Operative - Signalling Maintenance - STREATHAM - 2317050

Network Rail Limited; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the railway sector is seeking Operatives for Signalling Maintenance in Streatham. The role involves working in a safety-critical environment, focusing on teamwork and safety. Successful candidates will receive comprehensive training and have opportunities for career advancement. The position requires a valid electrical or mechanical qualification and the ability to work shifts, including nights and weekends.

Benefits

Competitive salary with overtime

Pension

Generous annual leave allowance

Comprehensive training

Qualifications

• Experience in Electrical or Mechanical disciplines.
• Ability to work shifts including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Ensure railway safety and efficiency through adherence to safety procedures.
• Engage in practical problem-solving with the team.
• Perform daily rail network maintenance.

Skills

Team working

Good Communication Skills

Proactive planning

Thriving in high-pressure situations

Following rules and instructions

Willingness to learn

Education

Electrical or Mechanical qualification

Job description

Operative - Signalling Maintenance - STREATHAM

Location

London, GB

Department Name

CQ SM(S), Victoria, Direct (871513) G1

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 maintaining 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 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 with all levels of experience in Mechanical and/or electrical disciplines. Our Operatives work shift patterns which 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 prioritize transferable skills and behaviors, 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 notify you 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 various fields, but for this role, you'll become a specialist in:

Signalling & Telecoms: You will work with equipment including signals and communication systems that control train movements, level crossings, and points systems. You will have the opportunity to develop a wide 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. We support our employees by tailoring our assistance to your needs, including seeking accommodations to make your 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 demonstrate how your transferable skills meet the following essential criteria:

• 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.
• Good Communication Skills: To work safely and effectively within a team.
• Proactive planning: Being punctual and having equipment ready for the needs of the team.
• Thriving in high-pressure situations: Working outdoors in all conditions and near passing trains, requiring competence in a fast-paced environment.
• Following rules and instructions: Respect and understanding of safety rules, with confidence to challenge unsafe situations.
• Willingness to learn: Continuously developing skills and keeping up-to-date with standards, procedures, and instructions.

Additional information:

• Shifts include days, nights, and weekends.
• Outdoor work in various weather conditions with PPE provided.
• Employment is subject to drug and alcohol testing, medical assessment, and BPSS checks, including hearing and eyesight exams.
• A valid driving license (category B) is required to operate Network Rail vehicles.
• You must be within a 60-minute commute of the location.

Please submit your application promptly, as the advert may close early if enough applications are received. Late applications will not be accepted.

The recruitment process involves a competency-based interview.

Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader. We will try to accommodate and support applicants with disabilities. For accessibility support, visit Evenbreak's Career Hive. Please include any requests for reasonable adjustments in your application.

Safety is at the core of our operations. Demonstrate your personal commitment to safety in your application.

Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

All candidates must pass a drugs and alcohol test. A positive result will rescind your application and result in a five-year ban from applying for safety-critical roles on Network Rail infrastructure, with records stored on the Sentinel database.