Technician Works Delivery Signalling

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

Job summary

A leading rail infrastructure company in Liverpool is seeking skilled Technicians to ensure safety and efficiency in maintenance work. As a Technician, you will assist in essential upkeep, leading teams and specializing in Works Delivery Signalling. This role requires effective communication, technical skills in maintenance, and commitment to safety standards. Training will be provided for those transitioning from other industries. Competitive salary and various shifts, inclusive of outdoor work, are integral aspects of the position.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Job training

Career development

Qualifications

• You need to lead, motivate, and direct a team for safe and efficient work delivery.
• Strong communication skills are essential to deliver clear instructions.
• Knowledge of inspection and maintenance techniques relevant to your discipline is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential links between team leader and operatives.
• Specialize in Works Delivery Signalling.
• Work outdoors under various conditions and ensure safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Effective communicator

Technical skills

Safety

Problem solver

Willingness to learn

Relevant qualification

Education

NVQ Level 1 or 2

Job description

About Network Rail

Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter

Location

Liverpool, GB

Department

Liverpool Speke Depot

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 are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace and are a Disability Confident Leader, ready to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.

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

Brief Description

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 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 you’ve considered a career in rail. We focus 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.

And if you make the grade, 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.

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 Works Delivery Signalling.

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 often work next to moving trains travelling at high speed.

You matter to your team

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 that 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.

You matter to us

Today’s technicians can go onto become tomorrow’s team leaders. Your commitment to self‑development and continuous learning is hugely important, 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.

Your Skills Matter

• Leadership – You’re able to lead, motivate and direct a team for safe and efficient work delivery.
• Effective communicator – You’ll need strong communication skills and be able to deliver clear instructions to the team and other colleagues.
• Technical skills – You’ll have knowledge and experience of inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal techniques in the discipline you are applying for.
• 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.
• Problem solver – You’ll be persistent in finding safe and effective solutions, and consistently develop your skills and competencies relevant to your discipline, keeping up to date with new standards, procedures and instructions.
• Willingness to learn – You consistently develop your skills and competencies relevant to your discipline, keeping up to date with new standards, procedures and instructions.
• 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.

Additional Information

• Shifts – Technician roles involve a changing shift pattern including days, nights and weekends.
• Outdoor working – Our technicians work outside in all weathers and so you’ll be comfortable working in different conditions.
• Safe working – Offers of employment are subject to drug and alcohol testing and passing of the relevant medical assessment and BPSS pre‑employment checks, including hearing and eyesight examination.
• Driving – A technician will also need a driving licence (category B) to drive Network Rail vehicles.
• Commute times – You’ll also need to be within a 60‑minute commute of the location that you’re applying for.

How To Apply (External)

Standard Maintenance Contract: £37,073.00

Closing date: 16/02/26 – Late applications will not be accepted.

Recruitment Process

• Once you have applied, our Recruitment Specialist will look at your CV.
• If your experience matches what we’re looking for, you’ll be invited to an interview.

Network Rail Benefits – To find out about what benefits we offer, please refer to the benefits information. All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre‑employment checks.

Some of our roles require face‑to‑face drugs & alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.