Technician - Track Maintenance
UK Visa Sponsorship Analytics
Occupation Type
Metal working production and maintenance fitters
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£41,700
(£21.38 per hour)
Standard minimum applies
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Description
Location
Gravesend, GB
Department Name
CT NR (High Speed) Ltd - Section Manager Track Maintenance (989122) G1
About Network Rail
🌟 Join our Team at Network Rail High Speed – Technician- (Track Maintenance)🌟
Who We Are
Network Rail High Speed Ltd. (NRHS) is responsible for operating and maintaining the UK’s only international high-speed railway, High Speed (HS1).
The 109km HS1 infrastructure consists of a diverse range of railway assets such as the track, signalling, overhead line, lineside buildings, depots, viaducts and long tunnels. NRHS is also responsible for operating and maintaining three international stations; St Pancras, Ebbsfleet and Stratford International.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, NRHS is privately financed under an agreement with our client ‘HS1 Ltd’, undertaking a diverse range of activities from railway infrastructure maintenance and operations - through to station facilities management and retail on behalf of our client.
Our Vision - to deliver the best High Speed rail customer experience.
Gravesend, GB
Department Name
CT NR (High Speed) Ltd - Section Manager Track Maintenance (989122) G1
About Network Rail
🌟 Join our Team at Network Rail High Speed – Technician- (Track Maintenance)🌟
Who We Are
Network Rail High Speed Ltd. (NRHS) is responsible for operating and maintaining the UK’s only international high-speed railway, High Speed (HS1).
The 109km HS1 infrastructure consists of a diverse range of railway assets such as the track, signalling, overhead line, lineside buildings, depots, viaducts and long tunnels. NRHS is also responsible for operating and maintaining three international stations; St Pancras, Ebbsfleet and Stratford International.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, NRHS is privately financed under an agreement with our client ‘HS1 Ltd’, undertaking a diverse range of activities from railway infrastructure maintenance and operations - through to station facilities management and retail on behalf of our client.
Our Vision - to deliver the best High Speed rail customer experience.
https://www.networkrail.co.uk/running-the-railway/our-routes/network-rail-high-speed/
Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We’re an organisation where people matter. When you're part of our team, you matter to us and you matter to millions. Watch our video to find out more!
Brief Description
🚧 Technician – Track Maintenance: Keep the Railway on Track! 🚧
Location: Singlewell
Salary:
Hours: Full-Time
Shift Pattern: Days, Nights & Weekends (Safety-Critical Role)
We’re looking for a motivated and safety-focused individual to join our 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 inspecting track assets, diagnosing faults, performing maintenance, and carrying out renewal work—while occasionally stepping up to lead the team when required.
About The Role (External)
Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We’re an organisation where people matter. When you're part of our team, you matter to us and you matter to millions. Watch our video to find out more!
Brief Description
🚧 Technician – Track Maintenance: Keep the Railway on Track! 🚧
Location: Singlewell
Salary:
Hours: Full-Time
Shift Pattern: Days, Nights & Weekends (Safety-Critical Role)
We’re looking for a motivated and safety-focused individual to join our 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 inspecting track assets, diagnosing faults, performing maintenance, and carrying out renewal work—while occasionally stepping up to lead the team when required.
About The Role (External)
🌟 What You’ll Do
- Deliver work safely and efficiently in line with approved systems, standards, and procedures.
- Carry out inspections, maintenance, and fault-finding on track infrastructure to keep the network running smoothly.
- 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 track maintenance techniques, including inspection, faulting, and renewal.
- 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 track maintenance equipment and techniques.
“Career breaks are not a deal breaker. We know people step away from work for many reasons and welcome applicants returning after time out of the workforce. We’re interested in your skills and potential, not just a continuous timeline.”
⚠️ Important Information
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.
🎁 Perks That Pack a Punch:
We offer excellent benefits, including:
🌞 Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the 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 to make a positive impact.
Carer's leave to support those who matter.
❤ Healthcare Scheme, GymPass discounts, Cycle to work plus more.
🧸 We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees.
Plus, more….
🌈
⚠️ Important Information
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.
🎁 Perks That Pack a Punch:
We offer excellent benefits, including:
🌞 Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the 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 to make a positive impact.
Carer's leave to support those who matter.
❤ Healthcare Scheme, GymPass discounts, Cycle to work plus more.
🧸 We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees.
Plus, more….
🌈
We're All About Inclusion
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.
How To Apply (External)
Band / Grade – Maintenance
Location: Singlewell
Salary: £37053
Hours: Full-Time
Shift Pattern: Days, Nights & Weekends (Safety-Critical Role)
Closing date: 23rd March 2026 Been referred by a friend, then please complete this form
Network Rail Benefits – To find out about what benefits we offer, click here
Please note the recruitment process for this role is a Competency based interview.
Click ‘apply now' to apply. -
We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone!
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.
Network Rail Benefits
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.
How To Apply (External)
Band / Grade – Maintenance
Location: Singlewell
Salary: £37053
Hours: Full-Time
Shift Pattern: Days, Nights & Weekends (Safety-Critical Role)
Closing date: 23rd March 2026 Been referred by a friend, then please complete this form
Network Rail Benefits – To find out about what benefits we offer, click here
Please note the recruitment process for this role is a Competency based interview.
Click ‘apply now' to apply. -
We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone!
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.
Network Rail Benefits
– To find out about what benefits we offer, click here
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information
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.
Drugs and Alcohol Standard:
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 enforced
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information
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.
Drugs and Alcohol Standard:
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 enforced