technical assistant Work, Jobs in ashford (with Salaries)

Assistant Signal & Telecoms Maintenance Engineer
Network Rail —Ashford
- £43,588 - £57,464 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Communication skills
12d
INSTALLATIONS SPECIALIST
Rhenus SE & Co. KG —Ashford
- Full-time
- Management
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Architectural Technician
Designed Search —Ashford
- £30,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
Private Sector Housing Technical Assistant
Medway Council —Chatham
- £24,558 a year
- IT
1d
Apple Retail - Assistant Manager
Select Tech Group —Canterbury
- £26,750 a year
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Time management
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
3d
Part 2 Architectural Assistant
Designed Search —Charing
- £30,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
Assistant Production Leader
BAE Systems —Rochester
- £39,500 a year
- IT
- Leadership
9d
Assistant Civil Engineer - Infrastructure
Stantec —Ashford
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Mentoring
Assistant Bid Writer
Lawtech Group —Gillingham
Quick apply
Quality Assurance and Regulatory Assistant
Plamil Foods Ltd —Folkestone
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
2d
Level 1 Technical Helpdesk Technician
Apogee Corp —Maidstone
- Monday to Friday
- Hybrid work
- Computer networking
- Communication skills
- Work from home
- Employee assistance programme
Maintenance Assistant
MidKent College —Maidstone
- £25,878 - £29,729 a year
- Full-time
- University
2d
Decking installation assistant
Wild Wood of Mayfield —Rye
- From £12.71 an hour
- Temporary
- Schematics
- Construction
- In-person
Quick apply
Therapy Assistant
Outcomes First Group —Maidstone
- £25,837.50 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Organisational skills
- School
14d
Assistant Product Manager
Knauf UK & Ireland —Sittingbourne
- £35,000 a year
- ERP systems
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Campaign Marketing Data Assistant/Analyst
Henry Schein Dental (UK) —Gillingham
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Marketing
- ERP systems
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
Food & Beverage Assistant
The George in Rye - Food & Beverage —Rye
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Hotel
- Restaurant
- Employee discount
Quick apply
6d
Speech and language therapy
Medway Community Healthcare CIC —Minster
- £39,959 - £48,117 a year
- Part-time
- Hospital
Pharmacy Technician
Boots —Rye
- Weekend availability
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Learning Support Practitioner
MidKent College —Maidstone
- £28,625 - £33,063 a year
- Part-time
- University
13d

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Assistant Signal & Telecoms Maintenance Engineer

Network Rail -
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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£43,588 - £57,464 a year
12 days ago

Qualifications

Maintenance
Communication skills

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Who We Are

Join the Southern Region - where your work truly matters.

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. Click here to learn more.

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.

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

Assistant Track Maintenance Engineer- Maintenance Engineering

Location: Ashford
Contract: Full-Time - (permanent)

Salary: £43,588 - £57,464

About the role

Role overview

Work closely with the Signal & Telecoms Maintenance Engineer , providing proactive assistance to ensure the smooth delivery of key responsibilities, operational priorities, and continuous improvement across the team.

What You'll do

Lead and develop the Technical Support team to deliver key business objectives and performance targets.
Promote a safe and high-performing culture , ensuring staff competence and wellbeing.
Monitor and improve asset performance , driving reliability, efficiency, and productivity.
Provide expert technical advice , supporting surveys, design, and delivery activities.
Oversee assurance and compliance , managing inspections, investigations, and non-conformance processes.
Coordinate track monitoring activities and use data insights to inform decisions.
Maintain accurate systems and records , ensuring data integrity and compliance.
Review and approve technical documentation , including method statements and work plans.
Deliver assurance programmes , including quality checks, surveillance, and asset condition monitoring.

Your experience and skills

We're looking for someone who can demonstrate the following essential & desirable criteria:

Essential

Strong technical expertise , with proven competence in a relevant discipline
Solid understanding of maintenance delivery , including processes, techniques, and best practice
Knowledge of safety and compliance frameworks , with a commitment to high standards
Experience within an operational railway environment , with an understanding of its challenges and priorities
In-depth knowledge of industry standards and procedures , applied confidently in day-to-day work
Design experience , with the ability to contribute to practical, effective solutions
Experience managing and resolving failures or incidents , using structured problem-solving approaches
Collaborative mindset , with an understanding of how different functions work together
Strong communication and interpersonal skills , with the ability to influence and organise effectively
IRSE Licence (Signalling)
HNC/HND (or equivalent qualification)

Desirable

Knowledge of coaching techniques

Closing date: 5 th June 2026 - Late applications will not be accepted. This role has also been advertised externally .

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All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

***Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.****

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Vacancy Details

Number of Positions:

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Salary:

£43,588 - £57,464

Location:

Ashford

Closing Date:

06-JUN-2026

Job Category:

Engineering and Asset Management

Function:

Southern Region

Organisation:

DD STME Ashford Indirect (830501) G1

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