Technician [Overhead Line Equipment] - Kettering Depot x2 roles
Location
Kettering, GB
Department Name
MA EPOHL Kettering Direct (900810) G4
About Network Rail
Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter. At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.
Brief Description
You’ll help keep our nation moving every single day. 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 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 (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 Overhead Lines: Working with high voltage systems, you’ll ensure our railway has the power to run the trains. Working at height is routine, and you'll use various types of specialist tools and equipment to measure, adjust, repair and modify cables and wires that keep Britain’s railway running.
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.
You matter to us
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.
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:
1. Leadership – You’re able to lead, motivate and direct a team for safe and efficient work delivery.
2. Effective communicator – You’ll need strong communication skills and be able to deliver clear instructions to the team and other colleagues.
3. Technical skills – You’ll have knowledge and experience of inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal techniques in the discipline that you are applying for.
4. 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.
5. Problem solver – You’ll be persistent in finding safe and effective solutions.
6. Willingness to learn – You’ll consistently develop your skills and competencies relevant to your discipline.
7. 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.
It matters that this is the right role for you.
Additional Information
* Shifts – Technician roles involve 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 the relevant medical assessment and 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 need to be within a 60-minute commute of the location that you’re applying for.
How to apply (External)
Salary: £35,785
Closing date: 20th February 2025. - Late applications will not be accepted.
Please note there are 2 roles available.
*Please note that we cannot consider your application if the following questionnaire is not completed.*
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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.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
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