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About Network Rail
Are you looking to join an organisation where you do meaningful work every day? As a Technician you'll be starting a rewarding career with Network Rail.
Our role is to run a safe, reliable and efficient railway, serving customers and communities. We exist to get people and goods where they need to be and to support our country's economic prosperity.
We're undertaking an ambitious change. Our vision is Putting Passengers First we're a company that is on the side of passengers and freight users; that is easy to engage with and is an efficient and dependable partner; a company people are proud to work for; instinctively recognised as an industry leader.
We're an organisation where people matter. Everyone matters is our diversity strategy. By 2024 we will be an even more open, diverse and inclusive organisation that is better at reflecting the communities that we serve. By putting our passengers first, our strategy will help us to provide a more accessible and more inclusive experience for you.
We want to help deliver a railway which is safe, reliable, affordable and that provides great customer service to everyone.
Brief Description
PLEASE NOTE: To apply for this position you MUST live within a 60 minute commute of the depot / train station.
Are you looking for an exciting and new challenge?
Do you hold a valid electrical or mechanical qualification?
Do you have experience with working within either Electrical or Mechanical disciplines?
Do you have a passion for all things mechanical, fixing bikes / cars etc?
Do you have a passion for problem solving and finding solutions to electrical or mechanical problems?
If this sounds like you then a Technician role within our Woking Distribution and Plant team could be the job for you.
We are currently recruiting 3 Technicians to join an established team within our Woking Depot. We are looking for people who have all levels of experience working within Mechanical and/or Electrical disciplines. Our Technicians work shift patterns which do include nights and weekends, so you must be able to commit to this. In return we will provide a competitive salary with overtime, a pension and a generous annual leave allowance.
Working in all weathers on the frontline, you'll carry out everything from maintenance to faulting. What's more, you'll develop your management skills by deputising for the Team Leader.
A critical part of the work we do is the daily upkeep 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 transferrable 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.
And if you make the grade then you can look forward to a rewarding and fulfilling career with a company that recently joined the top 50 in the Glassdoor's 2021 Best Places to Work.
About the role (External)
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.
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 transferrable 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 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.
Shifts: the Technician role involves a changing shift pattern including days, nights and weekends.
Outdoor working: Our Technicians work outside in all weathers and so you'll be comfortable working in different conditions.
Safe working: Offers of employment are subject to drug and alcohol testing and passing of the relevant medical assessment (if not already held). This will include a hearing and eyesight examination. If you're an external candidate you will also be required to undergo BPSS pre-employment checks.
Driving: As a technician you'll also need a driving licence (category B) so you can drive Network Rail vehicles.
Commute times: You'll also need to be within a 60-minute commute of the location that you're applying for.
Company
Every day, 4.8 million people use our network. Keeping Britain moving and building a better railway for the future is full of challenges – but also tremendous opportunities.
From our commitments to your development, our range of benefits and our approach to Diversity & Inclusion, we believe there are many reasons to join the team at Network Rail.
We’re proactive in empowering employees with the knowledge to help them progress. We encourage all our employees to be ambitious, and offer great training and career development opportunities. As the railway becomes bigger and more technologically advanced, it’s crucial that our employees have the right skills to develop their careers and meet the challenges ahead.
We believe that investing in our people is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railway.
We also know that it’s vital to get each individual’s training programme just right. As well as helping us to meet our immediate needs, we believe this is an approach that encourages people to stay with us and develop their careers.
Your health, wellbeing and benefits
We believe that safety and performance go hand in hand and this doesn’t just mean safety on the railway! We are committed to the wellbeing of our employees and believe, that should come first.
We provide access to support services such as our employee assistance program to help you with finances, family, health and wellbeing. In addition to this, we offer excellent benefits, are sensitive to work-life balance and encourage our employees to use their 5 volunteer days for their favourite causes.
We have a range of benefits including:
* 28 days annual leave entitlement.
* My benefits – Our discounted online shopping site.
* A range of discounted offers including, childcare vouchers, Healthcare offers – cycle to work, healthcare club discounted membership and other benefits.
* Subsidies of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets.
* A range of pension schemes.
* 2 weeks paid reserve leave for our Armed Forces community.
What Diversity and Inclusion means to us
‘Diversity’ means recognising differences between people while valuing the contribution they make. ‘Inclusion’ means creating safe and welcoming workplaces with fair cultures that encourages innovative and fresh ways of thinking.
Our aspiration is that the behaviours and actions that support diversity and inclusion will come from the conviction of everyone here at Network Rail – making diversity and inclusion a conscious part of how we run our business throughout Britain.
Disability Confident Leader
Network Rail is an accredited Disability Confident Leader. This means, where a disabled applicant meets the essential criteria for any of our vacancies, they will receive an interview.
Find out more about our recruitment process here.
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