Assistant Electrification & Plant Maintenance Engineer

Overview

Assistant Electrification & Plant Maintenance Engineer – Network Rail

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Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the Technical Support Team to provide production, performance, assurance, technical, analytical, and data quality support to the Maintenance Engineering team.
• Oversee asset performance, reliability, and efficiency; provide expert technical guidance and support.
• Lead on survey and design work; manage assurance processes and address non-compliance within the delivery unit.
• Conduct technical inspections and investigations; review and approve method statements and plans; maintain accurate systems, databases, and records.
• Coordinate local requirements for track monitoring activities; ensure outputs are received and acted upon.
• Implement a programme of staff surveillance, work quality checks, and asset condition assessments to maintain high operational standards.
• Support safety and competence across all operations and foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical competence
• Knowledge of maintenance delivery processes and techniques
• Knowledge of safety and compliance management processes
• Knowledge of operational railway environment
• Detailed knowledge of relevant standards and procedures
• Design knowledge and experience
• Failure/incident management and rectification techniques
• Knowledge of other functional disciplines
• Good interpersonal, influencing, communication and organisation skills
• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification

Nice-to-have

• Knowledge of coaching techniques

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: £43,588 – £57,464
• Pro-rata annual leave entitlement (28 days)
• Discounted online shopping; access to various benefits including childcare vouchers and healthcare offers
• Subsidies of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets
• 75% discount on leisure travel (discretionary)
• Choice of contributory pension schemes
• 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces

How to Apply

Click “apply now” to apply. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Additional information

Network Rail adheres to a structured pay framework; salary offered will be within the advertised pay range. We are a Disability Confident Leader and support flexible and hybrid working where possible. Closing date: Monday 19 January 2026.