering institution.
• IT literate

How to apply (External)
Vacancy type: This role is permanent.
Location: This position is based in Derby Trent House - it is expected you will be living within a commutable distance due to shift rota pattern work required.
Hours: 35 hours per week with travel as required.
Salary range: 29,072 pa then rising to 30,201pa on successful completion of training plus 3,100pa Operational Allowance + Overtime
Closing date: 2 September 2025. Late applicants will not be accepted. This role is being advertised internally and externally.
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.
Click 'Apply now' to submit your application. If you would like to speak the Resourcing Team, please contact
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Richard Wilkinson-Ford at richard.wilkinson-ford@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!
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:
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 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 document.
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All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
***Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.****