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Senior Technical Officer, Doncaster Mallard House#

Location

Doncaster, GB#

Department Name

MA AEPME Doncaster Indirect (842802) G4#

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

You'll help keep our nation moving every single day.


A critical part of the work we do is the daily upkeep of the rail network.


As a Senior Technical Officer your role is to provide day to day technical support for a wide variety of equipment across a large geographical area.


A Senior Technical Officer works both in the office and outdoors on site, supporting essential maintenance to keep the railway running safely and smoothly for passengers and freight users.


Our team members come from a variety of different backgrounds, and this might be the first time that you've even considered a career in rail. We're focused on your transferrable skills and behaviours and if you can demonstrate that you are well suited, then we will provide you with all the necessary training to have you working safely and competently out on the network.













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About the role (External)

The role is interesting and varied, working across a large geographical area on the Traction Overhead Line Equipment. The area covered includes the East Coast Main Line between Thirsk, North Yorkshire to Grantham, South Lincolnshire, the Sheffield Tram Train and a section of the Transpennine route. The base depot you will work from is at Doncaster and travel to site will be within your normal working hours from the depot.


A Senior Technical Officer works in a small highly skilled and motivated team of individuals with Mechanical Engineering expertise. The 25kV Overhead Line Equipment is operationally critical to the Railway and running of trains.


The Overhead Line team are responsible for ensuring the overhead line equipment is in the right position above the tracks for trains to collect current via their pantographs at all times.


The Senior Technical Officer responsibilities include:

Detailed on site measurement and surveying together with the desktop analysis of the surveys. Modern working methods utilising train borne data sources, helicopter imaging surveys, drone data collection and LIDAR systems. Making technical engineering decisions and recommendations from the multiple data sources available. Supporting the overhead line maintenance production team to get it right first time and ensure compliance to required instructions and standards. Investigation of equipment and system failures to understand root cause and prevent repeat failures Supporting recovery activities for overhead line failures Supporting front line maintenance staff in technical aspects of the delivery of work

The successful candidate will have a good aptitude for problem solving, keen attention to detail and natural inquisitiveness. This is essential for carrying out technical enquiries and investigations into root causes of failures of equipment and processes. The role offers loads of opportunity for making a real difference to safety and performance, continuous improvement, and sense of achievement and job satisfaction.


The role has been described by others currently employed in Senior Technical Officer positions as 'a bit of everything'. Also, that it offers a good level of autonomy, variation, job satisfaction (making a difference) and a good base from which to progress to becoming a highly experienced, well balanced Engineer.


Our Senior Technical Officers can work outside in all conditions, at all times of the year, day or night. You could be involved in demanding manual work, often with the need to transport kit, across tricky terrain.


As the Railway is a 24/7 operation, there will be a requirement for on call response commitment.

You matter to your team

You'll use your skills to deliver work safely in order to meet our strict safety standards. You'll also be a role model for safe working behaviours and be confident to challenge any potential risks to safety, so that everyone gets home safe every day.

You matter to us

Today's Senior Technical Officers can and often do go onto become tomorrow's Engineers.


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 and non-technical skills. If you're joining us from another industry, the structured training will give you the skills and confidence to move into a rewarding career in rail.


Typically, if you haven't already attained at least the level of HNC in Mechanical Engineering, but you display the right approach, drive and attitude we can support you to obtain this.

Your skills matter

Our Senior Technical Officers play a vital role in our maintenance teams. You don't necessarily need rail experience, but you do need to show how your transferrable skills meet the following:

Leadership

- You're able to lead, motivate and direct a team for safe and efficient work delivery.

Effective communicator

- You'll need strong communication skills and be able to deliver clear instructions to the team and other colleagues.

Technical skills

- You'll have knowledge and experience of Mechanical engineering.

Safety

- You consistently role model safe behaviours, can arrange and implement safe systems of work, and are confident to challenge if you think a situation is unsafe.

Problem solver -

You'll be persistent in finding safe and effective solutions You'll consistently develop your skills and competencies, keeping up to date with new standards, procedures and instructions and to issues you find out in your working environment.

Willingness to learn

- You'll consistently develop your skills and competencies relevant to your discipline, keeping up to date with new standards, procedures and instructions.

Relevant qualification -

You will have ideally have successfully completed an Engineering technical qualification. Most important of all is candidates have and can demonstrate the right behaviours and aptitude for the role as we will always offer training to the right individual.

Salary:

Starting salary is circa 38k.


Enhancements to basic pay are payable for unsocial hours working. Overtime is paid extra. An on call allowance is also paid when on call.

It matters that this is the right role for you.

Here's some additional information which might help you.

Shifts

- Senior Technical Officer roles involve working various shifts as required including days, nights and weekends.

Outdoor working

- Our Senior Technical Officers work outside in all weathers and so you'll be comfortable working in different conditions.

Safe working

- Offers of employment are subject to drug and alcohol testing and passing of the relevant medical assessment and BPSS pre-employment checks. This will include a hearing and eyesight examination.

Driving

- As a Senior Technical Officer you'll also need a driving licence (category B) so you can drive Network Rail vehicles.

Commute times

- You'll also need to be within a 60-minute commute of the location that you're applying for.

