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 .
You'll help keep our nation moving every single day.
A critical part of the work we do is the daily up keep of the rail network. As a technician you'll work outdoors in a team, supporting essential maintenance to keep the railway running safely and smoothly for passengers and freight users.
Our technician community comes from a variety of different backgrounds, and this might be the first time that you've even considered a career in rail. We're focused on your transferable skills and behaviours and if you can demonstrate that, then we will provide you with all the necessary training to have you working safely and competently out on the network.
And if you make the grade then you can look forward to a rewarding and fulfilling career with a company that recently joined the top 50 in the Glassdoor's 2021 Best Places to Work.
Please Note: There may be a requirement to work on call in this role if you opt to take the standard maintenance contract
Salary- £45,669
Closing Date- 23rd June 2026
Why Network Rail?
- Exceptional training: Fully funded.
- Full high quality PPE workwear provided free of charge.
- High quality tools and equipment provided
- Career growth - at Network Rail progression is always available and there's plenty of scope and variety
- Generous holidays and excellent pension: Join one of the best pension schemes available.
- 35 Hour average working week over the13 week roster period
Enhanced hourly rate for rostered nights and weekend working.
Overtime paid extra at enhanced rates.
Travel benefits: 75% off leisure rail travel for you and your family.
Full road vehicle transport is provided between your depot and site.
Large company - comparatively stable employment.
Great team ethos.
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.
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.
Who are we looking for?
Enthusiastic, well-motivated, Electrical and/or Mechanical Tradespersons with recognised time served apprenticeship.
Bags of experience is not required as excellent on the job training is provided. What's most important is the right attitude. If you have bags of experience, then that's a bonus.
You will be a team player who is able to work effectively within diverse teams.
You will have a strong commitment to working safely and required safety rules and procedures.
You will have stamina and flexibility and be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and varied shifts including nights and weekends.
What will you be doing?
You will be out and about across a large geographical area, not stuck in the same place day after day. If you want some variety in scenery from one day to the next, this could be for you.
You will be working on a huge variety of electrical and mechanical equipment and installations. Just a few: High Voltage switchgear and control systems; Standby generators (up to 500kvA); UPS systems; Outdoor high mast lighting; Heating systems for railway track points; Air conditioning systems; Low Voltage building and highway type installations and switchgear, and even a one of a kind in the world rail over canal moving bridge. It is predominantly preventative and reactive maintenance, fault finding and renewals.
You will be based out of our Doncaster maintenance depot but will be working on equipment on the East Coast Main Line local to Doncaster as well as the Sheffield, North Lincolnshire areas . All travel away from your home depot is in your rostered hours
Don't worry if your experience level isn't high on this type of equipment. If you are appropriately qualified and have the right attitude, you will pick this up and will be supported to do so.
The shift patterns vary but you will normally have a 13-week roster which is agreed 6 weeks out - so you will know when you are going to be at work well in advance.
There will be an 'on call' response commitment required for which an allowance payment is paid.
Duties and Responsibilities-
- Carry out work safely and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures, method statements or other relevant instructions.
- Undertake work and associated duties for which you are trained and competent.
- Undertake and direct work activities in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with all relevant standards.
- Control and check the quality of work undertaken and confirm assets are compliant to standards.
- Establish and maintain appropriate safety arrangements for staff under your control including Contractors.
- Check that the staff under your control have the appropriate and valid competencies.
- Check that vehicles, plant, tools, equipment and materials under your control are fit for use and are used/stored and disposed of correctly.
- Accurately report all work completed/not completed and produce/maintain records as required.
- Contribute to your own development and that of others.
- Adhere to company policies and procedures.
Essential Criteria-
- Experience of arranging and implementing safe systems of work.
- Knowledge of how to organise and control the safe and efficient delivery of work.
- Able to demonstrate, promote and embed safe working behaviours within the team.
- Able to lead, motivate and direct a team.
- Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Knowledge of permanent way inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal techniques.
- Conversant with standards, procedures and instructions.
- Hold and retain competencies relevant to this post, required by business need.
- Ideally hold (or be working towards) an NVQ level 1 or 2 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or have attained an appropriate level of knowledge through equivalent relevant experience.
- Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need.
- Electrical or mechanical engineering qualification and/or apprenticeship.
- Knowledge of relevant standards, procedures and instructions.
- Hold and retain competencies relevant to this post, required by business need.
