Technician, Finsbury Park, X3 Roles Available

<div> <h2>Technician – Finsbury Park, X3 Roles Available</h2> <p><b>Join to apply for the Technician, Finsbury Park, X3 Roles Available role at Network Rail</b></p> <h2>Location</h2> <p>London, GB</p> <h2>About Network Rail</h2> <p>Join Network Rail – Where People and Connections Matter. At Network Rail, we\'re dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you\'re not just part of a team - you\'re part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. Click here to learn more. We\'re committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we\'ll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process. If you\'re ready to make a real difference, we\'d love to hear from you!</p> <h2>Brief Description</h2> <p>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 the Glassdoor\'s 2021 Best Places to Work.</p> <p><b>Please Note:</b> There may be a requirement to work on call in this role if you opt to take the standard maintenance contract.</p> <h2>About The Role (External)</h2> <p>Our technicians provide the essential link between the team leader and the team’s operatives. Technicians specialise in a range of disciplines and for this role you’ll become a specialist in <b>Track:</b> You’ll be responsible for maintaining, inspecting and repairing the track network, (also known as the Permanent Way or P-Way) to keep the railway safe and efficient. This is a very manual role as you’ll be working with rails, sleepers and ballast that support the trains, together with their associated drainage and ancillary structures. Our technicians work outside in all conditions, at all times of the year, day or night. You could be involved in demanding manual work, often with the need to transport kit, across tricky terrain. Being safety focused, respectful of rules and a team player will be critical as you’ll often be working next to moving trains travelling at high speed.</p> <h2>You matter to your team</h2> <p>A natural team player, you’ll also be able to lead the team when asked by the team leader. You’ll use your skills to deliver work safely and will check the team has the right competencies to meet our strict safety standards. You’ll also be a role model for safe working behaviours and be confident to challenge any potential risks to safety, so that everyone gets home safe every day.</p> <h2>You matter to us</h2> <p>Today’s technicians can go onto become tomorrow’s team leaders. Your commitment to self-development and continuous learning is hugely important in this role and we\'ll provide you with all the training to develop both technical and non-technical skills. If you’re joining us from another industry, the structured training will give you the skills and confidence to move into a rewarding career in rail.</p> <h2>Your Skills Matter</h2> <ul> <li>Leadership – You’re able to lead, motivate and direct a team for safe and efficient work delivery.</li> <li>Effective communicator – You’ll need strong communication skills and be able to deliver clear instructions to the team and other colleagues.</li> <li>Technical skills – You’ll have knowledge and experience of inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal techniques in the discipline that you are applying for.</li> <li>Safety – You consistently role model safe behaviours, can arrange and implement safe systems of work, and are confident to challenge if you think a situation is unsafe.</li> <li>Problem solver – You’ll be persistent in finding safe and effective solutions. You’ll consistently develop your skills and competencies relevant to your discipline, keeping up to date with new standards, procedures and instructions. To issues you find out in your working environment.</li> <li>Willingness to learn – You’ll consistently develop your skills and competencies relevant to your discipline, keeping up to date with new standards, procedures and instructions.</li> <li>Relevant qualification – You’ll ideally hold an NVQ Level 1 or 2 linked to the discipline you are applying for. Or you have achieved an equivalent level of relevant experience.</li> </ul> <h2>It matters that this is the right role for you</h2> <ul> <li>Shifts – Technician roles involve a changing shift pattern including days, nights and weekends.</li> <li>Outdoor working – Our technicians work outside in all weathers and so you’ll be comfortable working in different conditions.</li> <li>Safe working – Offers of employment are subject to drug and alcohol testing and passing of the relevant medical assessment and BPSS pre-employment checks. This will include a hearing and eyesight examination.</li> <li>Driving – As a technician you’ll also need a driving licence (category B) so you can drive Network Rail vehicles.</li> <li>Commute times – You’ll also need to be within a 60-minute commute of the location that you’re applying for.</li> </ul> <h2>How To Apply (External)</h2> <p><b>Salary</b>: £37,073</p> <p><b>Closing date</b>: 18/11/25 – Late applications will not be accepted.</p> <p>Click <b>apply now</b> to apply.</p> <h2>What does our recruitment process look like?</h2> <ul> <li>Once you have applied, our Recruitment Specialist will look at your CV.</li> <li>If your experience matches what we\'re looking for, you\'ll be invited to an interview.</li> </ul> <h2>Network Rail Benefits</h2> <p>To find out about what benefits we offer, click here.</p> <p>All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information.</p> <h2>Additional Information</h2> <ul> <li>Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.</li> </ul> </div> #J-18808-Ljbffr

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