Network Rail operates and maintains the railway infrastructure 24/7 365 days a year. Our purpose is to connect people and goods with where they need to be and our vision is for a simpler, better, greener railway.
Our North West route covers Cheshire to Cumbria, including key cities like Liverpool and Manchester, and destinations such as Blackpool and the Lake District. Major stations include Crewe, Liverpool Lime Street, Preston, and Manchester Piccadilly and Victoria
This busy region sees 1.3 million daily passengers and moves 700,000 tonnes of freight weekly, with 571 stations making up a quarter of Britain's rail network.
In the North West & Central Region, we're proud to be building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We know that inclusive teams make better decisions, drive innovation, and help us create a safer, more accessible railway for everyone. Even if you don't meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply.
If you're passionate about making a difference and believe you have the skills or potential to thrive in this role, we'd love to hear from you. We're committed to creating an open, supportive environment where everyone feels they belong. Your unique perspective and experience could be exactly what we need to keep Britain moving safely and sustainably. Discover more about our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail Equity, diversity and inclusion - Network Rail.
What will you be doing?
We are looking for an Access Coordinator to join our team on a 12 month basis based in our Maintenance Depot Stockport. The role will involve arranging track access to support efficient delivery of maintenance and third party works in accordance with planning timescales.
Every day will be different, but you can expect to be involved in the following activities:
This role will involve managing the application of all access and isolation requests for the Delivery Unit. You will also produce and manage the Delivery Unit Period Possession Plan.
Key tasks include planning and optimising activities, updating records, submitting possessions and Temporary Speed Restriction requests, and processing isolation requests and passing them on to the Isolation Planner.
How to apply
We are a Disability Confident Leader and want to make the most of the skills and talents disabled people bring to the workplace. .
Salary: Band 5, starting at £28,000.
For more information about our pay framework, please refer to your pay .
Closing date: 5th August 2026. Late applications may not be accepted.
Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision .
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 contact northwest&[email protected] or add a note to your application.
Where possible we will offer a diverse interview panel for this vacancy.
This is a 12 month fixed-term opportunity
