On Track Machine Technician

Overview

Job Title: On Track Machine Technician

Location: Glasgow, Scotland + Hybrid Working Arrangements

Compensation: £56,039 + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role : SF70889

Keep Scotland’s Rail Network Moving with Engineering Precision. At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world. If you join us, you can play your part as an On Track Machine Technician at Rutherglen, near Glasgow, Scotland.

As an On Track Machine Technician, you’ll ensure the safe, efficient and reliable operation of our On Track Machine (OTM) fleet across Scotland. You’ll carry out maintenance, fault-finding, repairs and operational duties that directly support high-quality rail infrastructure delivery. Your work will minimise downtime, enhance safety, and allow essential track renewals and maintenance projects to run smoothly.

This is a role where you’ll develop deep technical capability, grow your operational skills, and play a vital part in the success of our Rail business within Babcock’s Land sector.

• Carry out planned servicing, inspections and routine maintenance on the OTM fleet
• Diagnose and repair faults to minimise downtime and maintain safe, compliant operation
• Undertake overhauls, major repairs and component replacements at authorised maintenance locations
• Operate On Track Machines for which competency certification has been achieved
• Test and calibrate machine systems to meet internal quality and safety standards

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to pass a targeted medical questionnaire and/or medical examination as a condition of employment for this role.

This is a full-time, permanent position working 35 hours per week based at Rutherglen, with travel required across sites throughout Scotland. You will also work nights and weekends on a rostered basis.

• Considerable experience in On Track Machine maintenance
• Fairly experienced as an OTM Operator
• Proven ability to fault-find across all OTM systems
• Strong understanding of mechanised track maintenance and Permanent Way rules
• Experience maintaining and repairing On Track Machines

Recognised Apprenticeship or relevant NVQ in maintenance activities.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels -  ().

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva Digi Care+
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading to buy or sell additional leave (window opens annually Feb–Mar)
• Be Kind Day: one paid volunteering day per year

We’re Babcock — a global FTSE 100 organisation with over 26,000 people working together to make a difference. We’re committed to an inclusive culture and flexible working arrangements. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email car with the subject header “Reasonable adjustments requirement.”

Closing date: 11/02/2026