Technician [Off Track] - Guildford

Who We Are 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 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. Technician - Off Track Maintenance: Keep the Railway Safe and Clear, 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. 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 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
What Will Help You Stand Out
• Familiarity with industry standards, procedures, and instructions
• Experience with specialist off-track equipment and vegetation control methods, 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.
  
  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.
• 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.