Track Technician

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Key Information

Job title:  Track Technician x 2 positions.

Salary:  From £56,641    Grade:  SME1

Contract :  London Underground - Permanent                           

Location:  Various Location on the Central Line.

Shifts : Will be a mixture of days/nights - (Sun to Thursday NIGHTS 2300-0600/Mon to Friday DAYS 0800-1530)

Application closing date:  Monday 20th October 2025 @ 23:59

Overview of Role.

To provide a technical planning, information and support function to the Track Technical Manager, to ensure that Track maintenance works, and inspections are completed to safety, quality, cost, and time targets.

Accountabilities 

• Plan and prioritise own work and work of others
• Project manage small internal projects and contract work which involve liaison and an understanding of contract compliance
• Maintain records of (for example) rail defects and rail stress condition and report on recommended action
• Allocate resources – labour, plant and equipment
• Plan and organise annual tamping programme, and other engineer’s trains as necessary
• Plan and organise trials of new plant, equipment and PPE and produce reports
• Undertake inspections in order to identify problems and develop solutions in a logical and practical manner
• Assess the impact of new equipment, legislation, and procedures and improve existing methods, procedures, systems, and documentation
• Develop new working methods and procedures
• Undertake surveys using equipment such as optical levels and track gauges, often in poor weather and poor light conditions
• Conduct briefings, make presentations, and issue work instructions to staff and managers at all levels
• Meet with customers and resolve complaints
• Produce clear, concise, and accurate work instructions from what is often highly technical engineering information
• Produce well structured and presented reports, minutes, and programmes
• Regularly meet contractors and internal maintenance teams to plan, agree, and review schedules, costs and logistics

• Liaise with suppliers to agree purchase type, volume, costs and delivery dates
• Regularly meet with other units to ensure projects are properly planned and executed.

Knowledge

• National Certificate in Civil or Railway Engineering or similar (Desirable)
• HNC or higher in Civil or Railway Engineering (Desirable)
• Basic Track Awareness (Essential), PWT TH/EH (Essential)
• Working knowledge of LU engineering standards and railway rules, regulations, and legislation (Essential)
• Knowledge of track plant, tools and equipment, construction, inspection, and maintenance techniques (Essential)
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook (Essential)
• Understanding of track design and track quality reports (Desirable)
• Stressing Level 1 & 2 (Desirable)
• Full clean UK driving licence (Essential)
• RailSys access booking (Desirable)
• Procurement systems (Desirable)

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing (Essential)
• Ability to communicate with people at all levels (Essential)
• Ability to influence people at MM level (Desirable)
• Analytical approach to data management and problem solving (Essential)
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail (Essential)

Experience

• Proven experience of working in the track environment, 5 years minimum (Essential)
• Experience of undertaking track inspections and surveys (Desirable)

Equality, diversity and inclusion 

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair.

Note: Any employment offer will be subject to the candidate passing the relevant Occupational Health Medical Assessment.

Application Process 

• Please apply using your CV and a One page covering letter. We recommend that you consider the motivations, skills, knowledge and experience required for this role and ensure your CV and cover letter outlines where you meet these criteria. PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images.

Benefits  

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow.  Rewards vary according to the level of role but mostly include the below: 

• Final salary pension scheme
• Free travel for you on the TfL network
• Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket
• 29 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
• TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
• Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
• Discounted Eurostar travel