Senior Technical Officer

Network Rail


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Stockport
Contract type: Full time
Location

Stockport, GB

Department Name

BF ATME 1 Manchester North Indirect (854202) G2

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. 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!

Brief Description

Provide technical support to the Maintenance Engineering team.

About The Role (External)

Key Accountabilities:

  • Carry out work safely and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures, method statements, plans and other instructions.
  • Adhere to company policies and procedures
  • Manage and check the quality of work delivered and confirm assets are compliant to standards.
  • Manage the preparation of work and resource specifications, method statements and plans.
  • Provide technical support and guidance.
  • Design, install, test and commission equipment.
  • Undertake and supervise technical tasks, survey and design work.
  • Undertake technical inspections, tests, investigations and analysis of technical data.
  • Prioritise work arising and agree work plans for the group.
  • Prepare specifications and requisition for materials.
  • Manage processes and systems for the calibration and certification of tools and equipment.
  • Manage information to update systems, databases and records.
  • Contribute to your own development and that of others.


Experience, skills, knowledge and competencies:

  • Knowledge of technical support activities and techniques.
  • Knowledge and experience of electrification and plant maintenance and construction management process, systems and standards.
  • Knowledge of design requirements, processes and techniques.
  • Able to demonstrate, promote and embed safe working behaviours within the team.
  • Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Able to coach, influence and develop others.
  • Hold and retain the competencies relevant to this post and required by business need.
  • Ideally hold or be working towards and NVQ level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in an engineering/leadership subject.
  • Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need.


How To Apply (External)

Salary: £36,866

Closing date: 20th October 2025 . - Late applications will not be accepted.

Click apply now to apply.

What does our recruitment process look like?

  • 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


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