Assistant Signal & Telecoms Maintenance Engineer

NETWORK RAIL; Leeds; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Pension schemes

Rail travel discount

Private Healthcare

Volunteer or carers leave

Subsidised travel

Gym Pass

Benefits platform

Job summary

Network Rail is seeking a capable professional to assist the Signal & Telecoms Maintenance Engineer in delivering critical maintenance duties. The role requires strong technical knowledge of railway signalling, safety processes, and asset management, with leadership responsibilities for the technical support team.

Based in the UK, the role emphasises safety, regulatory compliance, and high standards of operation within a complex railway environment.

Qualifications

• Essential: Relevant technical competence.
• Essential: Knowledge of maintenance delivery processes and techniques.
• Essential: Knowledge of safety and compliance management processes.
• Essential: Knowledge of operational railway environment.
• Essential: Detailed knowledge of relevant standards and procedures.
• Desirable: Knowledge of coaching techniques.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the Technical Support team and Control Centre Technicians to achieve business and functional objectives and meet key performance measures.
• Manage development of individuals and the engagement of the team.
• Manage the arrangements for staff safety and competence.
• Monitor asset performance, reliability, productivity and efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance and support.
• Undertake survey and design work.
• Manage the assurance and non compliance process within the delivery unit.
• Undertake technical inspections and investigations.
• Provide local requirements to arrange track monitoring trains and receive outputs.
• Maintain the accuracy of systems, databases and records.
• Review and approve method statements and/or plans for design and/or work activities as required.
• Undertake an agreed programme of staff surveillance, work quality and asset condition checks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organisation

Team leadership

Education

IRSE Licence (Signalling)

HNC/HND or equivalent

Job description

Who We Are

Join Network Rail ! Where People and Connections Matter

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team- you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&CI commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.

Safe behaviour

is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision.

About the role

Assist the Signal & Telecoms Maintenance Engineer in the delivery of duties as required.

Salary-

Band 4C £43,588-£53,167. Salary dependant on competencies

What's in it for you

Here are a few of the benefits we offer

• 28-day annual leave with the option to buy and sell days
• Choice of pension schemes
• 75% discount of leisure travel for you and your family
• Private Healthcare
• 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
• Up to 75% subsidised Rail and Underground travel
• Gym Pass -access to gyms across UK
• My Benefits platform- giving national and local retail discount

Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know and we'll do our best to assist you.

Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. We will share further details with you as part of your formal offer.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information

Your experience and skills

Key Accountabilities-

1. Manage and direct the Technical Support team and Control Centre Technicians to achieve business and functional objectives and meet key performance measures.
2. Manage development of individuals and the engagement of the team.
3. Manage the arrangements for staff safety and competence.
4. Monitor asset performance, reliability, productivity and efficiency.
5. Provide technical guidance and support.
6. Undertake survey and design work.
7. Manage the assurance and non compliance process within the delivery unit.
8. Undertake technical inspections and investigations.
9. Provide local requirements to arrange track monitoring trains and receive outputs.
10. Maintain the accuracy of systems, databases and records.
11. Review and approve method statements and/or plans for design and/or work activities as required.
12. Undertake an agreed programme of staff surveillance, work quality and asset condition checks.

Essential

• Relevant technical competence
• Knowledge of maintenance delivery processes and techniques
• Knowledge of safety and compliance management processes
• Knowledge of operational railway environment
• Detailed knowledge of relevant standards and procedures
• Design knowledge and experience
• Failure/incident management and rectification techniques
• Knowledge of other functional disciplines
• IRSE Licence holder (Signalling only)
• Good interpersonal, influencing, communication and organisation skills
• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification

Desirable

• Knowledge of coaching techniques