Technician; Distribution & Plant x

About Network Rail

At Network Rail, our passengers and freight customers are at the heart of everything we do. We connect people, communities and businesses safely and efficiently, helping to move goods and reunite families across the country.

As a Distribution and Plant Technician you will play a key role in maintaining, testing, repairing and installing critical railway infrastructure systems including HV switch gear, DC circuit breakers, battery chargers, points heating, EICR testing, generators, lighting and telecoms equipment.

Working outdoors and in all weather conditions, you will support the Team Leader and eventually deputise for the Team Leader, ensuring work sites stay safe and standards are met.

• Inspect, diagnose and rectify faults in electrical and plant systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance to keep the railway operating safely and efficiently.
• Work outdoors, at height and in all weather conditions.
• Support and eventually lead tasks, supporting the Team Leader and developing leadership skills.

• Leadership – the ability to guide, motivate and direct others safely and efficiently.
• Communication – clear and confident verbal and written communication.
• Technical competence – knowledge of inspection, maintenance, faulting and renewal techniques.
• Safety focus – a proven commitment to safety and the confidence to challenge unsafe acts.
• Problem solving – a logical and proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical issues.
• Continuous learning – a desire to continually develop skills and stay up to date with industry standards.

City & Guilds 2365 Level 2 or equivalent qualification in electrical installation.

• Shifts:
  
  Variable, including days, nights, weekends and on‑call duties.
• Working environment:
  Indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, sometimes at height.
• Safety:
  Employment subject to drug and alcohol testing, medical assessments and BPSS checks.
• Driving:
  Must hold a full manual driving licence for at least one year.
• Commute:
  Must live within 60 minutes of RH10 1HW
  .
• On‑call:
  Rotational on‑call duties with access to a company vehicle during these periods.

The Three Bridges Distribution & Plant Team covers a wide area across the South East, including:

• Coastal line between Havant and Bexhill.
• Brighton Main Line up to Merstham.
• Arun Valley Line between Littlehampton and Dorking.
• All intermediate areas between these locations.

• Knowledge of safe and efficient work delivery methods.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in inspection, faulting and renewal.
• Willingness to work shifts in all conditions.
• Full manual driving licence held for at least one year.
• City & Guilds 2365 Level 2 or equivalent.
• 18th Edition BS 7671 qualification.
• IT literacy and computer skills.
• Willingness to participate in on‑call rota.
• Residence within 60 minutes of RH10 1HW
  .

• Leadership and supervisory experience.
• Experience planning and implementing safe systems of work.
• City & Guilds 2391 (Testing & Inspection).
• City & Guilds 2365 Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience with HV/DC systems, generators or mechanical plant.
• Experience with points heating systems.
• Experience in safety‑critical communications.

Please apply online by the closing date of 23rd January 2026. Late applications will not be accepted. The recruitment process for this role is a competency‑based interview.

Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre‑employment checks.

For more information on roles and benefits, please visit the Network Rail careers website.