At Network Rail, we're part of a large family serving millions of passengers and freight users throughout the UK every day. Our service impacts millions of people and we strive to become more efficient as we enhance, maintain and operate our network. Now is a fantastic time and join our team in Wales and Western region as we finalise the reforms to our maintenance organisation which will deliver:
- A safer and more reliable and punctual service for passengers and employees - quicker fault fixes by more agile multi-disciplined response teams.
- Individual rostering - enabling us to send the right number or people to fix a fault.
- Multi-skilling - investing in the knowledge and skills of our people so they are better equipped to fix the most common faults themselves.
- Accelerated and improved technology deployment - we have a raft of labour and life-saving technology ready to be rolled out.
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. When your part of our team, you matter to us and you matter to millions. Watch our video to find out more!
About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We look for opportunities to offer great opportunities to learn and grow through personal and professional development. And, if you make the grade then you can look forward to a rewarding and fulfilling career with a company that joined the top 50 in the Glassdoor's 2021 Best Places to Work.
We want to help deliver a railway which is safe, reliable, affordable and that provides great customer service to everyone. For more information about Network Rail click here
Overview
Manage the effective planning, co-ordination and operation of all On Track Plant (OTP) to achieve the route work bank. Promote compliance with legislation, Network Rail company standards and Rail Industry Standards on the use of OTP and provide motivation and support for continued improvement in OTP operational standards.
Your Main Responsibilities will be to
- Provide support in the planning of operations involving OTP at Delivery Unit and Route level.
- Provide a check of the Lifting Operations involving OTP in compliance with the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment regulations, Network Rail and Rail Industry Standards.
- Provide the technical lead on OTP including all briefing requirements to maintenance staff and suppliers.
- Provide expert advice and guidance on OTP operations to local management.
- Provide coaching and mentoring support for supervisor and senior managers required to undertake OTP assurance.
- Provide local support for national initiatives involving OTP improvements.
- Conduct assurance surveillance and inspections to identify good practice and incidents on non compliance and take appropriate action.
- Provide out of hours support for real time lifting operations.
- Act as regular liaison and key point of contact with OTP suppliers to manage compliance to relevant standards and maintain a good working relationship.
- Provide the focus for technical support for OTP incident investigations.
Pay and Rewards
Salary: This role is a 4B £35,582 - £43,400 per annum.
As a Network Rail employee, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits!
- Privileged staff travel - Leisure travel discount of 75% on all leisure travel and includes family members.
- A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train.
- GWR ticket alliance, Heavily discounted all day passes for you and up to 3 friends and family to use across the GWR network (48 passes per year)
- Benefits package including healthcare offers, a cycle to work scheme, discounted healthcare club membership, and a discounted offers and benefits including childcare, healthcare and online shopping site.
- A range of Pension schemes to choose from
- Effectively manage work-life balance with a 35hrs per week contract, hybrid working, flexible working, flexible leave, and enhanced family friendly support.
- 5 days paid volunteering leave.
- 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community.
- In Wales and Western region, you will have the opportunity to join PROUD, our reward and recognition scheme where you can say thanks and recognise colleagues across the region who have demonstrated outstanding values and behaviours.
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More about the role and your application
Closing date: 5th August 2026. Late applications will not be accepted. This vacancy is also being advertised externally.
To submit your application, click apply now . For tips to help you prepare and apply click here
We want to ensure everyone has an equal opportunity. Therefore, s hould you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please do let us know by including within your application
You will ideally have
- Experience of planning
- Knowledge of LOLER regulations and application
- Knowledge of Construction Design and Management Regulations Site Safety requirements
- Ability to obtain Network Rail Lift Planner competence
- Knowledge of the engineering safety management and risk assessment processes
- Ability to work under pressure and autonomously
- Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety within your application.
What could set you apart
- Significant relevant experience of railway engineering
- Experience of the construction industry
- Experience of mentoring and coaching others
- Holder of Appointed Person competence or Network Rail Lift Planner competence
- Experience in both maintenance and projects
- Experience of leading assurance activities
Not sure if you meet all the requirements? Let us decide . Some of these criteria may be learnt in role. Therefore, if you do not meet all the criteria, please submit your application. We will screen your application against these criteria to assess the best match.
