Senior Technical Officer [Track] - Barking Pway And S&T

Location

Barking, GB

Department Name

Eastern Region

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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: £39,092- £43,311 plus location allowance

Closing date : 25th November 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

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We positively embrace flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life

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