On Train Technician x 2 roles

This role sits within Supply Chain Operations (SCO), an area of the business which supplies and delivers the logistics, materials, components, rail and road fleet that enable the maintenance and renewal of the railway. SCO keeps the materials, machinery and components required by its customers moving – making sure they are on-site when needed so work can go ahead as planned and on schedule.About the role (External) Are you looking to join an organisation where you do meaningful work every day? Our On Train Technician roles are your first step into a rewarding career with Network Rail We have an exciting opportunity for a On Train Technician who will be working with a fleet of infrastructure monitoring vehicles inspecting and monitoring the network 24/7, making sure they are fit-for-purpose and compliant with relevant legislation safety and standards. You will be working Ultrasonic and Structure Gauging Trains which work with some of the most advanced cutting edge rail technology! Next Steps: Further Opportunities? Due to the level of rail exposure and technical detail you gain from this role, this would be a great way to develop into a technical setting. What Training Can I expect? 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 skills and non technical skills. You will have inhouse classroom training, followed by a period of supervised on the job training and the opportunity to practise new skills in a real work environment. What Are My Working Hours? Shift work. You’ll also need to be comfortable with working away from home for periods of time. What’s the local area like? You will need to live within a commutable distance of the Derby Trent House site and will need access to your own transport to allow for the different shift rota patterns. This role involves days, nights and weekend working and the job is safety critical. Offers of employment are subject to drug and alcohol testing and passing of the relevant medical assessment and BPSS pre-employment checks. Main Responsibilities

• Undertake infrastructure condition monitoring and other relevant data collection activities , in accordance with applicable standards and work instructions
• Identify, verify and record all infrastructure defects and faults presented by the on-train systems and report defects and faults to the nominated control centres
• Record and report vehicle defects, system failures and other reasons for the non-collection of data in accordance with company procedures
• Manage the delivery of valid data, reporting when this has not been achieved
• Support the review and monitoring of system functional performance, working with the Measurement Systems Maintenance team to develop and deliver remediation activities as required
• Manage the calibration of monitoring and test equipment to defined standards and undertake functional checks, maintaining records on a daily basis
• Support the validation, calibration, product acceptance and implementation of new and existing examination technologies, systems and vehicles as required
• Maintain an adequate supply of critical spares (and consumables) for measurement systems (in conjunction with the maintenance engineers), If you would like any reasonable adjustments support during your application or throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact the Resourcing Team who will happily assist.
Below are some examples of adjustments we can make: 1. Changing a provision, practice or ‘the way things are done’ For example, we can give candidates extra time to complete online, tasks or interviews as needed. 2. Changing a physical feature of our workplace For example, office/room layout can be adapted to accommodate individual needs. 3. Providing extra equipment or assistance For example, we can provide sign language interpreters and support workers where needed. Alternative document formats can be made available. There are lots of other adjustments we can consider – please just ask! The recruitment process will consist of shortlisted candidates being invited to take part in the following


• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject.
• Substantial technical experience in measurement systems in a rail environment.
• Ability to produce formal written reports.
Desirable
• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject.
• Membership of an appropriate engineering institution.
• IT literate, Personal Track Safety (PTS) is a set of safety regulations and procedures that individuals must adhere to when working on or near the tracks of the UK rail network.
  
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Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you! About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.

Salary range: £29,072 pa then rising to £30,201pa on successful completion of training plus £3,100pa Operational Allowance + Overtime