Technician - Track Maintenance (Hither Green)

Network Rail is hiring a Technician for Track Maintenance in Hither Green, UK. This full-time, safety-critical role involves inspecting and maintaining track assets, supporting the team leader, and ensuring safety standards. Candidates should have experience in safe work practices and knowledge of track maintenance techniques. The position requires flexibility with shifts, including nights and weekends. Benefits include generous leave, a pension scheme, and travel subsidies.
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Brief Description
🚧 Technician Track Maintenance: Keep the Railway on Track! 🚧


Location: Hither Green
Salary: Starting from 32699 (IMC20) or IMC25 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 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 workwhile occasionally stepping up to lead the team when required.


Support the new Team Leader in undertaking inspections, including working Sunday day shifts and mid‑week night shifts as 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.


✅ What We're Looking For


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.


⚠️ 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 that different perspectives make us stronger. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, experiences and identities. If you're passionate about safety, leadership and making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.


How to apply (External)
Location: Hither Green -


Salary: IMC25 38482
Hours: Full-Time


Shift Pattern: Days, Nights & Weekends (Safety-Critical Role) - including working Sunday day shifts and mid‑week night shifts as required


Closing date: 10th April 2026


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