Technician Track Maintenance

Network Rail; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A national railway company is seeking a Track Technician to maintain, inspect, and repair the track network in Sheffield. The role requires effective leadership, technical skills, and a commitment to safety in a team-oriented environment. Potential candidates should possess NVQ Level 1 or 2 qualifications and be willing to work outdoors in various conditions. Salary is £37,073 with shifts that may include nights and weekends. Apply by 16 February 2026 for this vital role in railway safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in inspection, faulting, maintenance, and renewal techniques in the applicable discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a team and adhere to safety protocols.
• Persistent in finding safe and effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, inspect, and repair the track network for safety and efficiency.
• Work outdoors in various weather conditions and sometimes challenging terrains.
• Guide younger team members and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Effective communication

Technical skills in maintenance

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Education

NVQ Level 1 or 2 (or equivalent experience)

Job description

Overview

AE SM(Tr) Sheffield-South Direct (847112) G1 — Location: Sheffield, GB

About Network Rail
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. We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to ED&I. We support flexibility and work-life balance, and as a Disability Confident Leader, we’ll accommodate needs throughout the recruitment process.

If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

About the Role (External)

Our technicians provide the essential link between the team leader and the team’s operatives. Technicians specialise in a range of disciplines; for this role you’ll become a specialist in Track (P-Way).

Responsibilities

• Maintain, inspect and repair the track network (Permanent Way) to keep the railway safe and efficient.
• Work outdoors in all conditions, often in challenging environments, transporting kit across difficult terrain.
• Collaborate with a team, remain safety-focused, and operate next to moving trains travelling at high speed.
• Younger team members may be guided by the team leader; you’ll help ensure the team has the right competencies to meet safety standards and model safe working behaviours.

Qualifications and Skills

• Leadership – able to lead, motivate and direct a team for safe and efficient work delivery.
• Effective communicator – strong communication skills to deliver clear instructions.
• Technical skills – knowledge and experience of inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal techniques in the applicable discipline.
• Safety – models safe behaviours, can implement safe systems of work, and challenges unsafe situations.
• Problem solving – persistent in finding safe and effective solutions; keeps skills up to date with new standards, procedures and instructions.
• Willingness to learn – continuously develops skills and keeps up to date with standards and procedures.
• Relevant qualification – NVQ Level 1 or 2 (or equivalent experience) related to the discipline.

Additional Information

• Shifts – Role involves a changing pattern including days, nights and weekends.
• Outdoor working – Comfortable working in different weather conditions.
• Safe working – Pre-employment checks include drug/alcohol testing, medical assessment, and BPSS; hearing and eyesight examinations may be required.
• Driving – Driving licence (category B) required to drive Network Rail vehicles.
• Commute – Within a 60-minute commute of the location you’re applying for.

How To Apply

Salary: £37,073

Closing date: 16 February 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.

Click apply now to apply. What does our recruitment process look like?

• Apply and have your CV reviewed by our Recruitment Specialist.
• If your experience matches, you’ll be invited to an interview.

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