Technician - Track Maintenance (Basingstoke Pway

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.

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., · 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.
What Will Help You Stand Out
· Familiarity with industry standards, procedures, and instructions.
· Experience with specialist track maintenance equipment and techniques., 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.
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 Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test.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 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

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….
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