OverviewThere is an exciting opportunity to join us in a role that is vital to our success. We are looking for an Assistant Track Maintenance Engineer to join our team.Role and ResponsibilitiesManage and direct the Technical Support team to achieve business and functional objectives and meet key performance measures.Manage development of individuals and the engagement of the team.Manage the arrangements for staff safety and competence.Monitor asset performance, reliability, productivity and efficiency.Provide technical guidance and support.Undertake survey and design work.Manage the assurance and non compliance process within the delivery unit.Undertake technical inspections and investigations.Provide local requirements to arrange track monitoring trains and receive outputs.Maintain the accuracy of systems, databases and records.Review and approve method statements and/or plans for design and/or work activities as required.Undertake an agreed programme of staff surveillance, work quality and asset condition checks.Are you?Relevant technical competenceKnowledge of maintenance delivery processes and techniquesKnowledge of safety and compliance management processesKnowledge of operational railway environmentDetailed knowledge of relevant standards and proceduresDesign knowledge and experienceFailure/incident management and rectification techniquesKnowledge of other functional disciplinesGood interpersonal, influencing, communication and organisation skillsHNC/HND or equivalent qualificationDo you have?Knowledge of coaching techniquesSalary and benefitsSalary of £43,588 - £51,719 (Band.4C) depending on skills, qualifications and experience28 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays35 hours per weekMy benefits – Our discounted online shopping siteA range of discounted offers including healthcare offers – cycle to work, healthcare club discounted membership and other benefitsSubsidies of up to 75% on rail and underground season ticketsA choice of contributory pension schemes2 weeks paid reserve leave for our Armed Forces communityAdvert closes on 05 October 2025; late applications may not be consideredEEO and flexible workingWe care deeply about welcoming people no matter where they’re from, how old they are or what disability they may have. We encourage applications from every age, race, ethnicity, disability, gender, gender identity, religion, culture, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, maternity or caring responsibility. We want our employees to bring their whole self to work and that starts with you. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential skills and experience detailed above. Network Rail positively embraces flexible working and we will consider all flexible working applications.Pre-employment checksNetwork Rail is required to comply with UK Government standards when carrying out pre-employment checks for all new starters, including a basic criminal record check. In addition to the basic check, we verify identity, right to work in the UK and the previous three years employment history.ApplicationIf you like the sound of all that, we’d love it if you could submit your application online.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionManagement and ManufacturingIndustriesRail Transportation #J-18808-Ljbffr