Technician Off Track

Technician [Off Track] x 2 – Network Rail

Location:

Inverness, GB

Department:
Scotland

We are dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. We believe that 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. We’re committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work‑life balance.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we’ll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.

Scotland's Railway covers a large geographical area from the Borders to Thurso, accounting for almost 20 percent of the UK rail network. We provide rapid access along busy commuter routes to our seven cities, servicing a variety of business and leisure commuter services, including cross‑border and rural services. We have up to 50 freight services operating daily and are steadily building capacity.

Our ambition is to respond to passengers and freight users, and we are empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices, address risks, resolve issues and protect safety and wellbeing.

You’ll help keep our nation moving each 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 Technician community comes from a variety of backgrounds; this may be your first time considering a career in rail. We focus on transferable skills and behaviours; if you can demonstrate these, we will provide the training needed for you to work safely and competently out on the network. If you make the grade you can look forward to a rewarding and fulfilling career with a company that recently joined the top 50 in the Glassdoor’s 2021 Best Places to Work.

Please note: there may be a requirement to work on call in this role if you opt to take the Standard Maintenance contract.

2 Permanent Positions available.

Technicians specialise in a range of disciplines; for this role you’ll become a specialist in Off Track
. You’ll be responsible for maintaining, inspecting and repairing the land alongside the track network to keep the railway safe and efficient. This includes vegetation management, drainage and ancillary structures.

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 with the need 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 traveling at high speed.

A natural team player, you’ll also be able to lead the team when asked by the team leader. You’ll use your skills to deliver work safely and will check that the team has the right competencies to meet our strict safety standards. You’ll also be a role model for safe working behaviours and be confident to challenge any potential risks to safety, so that everyone gets home safe every day.

Today’s Technicians can go onto become tomorrow’s Team Leaders.

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 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.

• Leadership – You’re able to lead, motivate and direct a team for safe and efficient work delivery.
• Effective communication – You’ll need strong communication skills and be able to deliver clear instructions to the team and other colleagues.
• Technical skills – You’ll have knowledge and experience of inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal techniques in the discipline you’re applying for.
• Safety – You consistently role‑model…