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About Network Rail...

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 - you're 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'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process. You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support.

If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Some of our great benefits:

  • We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments
  • Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered
  • Generous annual leave up to 28 days plus statutory days (role dependant), with the option to buy/sell days
  • Discounts at selected stations with your Network Rail pass
  • Defined benefit pension scheme
  • 75% off leisure train tickets for you and your dependents (subject to T&Cs)
  • Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets
  • Volunteer leave to make a positive impact

Plus more....

Vacancy Details

Duration: Permanent

Location: York

Band & Salary: Band 6 £25,409

What will you be doing?

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have a proven ability to work independently and systematically to deliver for customers, within set deadlines
  • Possess effective communication skills and a willingness to help us improve our services
  • Have a keen eye for detail and the confidence to question the accuracy of information that's in front of them
  • Be a confident self-starter with IT systems and applications, demonstrating a good level of experience with Microsoft Office software and PDF-related applications
  • Be able to display knowledge and experience of reading and interpreting maps to navigate to physical locations and identify objects of interest
  • The successful candidate will receive comprehensive training and ongoing support in the delivery of our services.

Your experience and skills

Essential criteria

  • GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English and Maths
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proven ability to work systematically and meet deadlines

Desirable criteria

  • A level or equivalent qualification, preferably in a numerate discipline
  • Knowledge of asset and information management
  • Experience of GIS or similar tool

Additional Information...

Contact: RSResourcing mark.powell4@networkrail.co.uk If you have any questions or reasonable adjustments.

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Posted 29 Oct 2026
Apply by 03 Nov 2026

Where you'd be based

YO30 4US

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