Technician - Track Maintenance

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Technician - Track Maintenance (Feltham) – London, GB

Location:

Feltham Depot
Salary:
Starting from £31,502 (IMC
20) or IMC
25 £ 37,073

Hours:

Full-Time
Shift Pattern:
Days, Nights & Weekends (Safety-Critical Role)
Closing date: 12 February 2026

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. 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 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.

Technician - Track Maintenance:
Keep the Railway on Track!

We are looking for a motivated and safety-focused individual to join our Track Maintenance team. In this role, you'll support the Team Leader in organising and motivating the team, ensuring work is delivered safely and to the highest standards. You'll be responsible for inspecting track assets, diagnosing faults, performing maintenance, and carrying out renewal work—while occasionally stepping up to lead the team when required.

• Deliver work safely and efficiently in line with approved systems, standards, and procedures.
• Carry out inspections, maintenance, and fault-finding on track infrastructure to keep the network running smoothly.
• Ensure tools, vehicles, and equipment are fit for use and properly maintained.
• Accurately report completed work and maintain essential records.

• Proven experience in planning and implementing safe systems of work.
• Strong team player with the ability to embed a culture of safety within your team.
• Knowledge of track maintenance techniques, including inspection, faulting, and renewal.
• Relevant competencies for the role (or willingness to achieve them), and ideally NVQ Level 1 or 2 (or equivalent experience).
• A valid driving licence and willingness to drive.

• Familiarity with industry standards, procedures, and instructions.
• Experience with specialist track maintenance equipment and techniques.

• This is a safety-critical role
  , which means you'll need to pass a medical assessment and be subject to drug and alcohol testing.
• Your role will involve working days, nights, and weekends
  , so flexibility is essential.

• Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.
• Defined benefit pension scheme.
• 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.
• Up to 75% off leisure travel.
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
• Volunteer leave, Carer's leave, Healthcare Scheme, Gym Pass discounts, Cycle to work, and more.
• Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, experiences and identities. Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and will adapt the process where needed to support applicants. If you require reasonable adjustments, please add a note to your application.

Location
:
Feltham Depot
Salary
: MC25 £ 37,073 - This role may require an overtime commitment.
Hours
:
Full-Time
Shift pattern
:
Days, Nights & Weekends (Safety-Critical Role)
Closing date
: 12 February 2026

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Additional notes:
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Drugs and alcohol testing applies to prospective candidates. Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail.