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    Technician Track Maintenance - Swindon, United Kingdom - Network Rail

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    Brief Description

    You'll be part of the team that keeps the nation's rail network running smoothly and safely every day. As a technician, you'll work outdoors in a team, conducting essential maintenance to ensure the railway operates efficiently for passengers and freight users.

    Our technician community comes from diverse backgrounds, and if you demonstrate transferable skills, we'll provide the training needed for you to work competently on the network.

    If you excel in the role, you can look forward to a rewarding career with a company that ranks among the top 50 in Glassdoor's 2021 Best Places to Work.

    About the Role (External)

    Our technicians serve as a crucial link between team leaders and operatives. In this role, you'll specialize in track maintenance, ensuring the safety and efficiency of the railway network.

    Track: Your responsibilities will include maintaining, inspecting, and repairing the track network (known as the Permanent Way or P-Way), which supports trains and associated structures.

    Working outdoors in all conditions, you'll engage in manual labor, often near fast-moving trains, emphasizing safety, adherence to rules, and teamwork.

    You're Valued in the Team

    As a natural team player, you may also lead the team when required. Your role involves ensuring work is completed safely, checking team competencies, and promoting a culture of safety.

    We Value You

    Technicians can progress to team leadership roles. Continuous self-development and learning are essential, supported by comprehensive training programs.

    Your Skills are Important

    • Leadership – Ability to lead and motivate a team for safe and efficient work delivery.
    • Effective Communicator – Strong communication skills for clear instructions to the team.
    • Technical Skills – Knowledge of maintenance techniques in your discipline.
    • Safety – Role-modeling safe behaviors and challenging unsafe situations.
    • Problem Solver – Persistence in finding safe solutions and continuous skill development.
    • Willingness to Learn – Continuous development of discipline-relevant skills.
    • Relevant Qualification – Ideally, an NVQ Level 1 or 2 related to your discipline.

    Role Compatibility is Important

    Additional Information:

    • Shifts – Varied shift patterns including days, nights, and weekends.
    • Outdoor Working – Comfortable working outdoors in diverse weather conditions.
    • Safe Working – Employment contingent on drug/alcohol testing, medical assessment, and pre-employment checks.
    • Driving – Requires a valid driving license (category B) for Network Rail vehicles.
    • Commute Times – Must be within a 60-minute commute of the job location.

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