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At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country.
Employer Network Rail Location Bristol Barton Hill, Bristol, South West England Salary £25,409 - £52,074 Closing date 8 Oct 2026
Join Network Rail Where People and Connections Matter
At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team youre part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. 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're willing to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.
Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision.
This role is responsible for planning, coordinating and optimising all agreed work activities within the section to ensure safe, efficient and compliant delivery. You will produce Safe Systems of Work, submit green zone access and isolation requests, and develop draft quarterly plans to support short and medium-term operational objectives. A key part of the role involves managing weekly PlanDoReview meetings and representing Section Managers at planning meetings, ensuring clear communication and effective stakeholder engagement.
You will also be accountable for maintaining high quality records by accurately updating systems, databases and infrastructure maintenance documentation. Through careful collation and management of planning and maintenance records, you will support informed decision‑making, performance monitoring and continuous improvement across the section.
Salary - Band 5 - £31,000 - £33,000 per annum
Here are a few of the benefits we offer:
Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know we'll do our best to assist you.
We positively embrace flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life.
In Wales and Western region, you will have the opportunity to join PROUD, our reward and recognition scheme where you can say thanks and recognise colleagues across the region who have demonstrated outstanding values and behaviours.
At Network Rail we promote a diverse and inclusive organisation. We are working in conjunction with the Cultural Fusion team to support black, Asian and minority ethnic colleagues.
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