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Senior Trainer

Network Rail -
Tonbridge

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£46,701 - £63,294 a year
11 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Free or subsidised travel
Private medical insurance
Employee discount
Paid volunteer time

Qualifications

Maintenance
Mentoring
Telecommunication
IT
NVQ

Full job description

Who We Are

Join Network Rail ! Where People and Connections Matter

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team- you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here . We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.

Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision .

About the role

The team at Paddock Wood are seeking an experienced signalling and telecoms Senior Trainer to join the team.

Contract type: permanent
Salary: Band 3B £46,701 - £63,294 depending on skills and experience
Location: Paddock Wood (35 hours per week)
Closing date: midnight on Monday 3rd August 2026 (please note this role may close early in the event of a high number of applications).

Role responsibilities:

Set the benchmark for excellence in the delivery of inspirational technical, safety and behavioural training, assessment, coaching, and mentoring activities. Drive the optimisation of training by using a diverse range of delivery methods including face to face, virtual and digital solutions.
Be an expert in the training and behavioural development of the most complex railway engineering or operational areas of competence. Lead, develop and deliver programmes of up-skilling and mentoring of trainers and other industry partners to meet the needs of both current and future skills requirements. Achieve NVQ Level 4 Learning & Development within 18 months of appointment.
Actively foster a safety-first, "No-Unsafe-Acts" culture within employees and actively promote the Network Rail Values at every touch point. As an exemplar of best practice and professional attitude, drive Network Rail corporate messages & behavioural communications into the consciousness of employees. Without exception, always act safely; always promote safety awareness and always demonstrate clear compliance and belief in safety.
Support the development of apprentices including undergoing relevant safeguarding checks, supporting the assessment of their NVQ's, task books and work-based learning, and provide the additional technical and support sessions required.
Evaluate and revise training by enhancing the learner journey including improvements to trainer capability levels, materials, assessment, aids and equipment and the wider training environment. Be Network Rail Training's representative at capability development groups and skills forums leading on the development of specific competence areas.
Enhance training venues, including satellites and local facilities, refining internal quality procedures, external inspections, and work instructions, demonstrating a personal commitment to continuous improvement. Lead the Training Centre's ownership of safety for training assets within the area of expertise.
Deputise for the Training Delivery Manager, as a Network Rail Manager, always actively support, promote, and enforce company processes, initiatives, messages, policies, whilst actively demonstrating managerial behaviours and values.

What are we looking for?

Signalling & Telecoms experience
Thorough knowledge of Signalling & Telecoms
Excellent presentational skills
Ability to affect a culture change and to motivate and inspire.
Ability to demonstrate the management capabilities of developing, planning, thinking, and achieving.
A background, experience, or qualification in adult learning. E.g Level 4 in Learning & Development or equivalent
Trainers may occasionally be expected to cover activities in other training locations.

What could set you apart when applying?

Experience Coaching and mentoring
Experience of railway maintenance or operations
An understanding of different learning styles
Sound knowledge of rules, regulations and working instructions
Displays attributes of a team player

If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Your experience and skills

What's in it for you:

Here are a few of the benefits we offer:

28-day annual leave with the option to buy and sell days
Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments
Choice of pension schemes
75% discount of leisure travel for you and your family
Private Healthcare (subject to T&Cs)
5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
Up to 75% subsidised Rail and Underground travel
Gym Pass -access to gyms across UK
My Benefits platform- giving national and local retail discount

To find out more explore Working for Network Rail . Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. We will share further details with you as part of your formal offer. All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. . Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know and we'll do our best to assist you. Below are some examples of adjustments we can make:

Changing a provision, practice or 'the way things are done'
For example, we can give candidates extra time to complete online, tasks or interviews as needed.

Changing a physical feature of our workplace
For example, office/room layout can be adapted to accommodate individual needs.

Providing extra equipment or assistance
For example, we can provide sign language interpreters and support workers where needed. Alternative document formats can be made available.

There are lots of other adjustments we can consider, please just ask! If you have any questions or would like to speak the Resourcing Team, please contact [email protected] .

Key Information

Vacancy Details

Number of Positions:

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Salary:

£46,701 - £63,294

Location:

Paddock Wood Training Centre, Tonbridge

Geographical Area:

South East England (Not inside M25)

Closing Date:

03-AUG-2026

Job Category:

Business, Commercial and Project Management

Function:

Route Services

Asset:

Business Services - Training Delivery

Organisation:

EM Training Delivery - Paddock Wood (168111) G5

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