Technician Distribution & Plant Railway Works

IRC
2369439

Join the Southern Region - where your work truly matters.

Covering Wessex, Sussex, and Kent, the Southern Region is one of the busiest and most dynamic parts of the railway. Our teams keep some of the UK's most vital passenger and freight routes moving every single day. This is a place where collaboration, innovation, and resilience are key-and where your contribution will directly impact millions of journeys. We are entering an exciting new chapter as we integrate with train operating companies under one national leadership, creating even greater opportunities to shape the future of rail.

From supporting major modernisation programmes to improving performance for local communities and enhancing safety across complex operational environments, Southern offers a fast-paced, rewarding environment to grow your career and make a real difference.

Location: Ashford Old Railway Works
Salary: Standard Maintenance Contract £45,669
Hours: Full-Time
Shift Pattern: Days, Nights & Weekends (Safety-Critical Role)

As a
Distribution & Plant (D&P) Technician
, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining, testing, repairing, and installing the electrical systems that keep the railway powered, safe, and operational. From HV switch gear to points heating, generators to telecoms equipment - your work keeps trains, signals, and stations running reliably every day.

Working as part of a specialist maintenance team, you'll support the Team Leader, carry out inspections, fault finding, maintenance, and sometimes step up to lead the team. This is a
hands on, safety critical role where no two days look the same. finding, maintenance, and sometimes step up to lead the team. This is a
on, safety critical

You'll help maintain and repair
high-voltage and low-voltage railway infrastructure, including:

• HV switch gear
• DC circuit breakers
• Battery chargers
• Points heating systems
• Generators
• EICR testing
• Telecoms & lighting equipment

Much of this work takes place
off-track
, but you'll also work
outdoors
, in all conditions and at height.
This role demands
technical skill
,
precision
, and a commitment to
safety & compliance
.

Once fully competent, you'll have opportunities to
deputise for the Team Leader
, including:

• Setting up and maintaining safe work arrangements
• Monitoring and controlling the quality of work
• Ensuring team members have the right competencies
• Making sure tools, vehicles and equipment are safe and fit for use

You'll act as a
role model for safety
, confidently challenging unsafe behaviour to ensure everyone goes home safe.

• Deliver work safely and efficiently in line with standards and procedures
• Carry out inspections, maintenance, renewals & faultfinding
• Diagnose and rectify faults to keep the network running smoothly
• Ensure tools, vehicles & equipment are ready for use
• Accurately record work and maintain essential documentation
• Work closely with the Team Leader and wider D&P team
• promote safety awareness and compliance across all tasks

• Experience planning & implementing safe systems of work
• Strong team player with a passion for safety
• Knowledge of D&P inspection, faulting, maintenance & renewals
• Relevant technical competencies - or willingness to achieve them
• NVQ Level 1 or 2 (or equivalent practical experience)
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong attention to detail & excellent communication skills

• Familiarity with railway industry standards
• Working toward or holding electrical qualifications
• Ability to step up & support the Team Leader
• Experience in safety critical…