Job Description

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Location

Edinburgh, GB#

Department Name

Scotland's Railway#

About Network Rail

At Network Rail, our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We're an organisation where people matter. Watch our video to find out more!


Scotland's Railway is part of this large family and it covers a large geographical area from the Borders to Thurso at the far tip of the North East of Scotland, accounting for almost 20 per cent of the UK rail 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'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

The Technical Clerk provides essential

administrative and technical support

to engineering and maintenance teams. This includes managing documentation, updating systems, tracking asset data, and assisting with reporting and compliance activities. The role ensures smooth coordination across operational tasks and contributes to the accuracy and efficiency of technical processes.













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About the role (External)

Your daily activities will include: -

Analyse and present data

to support operational decisions and recommendations.

Provide technical and administrative support

to the delivery unit team, ensuring smooth workflow and accurate documentation.

Locate and collate data, records, and other relevant information

to assist with reporting, planning, and compliance.

Maintain and review publications, records, logs, and data systems

to ensure accuracy, relevance, and accessibility.

Assist in the preparation of outputs

, including reports, dashboards, and performance summaries, aligned with team objectives

Essential

Knowledge of relevant technical function and activities Good analytical skills Good communication and organisation skills

Desirable

Knowledge of operational railway environment Knowledge of other functional disciplines










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How to apply (External)

Salary:

The salary is 23,758 rising to 25,000 per annum.

Closing date:

Midnight of 12th November 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.


Please note proof of all essential qualifications will be required.


Please 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.


We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone!


Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader 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 Evenbreak's 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.