Technician OCS - Singlewell x

Overview

CT  (High Speed) Ltd – Overhead Catenary Maintenance Engineer (989151) G1

Gravesend, GB

Network Rail High Speed Ltd (NRHS) operates and maintains HS1, the UK's only international high‑speed railway, covering 109km of track, signalling, overhead line and associated stations including St Pancras, Ebbsfleet and Stratford International. NRHS is a subsidiary of Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd and is privately financed under an agreement with its client HS1 Ltd, undertaking a diverse range of activities from infrastructure maintenance and operations to station facilities management and retail.

As an OCS Technician you will keep the power flowing and the railway moving. Working closely with a Team Leader and specialist maintenance team, you will conduct inspections, renewals, maintenance, diagnostics and faulting in challenging environments to the highest safety and engineering standards. You will also take on Team Leader duties when required, ensuring safe work arrangements, quality control and that staff have the correct competencies.

• Electrical & Electronic Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering / Mechanical Maintenance
• HVAC / Air Conditioning Systems
• Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Systems

• Solid understanding of electrical principles
• Willingness to learn and build new technical skills
• Commitment to safe working practices
• Strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence

• Knowledge of the railway industry
• Experience mentoring or developing team members
• Ability to share lessons learned and promote continuous improvement
• Understanding of operational railway environments

Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory), 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 scheme, generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave. Additional perks include training and career progression opportunities.

We believe diversity drives innovation. Whoever you are, however you identify, wherever you’re from – if you have the skills and the spark, we want you on our team. No suits required; bring your authentic self.

• Shift pattern: days, nights, weekends (safety‑critical role)
• Outdoor work in all weather conditions
• Drug/alcohol testing, medical checks, hearing and eyesight tests required
• Must live within 60 minutes of the depot

Apply before 19th February 2026 via the Network Rail website. Late applications will not be accepted. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory pre‑employment checks. Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and will adapt the process and offer reasonable adjustments where needed.

19th February 2026 – Late applications will not be accepted.