At a Glance
- Tasks: Support our engineering team with data analysis and administrative tasks.
- Company: Join Network Rail, a leader in keeping the UK's railways moving.
- Benefits: Generous leave, pension scheme, and discounts on travel and leisure.
- Other info: Inclusive culture where your authentic self is valued.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on millions of journeys while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Strong analytical skills and good communication abilities required.
The predicted salary is between 24750 - 30250 £ per year.
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.
About the role
We're looking for a Technical Clerk to provide efficient and effective administrative, technical, and analytical support to the lead manager and their team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, organising information, and supporting operational excellence.
What You'll Do
- Analyse and present data to support decision-making and recommendations.
- Provide technical and administrative support to the team.
- Locate, collate, and manage data, records, and other information as required.
- Maintain and review publications, logs, and records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Assist in preparing reports, documentation, and outputs for operational delivery.
Your experience and skills
What you'll need:
- Knowledge of relevant technical functions and activities.
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
Even better if you have:
- Understanding of the operational railway environment.
- Knowledge of other functional disciplines.
Why you'll love it here
We offer excellent benefits, including:
- Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.
- Defined benefit pension scheme.
- 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.
- Up to 75% off leisure travel.
- Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.
- Carer's leave to support those who matter.
- Healthcare Scheme, GymPass discounts, Cycle to work plus more.
We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees.
We're All About Inclusion
We believe diversity drives innovation. Whoever you are, however you identify, wherever you're from - if you've got the skills and the spark, we want you on our team. No suits required. Just bring your authentic self.
About Your Application
Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. You can visit Evenbreak's Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Safety and Compliance
Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application.
Drugs and Alcohol Standard
All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.
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