Technician - Track Maintenance

Overview

Location:

Yeovil, GB
Salary: £31,502.00 per year; £37,073.00 per year (IMC
25)

Hours:

Full Time
Shift Pattern:
Days, Nights & Weekends (Safety-Critical Role)
Closing date: 12 February 2026

Join the Southern Region – where your work truly matters.

Covering Wessex, Sussex, and Kent, the Southern Region is one of the busiest and most dynamic parts of the railway. Our teams keep some of the UK's most vital passenger and freight routes moving every single day. This is a place where collaboration, innovation, and resilience are key – and where your contribution will directly impact millions of journeys. We are entering an exciting new chapter as we integrate with train operating companies under one national leadership, creating even greater opportunities to shape the future of rail.

From supporting major modernisation programmes to improving performance for local communities and enhancing safety across complex operational environments, Southern offers a fast‑paced, rewarding environment to grow your career and make a real difference.

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.

• 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), 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’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.

• 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 plus more.
• Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees.
• Plus, 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.

Band / Grade – Maintenance

Location:

Yeovil
Salary: MC25 £ 37,073 – This role may require an overtime commitment.

Hours:

Full Time
Shift Pattern:
Days, Nights & Weekends (Safety‑Critical Role)
Closing date: 12th February 2026
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We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone!

Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we’ll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. If you require any reasonable adjustments or modifications, please add a note to your application.

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 results will be securely held in the Sentinel database and a 5‑year suspension from applying for a safety‑critical role will be enforced.