Material testing technician Work, Jobs in Leicestershire (with Salaries)

Technician [Track Maintenance]
Network Rail —Grantham
- £38,482 a year
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
12d
Environmental Laboratory Technician
Environmental Chemistry Testing Limited —Leicester
- £12.71 an hour
- Computer literacy
- Laboratory experience
- No experience needed
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
8d
Field Technician
Sports Labs Ltd —Nuneaton
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Free parking
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R&D Technician
PepsiCo —Leicester
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Advanced Technician - Materials
The Manufacturing Technology Centre —Coventry
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- First Aid Certification
- Mechanical knowledge
Quick apply
Probe Lab Engineer - Probe Repair, Testing and Innovation
Modality Group Limited —Loughborough
- Up to £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Laboratory experience
- Maintenance
- Free parking
Quick apply
3d
Sample Prep Technician
Environmental Chemistry Testing Limited —Leicester
- £12.71 an hour
- Computer literacy
- Laboratory experience
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
8d
Laboratory Technician
Loughborough University —Loughborough
- £29,588 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Laboratory experience
- University
6d
Sample Reception Technician
Environmental Chemistry Testing Limited —Leicester
- £12.71 an hour
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
9d
Site Technician - Construction Materials Testing
Materials Testing Group Limited —Draycott
- £26,500 - £30,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Driving
Quick apply
4d
Shift Technician - Deco - Green Shift
Ardagh Group —Rugby
- £57,592 a year
- Day shift
- Maintenance
- English
- Analysis skills
- Employee assistance programme
1d
Engineering & Facilities Technician
Cromwell Group —Leicester
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
- Power tools
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
Shift Technician - Technical Float - Black Shift
Ardagh Group —Rugby
- £57,592 a year
- Weekend availability
- Maintenance
- English
- Analysis skills
- Employee assistance programme
4d
Advanced Research Engineer – Laser Machining
The Manufacturing Technology Centre —Coventry
- £42,000 - £48,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
- Presentation skills
Quick apply
Junior CAD Technician
Antalis Ltd —Coalville
- £25,000 - £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- CAD
- Microsoft Office
- IT
Quick apply
Shift Technician - Front End - Green Shift
Ardagh Group —Rugby
- £57,592 a year
- Day shift
- Maintenance
- English
- Analysis skills
- Employee assistance programme
7d
Electrical Supervisor
Equans —Long Bennington
- Full-time
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Flow Room Controller
Greggs —Kettering
- £42,534 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
3d
Electrical Control and Instrumentation Production Engineer
Babcock International —Leicester
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
- Assembly
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
7d
Lead Mechanical Installation Engineer
Elmleigh —Hinckley
- Full-time
- Project management
- IT
- Communication skills
Quick apply

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Technician [Track Maintenance]

Network Rail -
Grantham

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£38,482 a year
12 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Discounted gym membership
Employee discount
Paid volunteer time

Qualifications

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

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- £38,482

Closing Date- 15th July 2026

What's in it for you

Here are a few of the benefits we offer

Generous annual leave entitlement
Choice of pension schemes
Discounted leisure train travel for you and your family
75% subsidy on Rail and Underground season tickets
5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
My Benefits platform - giving national and local discounts on retailers, gym membership and more

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.

Your experience and skills

Our technicians provide the essential link between the team leader and the team's operatives.

Technicians specialise in a range of disciplines and for this role you'll become a specialist in:

Track: You'll be responsible for maintaining, inspecting and repairing the track network, (also known as the Permanent Way or P-Way) to keep the railway safe and efficient. This is a very manual role as you'll be working with rails, sleepers and ballast that support the trains, together with their associated drainage and ancillary structures.

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.

Key Information

Vacancy Details

Number of Positions:

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Location:

Grantham Depot, Grantham

Geographical Area:

Eastern England

Closing Date:

15-JUL-2026

Job Category:

Site based Maintenance

Function:

Eastern Region

Organisation:

MA SM(Tr) Doncaster-Grantham Direct (842111) G1

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Sample Prep Technician

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Site Technician - Construction Materials Testing

Shift Technician - Deco - Green Shift

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Shift Technician - Technical Float - Black Shift

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Shift Technician - Front End - Green Shift

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