Technician [Rail Testing & Lubrication] - Westbury Depot
About Network Rail
At Network Rail, we're part of a large family serving millions of passengers and freight users throughout the UK every day. Our service impacts millions of people and we strive to become more efficient as we enhance, maintain and operate our network. Now is a fantastic time to join our team in Wales and Western region as we finalise the reforms to our maintenance organisation which will deliver:
1. A safer and more reliable and punctual service for passengers and employees.
2. Quicker fault fixes by more agile multi-disciplined response teams.
3. Individual rostering enabling us to send the right number of people to fix a fault.
4. Multi-skilling investing in the knowledge and skills of our people so they are better equipped to fix the most common faults themselves.
5. Accelerated and improved technology deployment with a raft of labour and life-saving technology ready to be rolled out.
Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We're an organisation where people matter. When you're part of our team, you matter to us and you matter to millions.
About the role
You'll help keep our nation moving every single day. This critical role involves 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 technicians provide the essential link between the team leader and the team's operatives, and can specialise in a range of disciplines. For this role, you'll become a specialist in Rail Testing & Lubrication. You'll be responsible for maintaining, inspecting, and repairing equipment under the track network to keep the railway safe and efficient. This role has a heavy skill focus on detailed inspection and the maintenance of lubricators.
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 needing 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:
1. Knowledge - a basic understanding of ultrasonic principles and an appreciation of why we undertake lubrication.
2. Leadership - You're able to lead, motivate, and direct a team for safe and efficient work delivery.
3. Effective communicator - You'll need strong communication skills and be able to deliver clear instructions to the team and other colleagues.
4. Technical skills - You'll have knowledge and experience of inspection, faulting, maintenance, and renewal techniques in the discipline that you are applying for.
5. Safety - You consistently role model safe behaviours and can arrange and implement safe systems of work.
6. Problem solver - You'll be persistent in finding safe and effective solutions.
7. Willingness to learn - You'll consistently develop your skills and competencies relevant to your discipline.
8. Relevant qualification - You'll ideally hold an NVQ Level 1 or 2 linked to the discipline you are applying for or have equivalent relevant experience.
It matters that this is the right role for you
Shifts Technician roles involve a changing shift pattern including days, nights, and weekends. You'll also need to be within a 60-minute commute of the location you're applying for.
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 skills 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.
As a Network Rail employee, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits!
1. Privileged staff travel - Leisure travel discount of 75% on all leisure travel and includes family members.
2. A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train.
3. Benefits package including healthcare offers, a cycle to work scheme, and discounted offers and benefits.
4. Effectively manage work-life balance with a 35hrs per week contract, with hybrid working and family-friendly support.
5. 5 days paid volunteering leave.
6. 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community.
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