Operative - Signalling Maintenance - STREATHAM

ENGINEERINGUK; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an Operative in Signalling Maintenance, where your role is vital in ensuring the safety and efficiency of the railway network. This position offers a unique opportunity to work outdoors, tackle mechanical and electrical challenges, and develop a wide range of technical skills. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the company provides comprehensive training and a clear career path, making it an ideal place for those passionate about problem-solving and teamwork. Enjoy competitive benefits and the chance to make a meaningful impact every day.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Discounted online shopping

Childcare vouchers

Healthcare offers

75% subsidy on rail tickets

Various pension schemes

2 weeks paid reserve leave for Armed Forces

Qualifications

• Valid electrical or mechanical qualification is essential.
• Experience in Electrical or Mechanical disciplines is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure railway safety and efficiency through adherence to safety procedures.
• Work in a safety-critical environment focusing on teamwork and communication.

Skills

Team working

Good Communication Skills

Proactive planning

Thriving in high-pressure situations

Following rules and instructions

Willingness to learn

Education

Electrical qualification

Mechanical qualification

Job description

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Operative - Signalling Maintenance - STREATHAM

View more categories View less categories Sector Transport and Logistics Role Manual Skilled Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time

About Network Rail

Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We're an organisation where people matter. Watch our video to find out more!

We're continuing to build a diverse organisation which is representative of the people we serve. We want to harness the skills and expertise of our people and attract the best talent, to enable a safe and accessible railway for everyone. To learn why inclusion is important to us, please click here .

About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone!

We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us , whilst you have a healthy work life balance.

We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.

Brief Description

PLEASE NOTE: To apply for this position you MUST live within a 60 minute commute of the depot / train station

Are you looking for an exciting and new challenge ?

Do you hold a valid electrical or mechanical qualification?

Do you have experience with working within either Electrical or Mechanical disciplines.?

Do you have a passion for all things mechanical, fixing bikes / cars etc ?

Do you have a passion for problem solving and finding solutions to electrical or mechanical problems ?

If this sounds like you then an Operative role within our Streatham Signalling Maintenance team could be the job for you.

We are currently recruiting operatives to join an established team within our Streatham Depot, we are looking for people who have all levels of experience working within Mechanical and/ or electrical disciplines. Our Operatives work shift patterns which do include nights and weekends, so you must be able to commit to this. In return we will provide a competitive salary with overtime, a pension and a generous annual leave allowance.

We welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds, even if you've never considered a rail career before. Your role will be critical for ensuring railway safety and efficiency through adherence to safety procedures, alignment with Network Rail's safety vision, and engaging in practical problem-solving with your team.

We prioritise transferrable skills and behaviours, and we are committed to providing the training required for you to work safely and competently on the network. Our workplace is diverse, and we strive to make it as welcoming as possible to everyone. You'll be a member of a small team responsible for daily rail network maintenance, contributing to the safe and smooth operation for passengers and freight users.

Joining us means an exciting career with a company recognized in Glassdoor's top 50 Best Places to Work in 2021. You will play a meaningful role in keeping our nation in motion every day

Successful applicants will be invited to attend an assessment centre where you will be briefed on the Operative role. If successful at the assessment centre your application will be considered for our vacant posts or added to our talent pool where we will stay in touch and let you know of future Operative vacancies as they become available.

About the role (External)

If working outdoors in any weather, day & night, and engaging in fulfilling manual tasks sounds exciting to you, the role of Railway Operative might be for you. Your focus on safety, respect for rules, and teamwork are essential whilst working in a safety-critical environment.

Operatives specialise in a range of fields but for this role, you'll become a specialist in

Signalling & Telecoms: You will be working with equipment including signals and communication systems that control when trains can run, level crossings, and points systems. Whilst working with us, you will have the opportunity to develop a huge range of technical skills across manual, electrical and digital equipment.

You're important to us!

Your dedication to self-development is highly valued. We provide comprehensive training for both technical and non-technical skills. Whether you're new to the industry or transitioning from another field, our structured training prepares you for a rewarding career in rail. Today's operatives are tomorrow's Technicians and Team Leaders, and we offer a clear career path for your advancement. Your dedication matters to both your team and us and we pride ourselves on tailoring our support to our specific employee's needs. For example, we actively encourage members of our team to seek accommodations that will make their lives at work easier.

