Who We Are
You’ll help keep our nation moving every single day. A critical part of the work we do is the daily upkeep of the rail network. As a technician you’ll work outdoors in a team, supporting essential maintenance to keep the railway running safely and smoothly for passengers and freight users.
Our technician community comes from a variety of different backgrounds, and this might be the first time that you’ve even considered a career in rail. We’re focused on your transferable skills and behaviours and if you can demonstrate that, then we will provide you with all the necessary training to have you working safely and competently out on the network.
And if you make the grade then you can look forward to a rewarding and fulfilling career with a company that recently joined the top 50 in Glassdoor’s 2021 Best Places to Work.
About the Role
Please Note: There may be a requirement to work on call in this role if you opt to take the standard maintenance contract.
Our technicians provide the essential support for team leaders and specialise in a range of competencies. At Bletchley S&T you’ll become a specialist in signalling equipment such as SSI, VHLC, ElectrolXIS and AZLM, as well as various point competencies including IBCL, HPSS and Unistar HR. You will also gain experience with MCB and AHB level crossing equipment.
Applicants must hold a minimum of SEM 1 and SEM 2 (or BS1 & BS2).
Responsibilities and Expectations
As a technician you will:
- Work outdoors, often in all weather conditions.
- Support team leaders and sometimes lead the team when asked.
- Deliver work safely and ensure the team has the right competencies.
- Observe and challenge any potential safety risks.
- Maintain signalling and telecommunication equipment, including signals, level crossings, and points systems.
- Progress toward becoming a team leader through structured training and continuous learning.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Leadership – Able to lead, motivate, and direct a team for safe and efficient work delivery.
- Effective communication – Strong skills and capable of delivering clear instructions to the team and other colleagues.
- Technical skills – Knowledge and experience of inspection, faulting, maintenance, and renewal techniques in the discipline applied.
- Safety – Consistently role‑model safe behaviours, arrange and implement safe systems of work, and challenge unsafe situations.
- Problem solving – Persistently find safe and effective solutions and keep skills up to date with new standards.
- Willingness to learn – Continuously develop skills and competencies relevant to the discipline.
- Relevant qualification – Ideally hold an NVQ Level 1 or 2 linked to the discipline, or have an equivalent level of relevant experience.
Working Conditions
- Shifts – Changing pattern including days, nights, and weekends.
- Outdoor work – Comfortable working in different weather conditions.
- Safe working – Offers of employment subject to drug and alcohol testing, medical assessment, BPSS checks, hearing and eyesight examination.
- Driving licence – Category B licence required to drive Network Rail vehicles.
- Commute – Must be within a 60‑minute commute of the work location.
Salary & Benefits
Salary: £45,669 per annum.
Benefits include structured training, career progression, and comprehensive safety and welfare support.
Important Information
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre‑employment checks. Some roles require face‑to‑face drugs & alcohol testing; further details will be shared as part of your formal offer.
Closing Date
Applications close on 8th July 2027. Late applications will not be accepted.
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