Network Rail operates and maintains the railway infrastructure. 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.We're continuing to build a more diverse and inclusive organisation which is representative of the passengers we serve. To do this, it's essential we become a more open, diverse and inclusive organisation, harnessing the skills and expertise of all our people and attracting the best talent to help us have a safe, accessible railway for everyone. We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone.Brief DescriptionAbout our routeWe are Central route. We are the Heart of Britain's Railway. More than a million people rely on us every week, and we help transport nearly a million tonnes of freight every month. But we are more than just tracks and trains, we are a catalyst for jobs and opportunities, a connection to leisure and time with family and friends, and a foundation for communities and neighbourhoods.We are a key part of the national network, with Birmingham New Street - the busiest station outside of London and the hub of the railway - connecting England, Scotland and Wales, with hundreds of services arriving and leaving every day.About the role (External)What does a Technician Distribution and Plant do?A critical part of the work we do is the daily upkeep of the rail network. As a Technician for Distribution and Plant, you'll work part of a team and be responsible to inspect, fault find, maintain and the renew our the assets to keep power flowing through the electrified rails safely and efficiently. Day to day you'll work on the nuts, bolts and cables of the electrification system making sure that the railway has the power to run the trains, signals, and stations. In addition to this, you will also provide support to the Team Leader to organise and motivate the team so that work is undertaken safely, efficiently and to the relevant standards.Our Technicians work outside in all conditions, at all times of the year, day, or night and weekends. You'll be involved in demanding manual work, often with the need to transport kit, across tricky terrain. Being safety focused, respectful of rules and a team player will be critical as you'll often be working next to moving trains travelling at high speed.This is a brilliant career opportunity within the Railway if you have a passion for electrical maintenance. We will give you all the training and competencies you require so you can fully succeed in your role and a have fulfilling career within the Track discipline.Please note you but will be required to live in a 60 minute radius from the location stated on this advert.In order to be successful in this role, we would like you to have/ be…· Experience of arranging and implementing safe systems of work.· Knowledge of how to organise and control the safe and efficient delivery of work.· Able to demonstrate, promote and embed safe working behaviours within the team.· Able to lead, motivate and direct a team.· Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.· Knowledge of distribution and plant inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal techniques.· Conversant with standards, procedures and instructions.· Hold and retain competencies relevant to this post, required by business need.· Ideally hold (or be working towards) an NVQ level 1 or 2 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or have attained an appropriate level of knowledge through equivalent relevant experience.· Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need.How to apply (External)Salary: Standard Maintenance Contract: £43,997.00Closing date: 10th September 2025 - Late applications will not be accepted.Want to find out more about what fantastic benefits we offer?All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of a range of pre-employment checks. .We're a employer 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.
