Senior Technical Officer [Track] - Havant / Basingstoke

The Senior Technical Officer will provide technical support to the Maintenance Engineering team., 1. Carry out work safely and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures, method statements, plans and other instructions.

2. Adhere to company policies and procedures

3. Manage and check the quality of work delivered and confirm assets are compliant to standards.

4. Manage the preparation of work and resource specifications, method statements and plans.

5. Provide technical support and guidance.

6. Design, install, test and commission equipment.

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

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

9. Prioritise work arising and agree work plans for the group.

10. Prepare specifications and requisition for materials.

11. Manage processes and systems for the calibration and certification of tools and equipment.

12. Manage information to update systems, databases and records.

13. Contribute to your own development and that of others.

Experience, skills, knowledge and competencies.

1. Knowledge of technical support activities and techniques.

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

3. Knowledge of design requirements, processes and techniques.

4. Able to demonstrate, promote and embed safe working behaviours within the team.

5. Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

6. Able to coach, influence and develop others.

7. Hold and retain the competencies relevant to this post and required by business need.

8. Ideally hold or be working towards and NVQ level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in an engineering/leadership subject.

9. Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need., All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced

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

We provide rapid access along busy commuter routes to our seven cities, servicing the varied needs of our business and leisure commuter services, including cross border services and rural services. We have up to 50 freight services operating every day and we are steadily building capacity for this to grow. Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users, drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues and protecting safety and wellbeing.

Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives don't always fit around a traditional working pattern, if you need flexibility to complete your role just let us know and we will do our upmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life.