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Salisbury, GB
PositionTechnician – Track Maintenance:
Keep the Railway on Track!
Salary:
Starting from £32,699 (IMC
20) or £38,482 (IMC
25)
Hours:
Full‑time
Shift Pattern:
Days, Nights & Weekends (Safety‑Critical Role)
The Role
- 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.
- 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.
- Familiarity with industry standards, procedures and instructions.
- Experience with specialist track maintenance equipment and techniques.
This is a safety‑critical role, which means you will 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- 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, Gym Pass discounts, cycle‑to‑work scheme and more.
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
- More…
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 ApplyBand / Grade – Maintenance
Location:
Salisbury AMM
Salary: IMC
25 £ 38,482
Hours:
Full‑time
Shift Pattern:
Days, Nights & Weekends (Safety‑Critical Role)
Closing date: 10th March 2026
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.
All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. A positive test will result in your application being rescinded. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on the Sentinel database and a 5‑year suspension from applying for a safety‑critical role will be enforced.
Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we will try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. You can visit Evenbreak’s Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you’re unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or modifications, please add a note to your application.
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