Network Rail · 8 hours ago
Technician, Grantham Depot
Grantham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
£37K/yr - £37K/yrNetwork Rail is dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. As a technician, you will support essential maintenance to ensure the railway operates smoothly and safely for all users.
Infrastructure
Responsibilities
You'll help keep our nation moving every single day
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
You'll work outdoors in a team, supporting essential maintenance to keep the railway running safely and smoothly for passengers and freight users
You'll become a specialist in Track and work with rails, sleepers and ballast that support the trains, together with their associated drainage and ancillary structures
You'll often be working next to moving trains travelling at high speed
You'll check the team has the right competencies to meet our strict safety standards
You'll also be a role model for safe working behaviours and be confident to challenge any potential risks to safety
Your commitment to self-development and continuous learning is hugely important in this role and we'll provide you with all the training to develop both technical and non-technical skills
Qualification
Required
Leadership – You're able to lead, motivate and direct a team for safe and efficient work delivery
Effective communicator – You'll need strong communication skills and be able to deliver clear instructions to the team and other colleagues
Technical skills – You'll have knowledge and experience of inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal techniques in the discipline that you are applying for
Safety – You consistently role model safe behaviours, can arrange and implement safe systems of work, and are confident to challenge if you think a situation is unsafe
Problem solver – You'll be persistent in finding safe and effective solutions. You'll consistently develop your skills and competencies relevant to your discipline, keeping up to date with new standards, procedures and instructions
Willingness to learn – You'll consistently develop your skills and competencies relevant to your discipline, keeping up to date with new standards, procedures and instructions
Relevant qualification – You'll ideally hold an NVQ Level 1 or 2 linked to the discipline you are applying for. Or you have achieved an equivalent level of relevant experience
Driving - As a technician you'll also need a driving licence (category B) so you can drive Network Rail vehicles
Commute times - You'll also need to be within a 60-minute commute of the location that you're applying for
Company
Network Rail
Network Rail develops rail tracks, signaling, bridges, tunnels, level crossings.
Founded in 2001
10001+ employees
Funding
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