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So, we provide solid training and development opportunities to enhance your knowledge, increase your confidence, and enable you to achieve your career ambitions. And, as we continue to grow and become more technologically advanced, we’ll also make sure you’ve all the skills you need to meet the exciting challenges that lie ahead.</p> <n-slider class="tw-mb-12 n-slider" :items="[{"lazySrc":"https:\/\/www.networkrail.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/fly-images\/101950\/Woman-in-chair-with-laptop-900x600-c.jpg","altImage":"Woman in chair with laptop","description":""},{"lazySrc":"https:\/\/www.networkrail.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/fly-images\/101947\/People-chatting-at-desk-900x600-c.jpg","altImage":"People chatting at desk","description":""},{"lazySrc":"https:\/\/www.networkrail.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/fly-images\/101951\/Woman-with-white-board-900x600-c.jpg","altImage":"Woman standing in front of a white board","description":""},{"lazySrc":"https:\/\/www.networkrail.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/fly-images\/101948\/Scott-Dryden-man-in-front-of-works-door-900x600-c.jpg","altImage":"Man in protective clothing standing in front of a yellow and black striped work door","description":""},{"lazySrc":"https:\/\/www.networkrail.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/fly-images\/101949\/Woman-at-desk-900x600-c.jpg","altImage":"Woman at desk","description":""},{"lazySrc":"https:\/\/www.networkrail.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/fly-images\/101946\/Morgan-Powell-Swindon-woman-in-front-of-works-van-900x600-c.jpg","altImage":"Woman in front of works van","description":""},{"lazySrc":"https:\/\/www.networkrail.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/fly-images\/101943\/Jason-St-John-man-working-on-signalboard-900x600-c.jpg","altImage":"Man working on signalboard","description":""},{"lazySrc":"https:\/\/www.networkrail.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/fly-images\/101944\/Man-with-white-board-900x600-c.jpg","altImage":"Man with flip chart","description":""},{"lazySrc":"https:\/\/www.networkrail.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/fly-images\/101945\/Matthew-Irish-man-talking-to-woman-at-desk-900x600-c.jpg","altImage":"Man talking to woman at desk","description":""}]"></n-slider> <p>After all, by investing in you, we’re investing in our future and in improving the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the railway. Which is why we take the time to create bespoke training programmes for everyone, tailored to the direction you want to take your career in. We believe by doing so, we’re not only meeting our immediate needs, we’re also encouraging you to build your future with us.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Your health, wellbeing and benefits </h2> <p>Your welfare matters as much to us as that of our passengers. And being safe, happy, and secure extends beyond the railway and into every aspect of life at work. We offer access to support services such as our employee assistance program to help with finances, family, health issues, and wellbeing. We’re also advocates of achieving a good work-life balance and encourage everyone to use their <a href="https://www.networkrail.co.uk/communities/social-performance/charities-and-volunteering/">5 volunteer days</a> for their favourite causes.</p> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Benefits include:</h3> <div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"><div class="wp-block-image"> <figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.networkrail.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Holiday.jpg" alt="suitcase icon with the number 28 on" class="wp-image-75238" width="200" height="200" srcset="https://www.networkrail.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Holiday.jpg 284w, https://www.networkrail.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Holiday-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /></figure></div> <p class="has-text-align-center">28 days annual leave entitlement.</p> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"><div class="wp-block-image"> <figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.networkrail.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Benefits-Platform.png" alt="laptop icon" class="wp-image-75233" width="200" height="200" srcset="https://www.networkrail.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Benefits-Platform.png 284w, https://www.networkrail.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Benefits-Platform-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /></figure></div> <p class="has-text-align-center">My benefits – Our discounted online shopping site.</p> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"><div class="wp-block-image"> <figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.networkrail.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Health-and-Wellbeing.png" alt="heart icon with heartbeat signal" class="wp-image-75231" width="200" height="200" srcset="https://www.networkrail.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Health-and-Wellbeing.png 284w, https://www.networkrail.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Health-and-Wellbeing-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /></figure></div> <p class="has-text-align-center">A range of discounted offers and benefits including childcare & healthcare.</p> </div> </div> <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"> <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"><div class="wp-block-image"> <figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://www.networkrail.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Season-Ticket-Subsidy.png" alt="season ticket card with 5 coins" class="wp-image-75232" width="200" height="200" srcset="https://www.networkrail.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Season-Ticket-Subsidy.png 284w, https://www.networkrail.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Season-Ticket-Subsidy-150x150.png 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /></figure></div> <p class="has-text-align-center">Subsidies of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets.</p> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"><div class="wp-block-image"> <figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://www.networkrail.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Pension.png" alt="a pair of hands holding a box with the writing life assurance, pension and long service award" class="wp-image-75235" width="200" height="200" srcset="https://www.networkrail.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Pension.png 284w, https://www.networkrail.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Pension-150x150.png 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /></figure></div> <p class="has-text-align-center">A range of pension schemes.</p> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"><div class="wp-block-image"> <figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://www.networkrail.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/two-weeks-reserve-leave-1.jpg" alt="Two week calendar" class="wp-image-75760" width="200" height="200" srcset="https://www.networkrail.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/two-weeks-reserve-leave-1.jpg 284w, https://www.networkrail.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/two-weeks-reserve-leave-1-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /></figure></div> <p class="has-text-align-center">2 weeks paid reserve leave for our Armed Forces community.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Everyone matters</h2> <n-slider class="tw-mb-12 n-slider" :items="[{"lazySrc":"https:\/\/www.networkrail.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/fly-images\/99779\/Pride-Month-Archway-scaled-900x600-c.jpg","altImage":"Network Rail employees with bright tshirts and banners to celebrate LGBT Pride","description":"Network Rail employees celebrating LGBT Pride"},{"lazySrc":"https:\/\/www.networkrail.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/fly-images\/60836\/CanDo-selfie-900x600-c.jpg","altImage":"CanDo-selfie","description":"CanDo employee network \u2013 disability confidence week"}]"></n-slider> <p>We want how everyone acts and behaves to support a diverse and inclusive way of working. That the conviction of everyone here at Network Rail will make <a href="https://www.networkrail.co.uk/who-we-are/diversity-and-inclusion/">diversity and inclusion</a> a conscious part of how we run our business throughout Britain.</p> <p>Being part of our team also means you’ll have access to our 7 staff networks, we’re there to support you in your career at Network Rail.</p> <p>Find out more by visiting <a href="https://www.networkrail.co.uk/who-we-are/diversity-and-inclusion/our-people/">Our people page.</a></p> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Our armed forces matter to us</h2> <n-slider class="tw-mb-12 n-slider" :items="[{"lazySrc":"https:\/\/www.networkrail.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/fly-images\/61146\/Darin-Gray-reservist-900x600-c.jpg","altImage":"Darin-Gray-reservist","description":"Darin Gray, Army Reservist"},{"lazySrc":"https:\/\/www.networkrail.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/fly-images\/61145\/Darin-gray-army-reservist-900x600-c.jpg","altImage":"Darin-gray-army-reservist","description":"Darin Gray, Army Reservist in PPE"}]"></n-slider> <p>We’re proud to hold the gold award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. 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