Job Description

At Network Rail, we're part of a large family serving millions of passengers and freight users throughout the UK every day. Our service impacts millions of people and we strive to become more efficient as we enhance, maintain, and operate our network.We provide rapid access along busy commuter routes to our seven cities, servicing the varied needs of our business and leisure commuter services, including cross border services and rural services. We have up to 50 freight services operating every day and we are steadily building capacity for this to grow. Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users, drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues, and protecting safety and wellbeing.Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives don't always fit around a traditional working pattern, if you need flexibility to complete your role just let us know and we will do our upmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life.We want to help deliver a railway which is safe, reliable, affordable and that provides great customer service to everyone.Brief DescriptionProvide technical support to the Maintenance Engineering team.About the role (External)Key Accountabilities:xc2xb7 Carry out work safely and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures, method statements, plans and other instructions.xc2xb7 Manage and check the quality of work delivered and confirm assets are compliant to standards.xc2xb7 Manage the preparation of work and resource specifications, method statements and plans.xc2xb7 Manage information to update systems, databases, and records.xc2xb7 Adhere to company policies and procedures.xc2xb7 Undertake and supervise technical tasks, survey, and design work.xc2xb7 Design, install, test and commission equipment.xc2xb7 Provide technical support and guidance.xc2xb7 Undertake technical inspections, tests, investigations, and analysis of technical data.xc2xb7 Update and provide information to accurately update systems, databases and records as required.xc2xb7 Prioritise work arising and agree work plans for the group.xc2xb7 Prepare specifications and requisition for materials.xc2xb7 Manage processes and systems for the calibration and certification of tools and equipment.xc2xb7 Contribute to your own development and that of others.Experience, skills, knowledge, and competencies:xc2xb7 Knowledge and experience of technical support activities and techniques.xc2xb7 Knowledge and experience of electrification and plant maintenance and construction management process, systems, and standards.xc2xb7 Knowledge and experience of design requirements, processes, and techniques.xc2xb7 Able to demonstrate, promote and embed safe working behaviours within the team.xc2xb7 Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.xc2xb7 Able to coach, influence and develop others.xc2xb7 Hold and retain the competencies relevant to this post and required by business need.xc2xb7 Ideally hold or be working towards and NVQ level 3 or 4 (or equivalent) in an engineering/leadership subject.Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business needHow to apply (External)Salary: xc2xa340,404-xc2xa342,588Network Rail Benefits -Closing date: 23rd May 2025Please get your application in as soon as possible, we may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications. Late applications will not be accepted.Please note the recruitment process for this role is a Competency based interview.Click 'apply now' to apply. -We're dedicated to creating an and we welcome applications from everyone!Network Rail is a 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. You can visit 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 -All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application.Drugs and Alcohol Standard: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 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

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