Technician [Rail Testing & Lubrication] - Llandudno Conway Road

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About Network Rail

At Network Rail, we are part of a large family serving millions of passengers and freight users throughout the UK every day. Our service impacts millions of people and we strive to become more efficient as we enhance, maintain and operate our network.

Now is a fantastic time to join our team in Wales and Western region as we finalize the reforms to our maintenance organisation which will deliver:

1. A safer and more reliable and punctual service for passengers and employees.
2. Quicker fault fixes by more agile multi-disciplined response teams.
3. Individual rostering enabling us to send the right number of people to fix a fault.
4. Multi-skilling, investing in the knowledge and skills of our people so they are better equipped to fix the most common faults themselves.
5. Accelerated and improved technology deployment with a raft of labour and life-saving technology ready to be rolled out.

Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We’re an organisation where people matter. When you're part of our team, you matter to us and you matter to millions. Watch our video to find out more!

About the role
You will help keep our nation moving every single day. This critical role involves the daily upkeep of the rail network. As a technician, you will 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 considered a career in rail. We are focused on your transferable skills and behaviours, and if you can demonstrate that, we will provide you with all the necessary training to have you working safely and competently out on the network.

Your skills matter
Our technicians play a vital role in our maintenance teams. You don’t necessarily need rail experience, but you do need to show how your transferable skills meet the following:

1. Leadership: You’re able to lead, motivate and direct a team for safe and efficient work delivery.
2. Effective communicator: You’ll need strong communication skills and be able to deliver clear instructions to the team and other colleagues.
3. Technical skills: You’ll have knowledge and experience of inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal techniques in the discipline that you are applying for.
4. 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.
5. Problem solver: You’ll be persistent in finding safe and effective solutions.
6. Willingness to learn: You’ll consistently develop your skills and competencies relevant to your discipline.
7. Relevant qualification: You’ll ideally hold an NVQ Level 1 or 2 linked to the discipline you are applying for or have equivalent relevant experience.

It matters that this is the right role for you
Technician roles involve a changing shift pattern including days, nights and weekends. Our technicians work outside in all weathers, so you'll be comfortable working in different conditions. 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. As a technician, you'll also need a driving licence (category B) to drive Network Rail vehicles and must be within a 60-minute commute of the location you are applying for.

You matter to us
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. Today's technicians are tomorrow's team leaders, and we offer a clear career path for you.

As a Network Rail employee, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits, including:

• Privileged staff travel - Leisure travel discount of 75% on all leisure travel and includes family members.
• A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train.
• Benefits package including healthcare offers, a cycle to work scheme, and discounted offers and benefits.
• Effectively manage work-life balance with a 35hrs per week contract, with hybrid working, flexible working, and family friendly support.
• 5 days paid volunteering leave.
• 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community.