Your Skills Matter to us!

Our Operatives play a key role in our maintenance teams. You don't necessarily need rail experience, but you do need to show how your transferrable skills meet the following Essential Criteria required for this role:

• Team working - our maintenance teams depend on each other, and you will be required to work closely with the team to deliver safe and efficient work delivery.

• Good Communication Skills - So you can work safely and effectively within a team.

• Proactive planning - being punctual, having equipment ready in preparation for the needs of the team.

• Thriving in high-pressure situations - working outdoors in all conditions, and with situations where trains will be passing close by, so you'll need to remain competent in a fast-paced environment.

• Following rules and instructions - it is important that you understand and respect the rules, but also feel confident to challenge if you see a situation is unsafe.

• Willingness to learn - Consistently develop your skills and competencies relevant to your team, keeping up to date with new standards, procedures, and instructions.

Here's some additional information which might help you.

• Shifts - Operative roles involve a changing shift pattern including days, nights, and weekends.

• Outdoor working - Our operatives operate outdoors in all kinds of weather, and you'll be equipped with the necessary Personal Protective Equipment to handle various weather conditions.

• Safe working - offers of employment are subject to drug and alcohol testing and passing of the relevant medical assessment and BPSS pre-employment checks. This will include a hearing and eyesight examination.

• Driving - A driving license (category B) will be required so you can drive Network Rail vehicles.

• Commute times - You will need to be within a 60-minute commute of the location.

How to apply (External)

Salary £35785

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Closing date: 20th May 2025

Please get your application in as soon as possible, we may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications. Late applications will not be accepted.

Please note the recruitment process for this role is a Competency based interview.

We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone!

Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. You can visit Evenbreak's Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.

Network Rail Benefits - To find out about what benefits we offer, click here

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

Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application.

Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced

Company

Every day, 4.8 million people use our network. Keeping Britain moving and building a better railway for the future is full of challenges – but also tremendous opportunities.

From our commitments to your development, our range of benefits and our approach to Diversity & Inclusion, we believe there are many reasons to join the team at Network Rail.

We’re proactive in empowering employees with the knowledge to help them progress. We encourage all our employees to be ambitious, and offer great training and career development opportunities. As the railway becomes bigger and more technologically advanced, it’s crucial that our employees have the right skills to develop their careers and meet the challenges ahead.

We believe that investing in our people is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railway.

We also know that it’s vital to get each individual’s training programme just right. As well as helping us to meet our immediate needs, we believe this is an approach that encourages people to stay with us and develop their careers.

Your health, wellbeing and benefits

We believe that safety and performance go hand in hand and this doesn’t just mean safety on the railway! We are committed to the wellbeing of our employees and believe, that should come first.

We provide access to support services such as our employee assistance program to help you with finances, family, health and wellbeing. In addition to this, we offer excellent benefits, are sensitive to work-life balance and encourage our employees to use their 5 volunteer days for their favourite causes.

We have a range of benefits including:

• 28 days annual leave entitlement.
• My benefits – Our discounted online shopping site.
• A range of discounted offers including, childcare vouchers, Healthcare offers – cycle to work, healthcare club discounted membership and other benefits.
• Subsidies of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets.
• A range of pension schemes.
• 2 weeks paid reserve leave for our Armed Forces community.

What Diversity and Inclusion means to us

‘Diversity’ means recognising differences between people while valuing the contribution they make. ‘Inclusion’ means creating safe and welcoming workplaces with fair cultures that encourages innovative and fresh ways of thinking.

Our aspiration is that the behaviours and actions that support diversity and inclusion will come from the conviction of everyone here at Network Rail – making diversity and inclusion a conscious part of how we run our business throughout Britain.

Disability Confident Leader

Network Rail is an accreditedDisability Confident Leader . This means, where a disabled applicant meets the essential criteria for any of our vacancies, they will receive an interview.

Find out more about our recruitment processhere

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