Network Rail Operative reviews

3.7

68% would recommend to a friend

(26 total reviews)

Jeremy Westlake

Not enough data to show CEO approval

38% positive business outlook

Operative employees have rated Network Rail with 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 26 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Operative professionals have a good working experience there. Network Rail is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Operative professionals compared to other employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

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26 reviews
3.0
Jun 27, 2025

Good

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Paid 4 weekly 75% discounted travel

Cons

Bad higher management with zero experience on the real world telling the seasoned experienced staff how to maintain the railway. Lots of weekend work due to possession availability. Only 10% premium for weekends Overtime at standard rate

4.0
Mar 25, 2025

Operative

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits Pension Good work life balance

Cons

Management was poor Always expected overtime even when working 6 days

5.0
Jan 11, 2025

very good company

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

good shift pattern, safe environment to work in and good team.

Cons

night shift and difficult to get annual leave sometimes.

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