Job Description

We get people where they need to be, whether they are commuting to work, visiting friends or family, or going for a night out.
We make millions of lives better every day and have a vital job in driving the economy and prosperity of the nation!
Over the coming years we will be building and improving crucial rail links between the country's biggest cities, making our services faster, more comfortable and more reliable for the people who rely on us.
We're also changing our organisation to put the passenger at the heart of everything we do, to make our people even prouder to work for us and to be recognised as a true leader in our industry.
In joining Network Rail, you're not only joining an organisation with a vital role to play for the country, but also a team of more than 40,000 people, and a business dedicated to being one of Britain's best employers.
Does this sound like a team you'd love to be a part of?
Brief Description
What will you be doing?
You will be out and about across a large geographical area, not stuck in the same place day after day. If you want some variety in scenery from one day to the next, this could be for you.
You will be working on a huge variety of electrical and mechanical equipment and installations. Just a few: High Voltage switchgear and control systems; Standby generators (up to 500kvA); UPS systems; Outdoor high mast lighting; Heating systems for railway track points; Air conditioning systems; Low Voltage building and highway type installations and switchgear, and even a one of a kind in the world rail over canal moving bridge.
You will be based out of either our Peterborough DU but will be working on equipment on the East Coast Main Line local to the Hitchin, Peterborough and Doncaster areas. There will be a requirement to travel (in company time) and stay over when necessary. Company vehicle will be provided for business travel.
Don't worry if your experience level isn't high on this type of equipment. If you are appropriately qualified and have the right attitude, you will pick this up and will be supported to do so.
The shift patterns vary but you will normally have a 13 week roster which is agreed 6 weeks out - so you will know when you are going to be at work well in advance.
There will be an 'on call' response commitment required for which an allowance payment is paid.
About the role (External)
Who are we looking for?
Enthusiastic, well motivated, Electrical Tradesperson / Electrician / Engineer with recognised time served apprenticeship. Preferably hold City & Guilds 2391-52 'Initial and Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations', or with sufficient experience and knowledge to successfully complete the course.
You will have a strong commitment to working safely and required safety rules and procedures.
You will have stamina and flexibility and be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and varied shifts including nights and weekends.
You will have a full driving licence and be willing to undergo a medical assessment including drugs and alcohol testing.
If you don't have an electrical or mechanical engineering qualification and/or apprenticeship, please don't apply.
Role and Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
1. Experience of arranging and implementing safe systems of work.
2. Experience of organising and controlling the safe and efficient delivery of work.
3. Able to demonstrate, promote and embed safe working behaviours within the team.
4. Able to lead, motivate and direct a team.
5. Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
6. Knowledge and experience of distribution and plant inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal techniques.
7. Knowledge of relevant standards, procedures and instructions. * Hold and retain competencies relevant to this post, required by business need.
9. Ideally hold (or be working towards) an NVQ level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or have attained the appropriate level of knowledge gained through equivalent relevant experience.
10. Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need.
How to apply (External)
Salary and benefits:
Why Network Rail?

• Salary- 54,698
• Exceptional training
• Full high quality PPE workwear provided free of charge
• High quality tools and equipment provided
• Career growth - at Network Rail progression is always available and there's plenty of scope and variety
• Generous holidays and excellent pension: Join one of the best pension schemes available
• 35 Hour average working week
• Enhanced hourly rate for rostered nights and weekend working
• Overtime paid extra at enhanced rates
• Travel benefits: 75% off leisure rail travel for you and your family
• Full road vehicle transport is provided between your depot and site
• Large company - comparatively stable employment
• Great team ethos.

Does this sound like it's for you? What are you waiting for? - get your application in today!
**Please note that the advert closes on the 16/07/25 and late applications will not be considered **
Oh, and by the way...
We care deeply about welcoming people no matter where they're from, how old they are or what disability they may have. We encourage applications from every age, race, ethnicity, disability, gender, gender identity, religion, culture, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, maternity or caring responsibility. We want our employees to bring their whole self to work and that starts with you!
We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential skills and experience detailed above. Network Rail positively embraces flexible working, recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life. We will consider all flexible working applications.
Network Rail is required to comply with UK Government standards when carrying out pre-employment checks for all new starters; this includes a basic criminal record check. In addition to the basic criminal record check, in accordance with the UK Government we are also required to verify your identity, right to work in the UK and previous three years employment history.
If you like the sound of all that, we'd love it if you could submit your application online.
Drugs and Alcohol Standard:
Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard is changing as of 16.01.2023. All prospective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role by 16.01.2023 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.