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Are you ready to make a difference in people's lives? At Network Rail, we connect passengers and freight customers, ensuring safe and efficient transportation across the country. We're an organisation where people truly matter, and when you join us, you matter to us and millions of others. 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.
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.
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!
Click here to learn about our vision for a simpler, better, greener railway, and here to learn about our approach to safety and how it's at the heart of everything we do.
If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!
About the role
Route Services is a division of Network Rail that provides the Routes with services so they can help Network Rail deliver a better railway for a better Britain. We support the Routes with a myriad of services and supplies they need to maintain and operate the railway, to learn more, please click here to watch our video.
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.
Watch our video Working in Supply Chain Operations
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About The Role
Vacancy type: This role is permanent,
Location: This position is based at our Holgate Depot in York (5 days per week, Mon - Fri, required in the office).
Hours: 35 hours per week with hybrid working and travel as required. Flexible working and job shares can be considered.
Salary range: Band 7, £26,500 to £28,274 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
Closing date: 29 October 2026. Late applicants will not be accepted. This role is being advertised internally and externally.
You will need to complete a supporting statement addressing how you meet the essential criteria, please complete this as part of the application process and add this to your CV in ONE document. Applicants who do not complete this statement are less likely to be shortlisted. Please see attached guide - How to complete Supporting Statement.
If you cannot access the guide, please contact RSResourcing@networkrail.co.uk and we will send you a copy.
At Network Rail you will have a clear development path, access to training and enjoy a range of employee benefits, such as; up to 28 days annual leave, rail travel subsidies, a range of pension options, flexible and agile working arrangements, discounts on shopping, gym memberships and much more. Find out more about our benefits.
Click 'apply for this job' to apply. If you would like to speak the Resourcing Team, please contact RSResourcing@networkrail.co.uk.
If you would like some reasonable adjustments support during your application or the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact the Resourcing Team who will happily assist. For further information https://www.networkrail.co.uk/careers/how-we-recruit/
Below are some examples of adjustments we can make:
- 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. - Changing a physical feature of our workplace
For example, office/room layout can be adapted to accommodate individual needs. - 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.
- Competency Based Interview
Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by phone or email.
This role is safety critical and will require a medical and a Personal Track Safety Competence.
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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Your experience and skills
What are the key accountabilities in this role?
1. Assist in the provision of a safe and effective logistical support service to the facility to meet all user requirements.
2. Undertake all rail vehicle movements in and out of the site confines. Conduct all rail vehicle movements in compliance with company policies and statutory regulations.
3. Manage the day-to-day control and operation of site traversers, mobile plant and associated equipment.
4. Support and undertake routine maintenance, repairs and safety checks to keep logistical assets fit for purpose. Raise any faults or defects and follow up their rectification.
5. Coordinate and undertake the movements of modules and assets to meet all user requirements in compliance with company policies and statutory regulations.
6. Assist in the management and control of the depot internal and external storage areas to maximise storage and meet requestor requirements.
7. Responsible for maintaining the site and its storage areas in a safe, secure and orderly manner.
8. Assist with the control, management and maintenance of lifting tackle so that all equipment can be identified as having been inspected and is fit for use.
9. Manage and operate the depot fuel, gas and chemical stores in compliance with company policies and statutory regulations.
10. Assist in identifying and implementing quality and efficiency improvement initiatives.
What are the essential skills and experience we're looking for?
Essential
· Experienced and certificated in rail vehicle shunting and the associated rules.
· Experience of working in a operational rail fleet facility.
· Good knowledge of relevant health & safety and environment regulations.
We would also like, but it's not essential:
· Holder of track mobile and associated equipment's operating licence.
· Trained in slinging and crane operations.
· Good communication and organisation skills.
· Team player.