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Rail track maintenance workers inspect and repair railway tracks, bridges, tunnels and viaducts.
You could work: evenings / weekends / bank holidays; on shifts
There will be
5.8% fewer Rail track maintenance worker jobs in 2027.
In your local area
In your day-to-day tasks you may:
You may need to wear safety clothing and use safety equipment.
You could work on rail tracks.
Your working environment may be physically demanding and outdoors in all weathers.
You can get into this job through:
You may 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 a rail engineering operative intermediate apprenticeship.
Companies like Network Rail and their devolved route businesses, as well as organisations like Transport for London may have opportunities.
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'll need to:
You can find out more about becoming a rail track maintenance worker from Network Rail and Transport for London.
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.