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Covering Wessex, Sussex, and Kent, the Southern Region is one of the busiest and most dynamic parts of the railway. Our teams keep some of the UK's most vital passenger and freight routes moving every single day.
This is a place where collaboration, innovation, and resilience are key and where your contribution will directly impact millions of journeys. We are entering an exciting new chapter as we integrate with train operating companies under one national leadership, creating even greater opportunities to shape the future of rail.
From supporting major modernisation programmes to improving performance for local communities and enhancing safety across complex operational environments, Southern offers a fast-paced, rewarding environment to grow your career and make a real difference.
On Track Plant Specialist - 12 month opportunity
Are you passionate about railway operations and keen to play a key role in delivering a safe, efficient and reliable railway? We're looking for an On Track Plant (OTP) Specialist to join our team and help drive excellence across our operational delivery.
This is an exciting 12-month opportunity with the potential to become permanent, offering you the chance to make a real impact while growing your expertise in a supportive and collaborative environment.
As an OTP Specialist, you'll be at the heart of planning, coordinating and overseeing the safe and effective use of On Track Plant to deliver our route work bank. You'll ensure everything we do aligns with legislation, Network Rail standards and industry best practice - while supporting continuous improvement across OTP operations.
You'll work closely with colleagues, suppliers and local management teams, acting as a trusted expert and champion for high standards, safety and innovation.
What you'll be doing
In this role, you will:
- Support the planning and coordination of OTP operations at Delivery Unit and Route level
- Provide assurance that all lifting operations comply with regulations (including LOLER), Network Rail and Rail Industry Standards
- Act as the technical lead for OTP, delivering clear briefings to maintenance teams and suppliers
- Offer expert advice and guidance on OTP operations to local management
- Coach and mentor supervisors and senior managers, supporting them to carry out effective OTP assurance
- Contribute to and support national initiatives to improve OTP performance
- Carry out assurance checks, inspections and surveillance, identifying both good practice and areas for improvement
- Provide out-of-hours support for live lifting operations when required
- Build strong relationships as the key point of contact for OTP suppliers, ensuring compliance and collaboration
- Support incident investigations, providing technical expertise and insight
How to apply External - Band & Salary: £35,582 - £42,218
Vacancy type: FTC for 12 months, with the potential to go permanent
Location: Basingstoke
Closing date: 2 nd July 2026
We're an organisation where people matter. We matter to millions.
We offer excellent benefits, including:
- Generous annual leave with the option to buy/sell days.
- Defined benefit pension scheme.
- 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.
- Up to 75% off leisure travel.
- Carer's leave to support those who matter.
- Healthcare Scheme, GymPass discounts, Cycle to work plus more.
- We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments
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