Technical Officer (Guildford) - #189307

Who We Are

Join the Southern Region - where your work truly matters.

Covering Wessex, Sussex, and Kent, the Southern Region is one of the busiest and most dynamic parts of the railway. Our teams keep some of the UK's most vital passenger and freight routes moving every single day. This is a place where collaboration, innovation, and resilience are key-and where your contribution will directly impact millions of journeys. We are entering an exciting new chapter as we integrate with train operating companies under one national leadership, creating even greater opportunities to shape the future of rail. From supporting major modernisation programmes to improving performance for local communities and enhancing safety across complex operational environments, Southern offers a fast-paced, rewarding environment to grow your career and make a real difference.

Technical Officer - Support Our Engineering Team

Location: Guildford AMM
Contract: Full-Time

Salary : £28.026 - £31185 + location allowance

About the role

Join Our Maintenance Engineering Team

We're looking for a Technical Officer to assist in providing vital technical support to our Maintenance Engineering team. This role is perfect for someone with a keen eye for detail, strong organisational skills, and a passion for engineering excellence.

What You'll Do

• Work safely and in accordance with Safe Systems of Work , method statements, plans, and company procedures.
• Assist in delivering technical support across maintenance and engineering activities.
• Support technical inspections, tests, investigations, and data analysis.
• Help prepare method statements and work plans for design or operational activities.
• Maintain accurate records and update systems and databases.
• Contribute to your own development and support the growth of others.

Your experience and skills

What you'll need

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Hold and retain competencies relevant to the role as required by business needs.
• Ideally hold (or be working towards) NVQ Level 1 or 2 (or equivalent) in an engineering or leadership subject.
• Full driving licence and willingness to drive vehicles as required.

Important Information

This is a safety-critical role, which means you'll need to pass a medical assessment and be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Your role will involve working days, nights and weekends, so flexibility is necessary.

Why you'll love it here

• Perks That Pack a Punch:
• We offer excellent benefits, including:
• Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.
• Defined benefit pension scheme.
• 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.
• Up to 75% off leisure travel.
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
• Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.
• Carer's leave to support those who matter.
• Healthcare Scheme, GymPass discounts, Cycle to work plus more.
• We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees.

Plus, more....

We're All About Inclusion

We believe diversity drives innovation. Whoever you are, however you identify, wherever you're from - if you've got the skills and the spark, we want you on our team. No suits required. Just bring your authentic self.

About your application

As part of the application process, you'll be asked to complete your three-year employment history and upload your CV.

Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. You can visit Evenbreak's Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application.

Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

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

Apply today and help us keep Britain moving safely and efficiently!

Key Information

Vacancy Details

Number of Positions: 1 Hours: Full Time Location: Guildford Geographical Area: London (Inside M25) Closing Date: 18-JUN-2026 Job Category: Mobile Maintenance & Response

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