Technician; Off Track - Tulse Hill Pway

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Our teams keep some of the UK's most vital passenger and freight routes moving every single day. The Southern Region covers Wessex, Sussex and Kent, and is one of the busiest and most dynamic parts of the railway. We support major modernisation programmes, improve performance for local communities and enhance safety across complex operational environments. It’s a fast‑paced, rewarding environment to grow your career and make a real difference.

Technician – Off Track Maintenance:
Keep the Railway Safe and Clear! (

Location:

Tulse Hill Pway)

Starting from IMC4 – £32,620 or Standard Maintenance Contract – £38,482.

Full‑time, days, nights and weekends (safety‑critical role). Flexibility is essential.

We’re looking for a motivated and safety‑focused individual to support the Off Track Maintenance team leader, organising and motivating the team and ensuring work is delivered safely and to the highest standards.

• Deliver work safely and efficiently in line with approved systems, standards and procedures.
• Carry out inspections, maintenance and fault‑finding on off‑track assets such as drainage, fencing, vegetation and other infrastructure.
• 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 off‑track maintenance techniques, including vegetation management and drainage.
• Relevant competencies for the role (or willingness to achieve them), 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 off‑track equipment and vegetation control methods.

This is a safety‑critical role, which requires a medical assessment and drug and alcohol testing. You will need to work days, nights and weekends, so flexibility is essential.

We offer generous annual leave, a defined benefit pension scheme, a subsidy on rail and underground season tickets, discounts on leisure travel, flexible/hybrid working arrangements, volunteer leave, carer leave, a healthcare scheme, Gym Pass discounts, cycle‑to‑work benefits and generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, experiences and identities. We strive to create an inclusive environment and will adapt the application and interview process for people with disabilities.

Additional information on the benefits we offer can be found on our website.

Closing date: 25 February 2026.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre‑employment checks. Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do; safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail.

All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. A positive result will result in rescission of the application and a 5‑year suspension from applying for a safety‑critical role.

Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we will try our best to provide reasonable adjustments to enable candidates to apply and interview effectively.