Safe behaviour

is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision

Closing date: 23 September 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

Want to find out about what fantastic benefits we offer? Find out here



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Senior Technical Officer, Doncaster Mallard House#

Location

Doncaster, GB#

Department Name

MA AEPME Doncaster Indirect (842802) G4#

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

You'll help keep our nation moving every single day.


A critical part of the work we do is the daily upkeep of the rail network.


As a Senior Technical Officer your role is to provide day to day technical support for a wide variety of equipment across a large geographical area.


A Senior Technical Officer works both in the office and outdoors on site, supporting essential maintenance to keep the railway running safely and smoothly for passengers and freight users.


Our team members come from a variety of different backgrounds, and this might be the first time that you've even considered a career in rail. We're focused on your transferrable skills and behaviours and if you can demonstrate that you are well suited, then we will provide you with all the necessary training to have you working safely and competently out on the network.













#

About the role (External)

The role is interesting and varied, working across a large geographical area on the Traction Overhead Line Equipment. The area covered includes the East Coast Main Line between Thirsk, North Yorkshire to Grantham, South Lincolnshire, the Sheffield Tram Train and a section of the Transpennine route. The base depot you will work from is at Doncaster and travel to site will be within your normal working hours from the depot.


A Senior Technical Officer works in a small highly skilled and motivated team of individuals with Mechanical Engineering expertise. The 25kV Overhead Line Equipment is operationally critical to the Railway and running of trains.


The Overhead Line team are responsible for ensuring the overhead line equipment is in the right position above the tracks for trains to collect current via their pantographs at all times.


The Senior Technical Officer responsibilities include:

Detailed on site measurement and surveying together with the desktop analysis of the surveys. Modern working methods utilising train borne data sources, helicopter imaging surveys, drone data collection and LIDAR systems. Making technical engineering decisions and recommendations from the multiple data sources available. Supporting the overhead line maintenance production team to get it right first time and ensure compliance to required instructions and standards. Investigation of equipment and system failures to understand root cause and prevent repeat failures Supporting recovery activities for overhead line failures Supporting front line maintenance staff in technical aspects of the delivery of work

The successful candidate will have a good aptitude for problem solving, keen attention to detail and natural inquisitiveness. This is essential for carrying out technical enquiries and investigations into root causes of failures of equipment and processes. The role offers loads of opportunity for making a real difference to safety and performance, continuous improvement, and sense of achievement and job satisfaction.


The role has been described by others currently employed in Senior Technical Officer positions as 'a bit of everything'. Also, that it offers a good level of autonomy, variation, job satisfaction (making a difference) and a good base from which to progress to becoming a highly experienced, well balanced Engineer.


Our Senior Technical Officers can work outside in all conditions, at all times of the year, day or night. You could be involved in demanding manual work, often with the need to transport kit, across tricky terrain.


As the Railway is a 24/7 operation, there will be a requirement for on call response commitment.

You matter to your team

You'll use your skills to deliver work safely in order to meet our strict safety standards. You'll also be a role model for safe working behaviours and be confident to challenge any potential risks to safety, so that everyone gets home safe every day.

You matter to us

Today's Senior Technical Officers can and often do go onto become tomorrow's Engineers.


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 and non-technical skills. If you're joining us from another industry, the structured training will give you the skills and confidence to move into a rewarding career in rail.


Typically, if you haven't already attained at least the level of HNC in Mechanical Engineering, but you display the right approach, drive and attitude we can support you to obtain this.

Your skills matter

Our Senior Technical Officers play a vital role in our maintenance teams. You don't necessarily need rail experience, but you do need to show how your transferrable skills meet the following:

Leadership

- You're able to lead, motivate and direct a team for safe and efficient work delivery.

Effective communicator

- You'll need strong communication skills and be able to deliver clear instructions to the team and other colleagues.

Technical skills

- You'll have knowledge and experience of Mechanical engineering.

Safety

- You consistently role model safe behaviours, can arrange and implement safe systems of work, and are confident to challenge if you think a situation is unsafe.

Problem solver -

You'll be persistent in finding safe and effective solutions You'll consistently develop your skills and competencies, keeping up to date with new standards, procedures and instructions and to issues you find out in your working environment.

Willingness to learn

- You'll consistently develop your skills and competencies relevant to your discipline, keeping up to date with new standards, procedures and instructions.

Relevant qualification -

You will have ideally have successfully completed an Engineering technical qualification. Most important of all is candidates have and can demonstrate the right behaviours and aptitude for the role as we will always offer training to the right individual. #

How to apply (External)

Salary:

Starting salary is circa 38k.


Enhancements to basic pay are payable for unsocial hours working. Overtime is paid extra. An on call allowance is also paid when on call.

It matters that this is the right role for you.

Here's some additional information which might help you.

Shifts

- Senior Technical Officer roles involve working various shifts as required including days, nights and weekends.

Outdoor working

- Our Senior Technical Officers work outside in all weathers and so you'll be comfortable working in different conditions.

Safe working

- Offers of employment are subject to drug and alcohol testing and passing of the relevant medical assessment and BPSS pre-employment checks. This will include a hearing and eyesight examination.

Driving

- As a Senior Technical Officer you'll also need a driving licence (category B) so you can drive Network Rail vehicles.

Commute times

- You'll also need to be within a 60-minute commute of the location that you're applying for.

Safe behaviour

is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision

Closing date: 23 September 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

Want to find out about what fantastic benefits we offer? Find out here


Click 'apply now' to apply.



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