Technician Distribution & Plant

About Network Rail

Join Network Rail – Where People and Connections Matter. At Network Rail, we are dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. We believe our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.  to learn more.

Cambridge, GB

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 technicians provide the essential link between the team leader and the team’s operatives. Technicians specialise in a range of disciplines. For this role you’ll become a specialist in:

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 may be involved in demanding manual work, transporting 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.

• Leadership – Lead, motivate and direct a team for safe and efficient work delivery.
• Effective communicator – Deliver clear instructions to the team and other colleagues.
• Technical skills – Knowledge and experience of inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal techniques in the discipline you are applying for.
• Safety – Consistently role‑model safe behaviours, arrange and implement safe systems of work, and confidently challenge unsafe situations.
• Problem solver – Persistently find safe and effective solutions, keeping up to date with new standards, procedures and instructions.
• Willingness to learn – Constantly develop your skills and competencies relevant to your discipline.
• Relevant qualification – Ideally hold an NVQ Level 1 or 2 linked to the discipline or have an equivalent level of relevant experience.

• 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 of the relevant medical assessment and BPSS pre‑employment checks, including hearing and eyesight examinations.
• Driving – A category B driving licence is required to drive Network Rail vehicles.
• Commute times – You must be within a 60‑minute commute of the location you’re applying for.

Salary: £43,997

Closing date: 6th January 2026 – late applications will not be accepted.

Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. We positively embrace flexible working and support employees seeking a healthy balance between work and family or home life.

Network Rail offers a range of benefits.  to find out about the benefits we provide.

Entry level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology