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ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC TRADES N.E.C.▲ 65% /10yrBUSINESS, RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS N.E.C.▲ 60% /10yrFINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS▲ 55% /10yrASSEMBLERS (VEHICLES AND METAL GOODS)▼ 1% /10yrHIGHER EDUCATION TEACHING PROFESSIONALS▲ 5% /10yrSOFTWARE ENGINEER£55,000▲ 38% /5yrCYBER SECURITY ANALYST£62,000▲ 35% /5yr
SOC 8133Process, plant and machine operatives

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About this role

Rail construction and maintenance operatives build, maintain and repair railway track, signalling infrastructure and overhead line equipment. They work on the national rail network, London Underground and light rail systems.

Key responsibilities

  • Installing and maintaining railway track and pointwork
  • Repairing rail defects and replacing sleepers and ballast
  • Working on signalling and telecommunications infrastructure
  • Operating track maintenance machinery
  • Working safely within Network Rail procedures and PTS requirements

Qualifications and entry routes

PTS (Personal Track Safety) certification is mandatory for on-track working. Network Rail-specific training and competences. NVQ in Railway Engineering. CSCS card for construction-adjacent work. Sentinel card system for track access.

Career outlook

Major investment in rail infrastructure including HS2 creates strong demand. Night and weekend working is standard. Signalling and overhead line specialisms offer higher earnings.

Key skills

Track maintenancePTS compliancePhysical fitnessWorking at nightSafety critical awareness

Common industries

  • Network Rail
  • Rail contractors
  • London Underground
  • Light rail systems
  • HS2

Data coverage

SOC code8133
Data sourceONS ASHE
Years available2015–2025
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Mean Salary
£52,510
Top 10% Earn
N/A
Jobs (000s)
N/A
Data Years
11 years

Salary Trend (2015-2025)

Nominal growth: +21.5%Real growth: -4.6%
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