Technician

Brief Description:

You’ll help keep our nation moving every single day.
A critical part of the work we do is the daily up keep of the rail network. As a technician you’ll work outdoors in a team, supporting essential maintenance to keep the railway running safely and smoothly for passengers and freight users.
Our technician community comes from a variety of different backgrounds, and this might be the first time that you’ve even considered a career in rail. We’re focused on your transferable skills and behaviours and if you can demonstrate that, then we will provide you with all the necessary training to have you working safely and competently out on the network.

Please Note: There may be a requirement to work on call in this role if you opt to take the GTRM IMC25 contract
About the role:
Our technicians provide the essential link between the team leader and the team’s operatives.
Technicians specialise in a range of disciplines and for this role you’ll become a specialist in Cables; Undertake and direct inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal work as allocated safely efficiently and to relevant standards and where directed lead a team.
Our technicians work outside in all conditions, at all times of the year, day or night. You could 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.

You matter to your team:

A natural team player, you’ll also be able to lead the team when asked by the team leader. You’ll use your skills to deliver work safely and will check the team has the right competencies to meet our strict safety standards. You’ll also be a role model for safe working behaviours and be confident to challenge any potential risks to safety, so that everyone gets home safe every day.

You matter to us:

Today’s technicians can go onto become tomorrow’s team leaders.

Your commitment to self-development and continuous learning is hugely important in this role and we’ll provide you with all the training to develop both technical and non-technical skills. If you’re joining us from another industry, the structured training will give you the skills and confidence to move into a rewarding career in rail.

Your skills matter:

Our technicians play a vital role in our maintenance teams. You don’t necessarily need rail experience, but you do need to show how your transferable skills meet the following:

Leadership – You’re able to lead, motivate and direct a team for safe and efficient work delivery.
Effective communicator – You’ll need strong communication skills and be able to deliver clear instructions to the team and other colleagues.
Technical skills –You’ll have knowledge and experience of inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal techniques in the discipline that you are applying for.
Safety – You consistently role model safe behaviours, can arrange and implement safe systems of work, and are confident to challenge if you think a situation is unsafe.
Problem solver – You’ll be persistent in finding safe and effective solutions. You’ll consistently develop your skills and competencies relevant to your discipline, keeping up to date with new standards, procedures and instructions. To issues you find out in your working environment.
Willingness to learn – You’ll consistently develop your skills and competencies relevant to your discipline, keeping up to date with new standards, procedures and instructions.
Relevant qualification – You’ll ideally hold an NVQ Level 1 or 2 linked to the discipline you are applying for. Or you have achieved an equivalent level of relevant experience.

Closing date: 25/02/25. – Late applications will not be accepted.

Remote working opportunity!

What does our recruitment process look like?

Once you have applied, our Recruitment Specialist will look at your CV.
If your experience matches what we’re looking for, you’ll be invited to an interview.

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