Rail track maintenance workers inspect and repair railway tracks, bridges, tunnels and viaducts.
£18,000 Starter
to£34,000 Experienced
45 to 47 a week
evenings / weekends / bank holidays on shifts
You can get into this job through:
You'll find it useful to take an engineering qualification at college before looking for work. Relevant courses include:
You'll usually need:
You could get into this job through an intermediate apprenticeship like:
These are offered by companies like Network Rail and Transport for London.
You'll usually need:
You could apply directly to work as a rail track maintenance worker. You'll usually start as a trainee. You'll find it useful to have:
You can find out more about becoming a rail track maintenance worker from Network Rail and Transport for London.
You'll need:
In your day-to-day tasks you may:
You could work on rail tracks.
Your working environment may be physically demanding and outdoors in all weathers.
You may need to wear safety clothing and use safety equipment.
With experience, you could be promoted to supervisor or team leader. With further training, you could become a track inspector, engineering technician, track designer or manager.
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