Network Rail

Network Rail Employee Review

OK place to work

Signalman (Current Employee) - Swindon, Wiltshire - 12 June 2022

Poor management culture but good promotion opportunities. Good flexible working arrangements and decent benefits package. Theofficeisgenerally a good and happy place to work

Ratings by category

3.0 out of 5 stars for Work/Life Balance

4.0 out of 5 stars for Salary/Benefits

4.0 out of 5 stars for Job security/advancement

3.0 out of 5 stars for Management

5.0 out of 5 stars for Culture

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Logistics manager (Former Employee) - Swindon, Wiltshire - 26 November 2019

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