NEWS
Network Rail has a long history of supporting our Armed Forces and are committed to helping ex-military and veterans reintegrate into successful civilian careers and support our established reservist community.
In 2022, Network Rail's Gold Standard was revalidated, after they originally signed the British Armed Forces Military Covenant in 2015. They were also honoured by the Ministry of Defence with the Employers Recognition Scheme Silver award in 2016 and the Employers Recognition Scheme Gold award in October 2017.
On Wednesday 24 April from 9am to 2pm, Network Rail will be holding an open Engagement Day, at their Puddle Dock building in the Networx Conference Suite, Blackfriars, London EC4V 3DS.
At the event you will find out more about their commitment to the Armed Forces, what it’s like working for Network Rail, hear from one of their ex-military employees and hints and tips on our recruitment process. Refreshments will be provided on arrival and a light lunch in the afternoon.
You will also have the chance to meet Network Rail staff and ask questions.
Who can attend?
Anyone who has served in the Armed Forces and is ex-military are open to attend. This year we are also opening the invite out to partners or spouses of ex-military personnel.
Working for Network Rail
Network Rail recognise that those who have served in the Armed Forces have a unique skillset that are highly sought-after, especially in a safety-critical environment. This includes discipline, teamwork, leadership, can-do attitude, ability to stay calm under pressure, determination, flexibility, and decision making in a very varied and evolving technical environment. Network Rail welcome all of the above to complement the specific competency training that you will receive upon joining the Railway.
Network Rail wholeheartedly welcome new skills, diversity and enthusiasm and are especially proud of our record of employing and developing family members of our Armed Forces, Service leavers and veterans.
Benefits Network Rail offer
As a Network Rail employee, you can enjoy a wide range of benefits, including:
A career in rail
Network Rail have several fantastic opportunities in many different fields, such as: Team Leader, Technician, Signaller, Local Operations Manager and Electrical Control Room Operator. All roles in various national locations.
