Technician [Track Maintenance]

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You will be part of the NW&C Region which consist of three routes:

North West Route, covering Manchester, Liverpool, Lancashire and Cumbria.

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Brief Description

As a Technician, you will provide support to your Team Leader to organise and motivate the team so that work is undertaken safely, efficiently and to the relevant standards. Youll also undertake inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal work as allocated. Where directed, act as Team Leader.

You'll be responsible for maintaining, inspecting and repairing the track network, (also known as the Permanent Way or P-Way) to keep the railway safe and efficient. This is a very manual role as you'll be working with rails, sleepers and ballast that support the trains, together with their associated drainage and ancillary structures.

This role covers positions based in Carlisle, Carnforth, Appleby and Cumbrian Coast
About the role (External)

You matter to your team

The team depends on you. Youre the one who will check that vehicles, plant, tools, equipment and materials under your control are fit for use and are used, stored and disposed of correctly. You will also need to ensure that the staff under your supervision have the appropriate and valid competencies to carry out work safely, and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures.

You matter to us

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. Todays Technicians are tomorrows Team Leaders and we offer a clear career path for you.

Your skills matter

Teamworking Our maintenance teams rely on your hard work and you will play an important role within the team. Being able to organise and control the safe and efficient delivery of work is vital.

Communication A variety of clear communication skills to deliver instructions to the team and other colleagues are essential so work can be completed safely and effectively.

Working under pressure Working outdoors in all conditions, and with trains passing close by means youll need to remain calm under pressure.

Following rules and Instructions It is important that you have knowledge of Track inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal techniques to follow daily work instructions. Being familiar with maintenance standards and procedures would be advantageous.

Technical skills you must have technical knowledge of the discipline you are applying for and know about construction management processes. Systems and standards would be advantageous, as well as previously achieved (or be working towards) an NVQ level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or gained through equivalent relevant experience, will help you excel in the role.

It matters that this is the right role for you.

Heres some additional information which might help you.

Shifts Technician roles involve a changing shift pattern including days, nights and weekends.

Outdoor working - Our technicians work outside in all weathers and so youll be comfortable working in different conditions.

Driving - As a technician youll also need a driving licence (category B) so you can drive Network Rail vehicles.

Commute times - Youll also need to be within a 60-minute commute of the location that youre applying for.