Technician; Off Track Maintenance Depot

Overview

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. Our teams keep some of the UK's most vital passenger and freight routes moving every day. This is a place where collaboration, innovation, and resilience are key—and where your contribution will directly impact millions of journeys.

We are integrating with train operating companies under one national leadership to shape the future of rail, from supporting major modernisation programmes to improving local performance and safety across complex environments.

Location:

Yeovil, GB

Department: CX SMOT, Yeovil, Direct (881217) G1

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

Location:

Yeovil Maintenance Depot

Salary:
Starting from IMC
20 - £31,288 or Standard Maintenance Contract - £38,482

Hours:

Full-Time

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

We are looking for a motivated and safety-focused individual to join the Off Track Maintenance team. You will support the Team Leader in organising and motivating the team, ensure work is delivered safely and to high standards. You will carry out inspections, diagnose faults, perform maintenance, and deliver renewal work on off-track assets, and may 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), 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 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. Your role will involve working days, nights, and weekends, so flexibility is essential.

• Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with 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 and Carer's leave.
• Healthcare scheme, Gym Pass discounts, Cycle to work and more.
• Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.

We're All About Inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and identities. If you're passionate about safety, leadership and making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Location:

Yeovil Maintenance Depot

Salary:
Starting from IMC
20 - £31,288 or Standard Maintenance Contract - £38,482

Hours:

Full-Time

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

Closing date: 19 February 2026

To apply, click the apply now button. If you have been referred by a friend, please complete the referral form. Our recruitment process is competency-based. Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and will adapt the process to support applicants with disabilities. If you require reasonable adjustments, please add a note to your application. All offers are conditional upon pre-employment checks.

Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass drugs and alcohol testing.