Principal Technical Officer – Exeter Central Station

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Location

Exeter, GB

Department Name

MW ATME 1 Exeter Indirect (892102) G5

Brief Description

Provide technical support to the Maintenance Engineering team.

Key Accountabilities

• Carry out work safely and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures, method statements, plans and other instructions.
• Manage and check the quality of work delivered and confirm assets are compliant to standards.
• Manage the preparation of work and resource specifications, method statements and plans.
• Manage information to update systems, databases and records.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Undertake and supervise technical tasks, survey and design work.
• Design, install, test and commission equipment.
• Provide technical support and guidance.
• Undertake technical inspections, tests, investigations and analysis of technical data.
• Update and provide information to accurately update systems, databases and records as required.
• Prioritise work arising and agree work plans for the group.
• Prepare specifications and requisition for materials.
• Manage processes and systems for the calibration and certification of tools and equipment.
• Contribute to your own development and that of others.

Experience, skills, knowledge and competencies

• Knowledge and experience of technical support activities and techniques.
• Knowledge and experience of electrification and plant maintenance and construction management process, systems and standards.
• Knowledge and experience of design requirements, processes and techniques.
• Able to demonstrate, promote and embed safe working behaviours within the team.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Able to coach, influence and develop others.
• Hold and retain the competencies relevant to this post and required by business need.
• Ideally hold or be working towards and NVQ level 3 or 4 (or equivalent) in an engineering/leadership subject.
• Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need.

Salary

Step 1 – £42,746 per annum

Closing date

8th May 2026 – Late applications will not be accepted.

Benefits

Network Rail Benefits – To find out about what benefits we offer, click here.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre‑employment checks.

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