Technician [Rail Management] [High Speed] - Singlewell in Gravesend

Who We Are

Join our Infrastructure Team at Network Rail High Speed

Network Rail High Speed Ltd. (NRHS) is responsible for operating and maintaining the UK's only international high-speed railway, High Speed (HS1).

The 109km HS1 infrastructure consists of a diverse range of railway assets such as the track, signalling, overhead line, lineside buildings, depots, viaducts and long tunnels. NRHS is also responsible for operating and maintaining three international stations; St Pancras, Stratford and Ebbsfleet International.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, NRHS is privately financed under an agreement with our client 'HS1 Ltd', undertaking a diverse range of activities from railway infrastructure maintenance and operations - through to station facilities management and retail on behalf of our client.

Our Vision: For everyone to love High Speed rail!

https://www.networkrail.co.uk/running-the-railway/our-routes/network-rail-high-speed/

Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We're an organisation where people matter. When you're part of our team, you matter to us and you matter to millions.

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Technician - Rail Management

Location: Singlewell

Salary: £43816 + Outer London Allowance

Hours: Full time

Shift Pattern: Days, Nights and Weekends (Safety Critical Role)

About The Role

Build Your Skills. Support the Team. Keep the Railway Running Safely.

We're looking for a hands-on, adaptable Technician with a passion for railway operations, safety and teamwork. In this frontline role, you'll support a Team Leader, assist with the delivery of maintenance activities, and help ensure our rail infrastructure remains safe, reliable and compliant with industry standards.

What You'll Do

In this key post, you'll work closely with a Team Leader to organise, support and motivate an Infrastructure Maintenance team. You'll help ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently and in line with operational standards and procedures.

You'll be involved in a variety of Rail Management activities, including inspections, faulting, maintenance and renewal work across the network. No two days will be the same.

Acting As Team Leader When Required

There will be times when you step up and take the lead. This means:

• Establishing and maintaining safety arrangements for staff and contractors
• Directing work activities safely and efficiently
• Checking the quality of completed work and ensuring compliance with standards
• Confirming staff hold the appropriate competencies for their duties
• Ensuring vehicles, tools, plant and equipment are fit for purpose and correctly used

This is a safety-critical role requiring confidence, resilience and strong decision-making skills. You'll be expected to maintain high standards whilst working in a fast-paced operational railway environment.

What You Bring

Experience in ONE or More of the Following:

• Rail Maintenance
• Infrastructure Inspection and Faulting
• Permanent Way, Signalling or Operational Maintenance Activities
• Infrastructure Renewals and Asset Management

Your Experience And Skills

What you'll need

• Experience of implementing and working within safe systems of work
• Knowledge of organising and delivering safe and efficient maintenance activities
• The ability to promote and embed safe working behaviours within a team
• Strong leadership and teamworking skills
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of rail maintenance, faulting and renewal techniques
• Understanding of relevant standards, procedures and instructions
• Commitment to personal development and supporting the development of others
• A full UK driving licence

Bonus Skills (Not Essential, But Great to Have!)

• NVQ Level 1 or 2 (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
• Experience leading teams or acting in a supervisory capacity
• Knowledge of Network Rail standards and operational procedures
• Experience mentoring colleagues and sharing best practice
• Understanding of operational railway environments

Why You'll Love It Here

Impact: Your work keeps Britain moving.

Training: We'll give you the skills to succeed.

Career Path: Today's operatives are tomorrow's technicians and leaders.

Team Spirit: Work with people who care about making a difference.

For further information please contact SouthernResourcing@networkrail.co.uk

Important Information

Shifts include days, nights, and weekends.

Outdoor work in all weather conditions.

Must live within 60 minutes of your depot.

This is a safety-critical role, which means you'll need to pass a medical assessment and be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Your role will involve working days, nights and weekends, so flexibility is necessary.

Why you'll love it here

• Perks That Pack a Punch:
• 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.
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
• 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.

Plus, more....

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.

Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we'll do our best to adapt the recruitment process and offer reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities.

All offers of employment will be subject to 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, and you should demonstrate your personal commitment to safety throughout the application process.

Drugs and Alcohol Standard

All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Any offer of employment is subject to successfully meeting these requirements.