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Monday 2 Jun 2025

Get your maintenance career on track with Network Rail

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National

Network Rail has launched a new national recruitment drive, focussing on maintenance roles. There are a variety of positions open to entry level candidates, from Operative and Technician, right through to Team Leader.

Whether ensuring tracks and wider rail infrastructure are in good safe working condition, or carrying out complex diagnostics to monitor system performance, maintenance specialists are essential to delivering a safe and reliable railway network in Britain. This includes over 20,000 miles of track and thousands of signals, levels crossing and bridges.

Darren Roberts is a team leader on the Western route and knows first-hand the vital role these professionals play, working behind the scenes to keep passengers and freight on the move.

Darren says: “Growing up I was active all the time and that passion was the driving force that put me where I am today. The type of work we do is very hands on and dynamic and can include anything from vegetation management to level crossing maintenance. No two days are the same and with the right attitude you can really grow with the job.”

Network Rail’s maintenance recruitment drive is part of the wider industry celebrations for Railway 200. This year-long nationwide partnership-led campaign celebrates 200 years of the modern railway and aims to inspire people to think about a career in rail and become the pioneers of tomorrow. 

Martin Thyne, HR Director, Network Rail said: “In this important bicentenary year, marking the birth of the modern railway, we are delighted to launch a new recruitment drive for maintenance roles. Rail maintenance offers a variety of career pathways. We believe in the power of potential and through these entry level opportunities you can develop and take your career to the next level.”

To find out more visit https://www.networkrail.co.uk/campaigns/powering-the-everyday.

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