Principal Technical Officer [Electrification & Plant] - London Enterprise House

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.

You will provide technical support to the Maintenance Engineering team.

About the role (External)

You will

· Carry out work safely and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures, method statements, plans and other instructions.

· 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.

· Manage information to update systems, databases and records.

· Adhere to company policies and procedures.

· Undertake and supervise technical tasks, survey and design work.

· Design, install, test and commission equipment.

· Provide technical support and guidance.

· Undertake technical inspections, tests, investigations and analysis of technical data.

· Update and provide information to accurately update systems, databases and records as required.

· 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.

· Contribute to your own development and that of others., Diversity and inclusion are more than just buzz words for us. We’re constantly striving to make sure we provide a welcoming and safe environment for everyone. We recognise that certain groups are under-represented within our team and we’re working closely with our regional diversity and inclusion networks to make sure we support these groups as best as we can.

· Knowledge and experience of technical support activities and techniques.

· Knowledge and experience of electrification and plant maintenance and construction management process, systems and standards.

· Knowledge and experience 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 3 or 4 (or equivalent) in an engineering/leadership subject.

· Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need.

At Network Rail, we’re part of a large family serving millions of passengers and freight users throughout the UK every day. Our service impacts millions of people and we strive to become more efficient as we enhance, maintain and operate our network.

Now is a fantastic time and join our team in Wales and Western region as we finalise the reforms to our maintenance organisation which will deliver:

· A safer and more reliable and punctual service for passengers and employees – quicker fault fixes by more agile multi-disciplined response teams.

· Individual rostering – enabling us to send the right number or people to fix a fault.

· Multi-skilling – investing in the knowledge and skills of our people so they are better equipped to fix the most common faults themselves.

· Accelerated and improved technology deployment – we have a raft of labour and life-saving technology ready to be rolled out.

Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We’re an organisation where people matter. When you're part of our team, you matter to us and you matter to millions. Watch our video to find out more!

About our people and the recruitment process - We’re an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We look for opportunities to offer great opportunities to learn and grow through personal and professional development. And, if you make the grade then you can look forward to a rewarding and fulfilling career with a company that joined the top 50 in the Glassdoor's 2021 Best Places to Work.

· Privileged staff travel - Leisure travel discount of 75% on all leisure travel and includes family members.

· A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train.

· Benefits package including healthcare offers, a cycle to work scheme, discounted healthcare club membership, and a discounted offers and benefits including childcare, healthcare and online shopping site.

· Effectively manage work-life balance with a 35hrs per week contract, with hybrid working, flexible working, and family friendly support.

· 5 days paid volunteering leave.

· 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community.