Technician

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 Distribution & Plant: You’ll work as part of a team 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.
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: 3rd March 2025 – Late applications will not be accepted.

What does our recruitment process look like?

1. Once you have applied, our Recruitment Specialist will look at your CV.

2. If your experience matches what we’re looking for, you’ll be invited to an interview or assessment centre.

Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer!

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