Technician [Off Track MSP

Who We Are

Joining 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. Our teams keep some of the UK's most vital passenger and freight routes moving every single day.

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 even greater 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, the Southern Region offers a fast-paced, rewarding environment to grow your career and make a real difference.

Location: TONBRIDGE MSP

Salary: Starting from IMC
19 £ 32698 OR (IMC
25) £38482

Hours: Full-Time

Shift Pattern: Days, Nights & Weekends (Safety-Critical Role)

We're looking for a motivated and safety-focused individual to join our Off 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 carrying out inspections, diagnosing faults, performing maintenance, and delivering renewal work on off-track assets-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 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 means you'll need to pass a medical assessment and be subject to drug and alcohol testing.

The role involves working days, nights, and weekends, so flexibility is essential.

• Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy or sell leave
• Defined benefit pension scheme
• 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets
• Up to 75% discount on leisure travel
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (where applicable)
• Volunteer leave to make a positive impact
• Carer's leave to support those who matter most
• Healthcare scheme, Gym Pass discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, and more
• Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Plus more.

We believe diversity drives innovation. Whoever you are, however you identify, wherever you're from - if you've got the skills and the spark, we want you on our team. No suits required. Just bring your authentic self.

As part of the application process, you'll be asked to complete your three-year employment history and upload your CV. You'll also answer a short set of questions, which should take around 5-10 minutes.

Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. You can visit Evenbreak's Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.

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 therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application.

All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be…