Rail Signaller: Safety-Critical Ops & Training

Network Rail

Birmingham

On-site

GBP 33,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+
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Accommodation during IST

Job summary

Network Rail in the United Kingdom is recruiting a Signaller in a training-focused program. Initially based in the Birmingham area, permanent placement will be decided after IST training. The trainee will earn £36,196 during training, with accommodation provided while away from home.

As a Signaller you will react to changing situations, make quick, safe decisions and help keep trains moving. You’ll work shifts (nights, evenings, weekends) and undergo regular competence assessments, with a clear

Qualifications

  • Conscientious approach with systematic, thorough work
  • Attention management to stay vigilant and focused
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
  • Collaborative mindset to work with colleagues and partners
  • Comfort working under pressure and maintaining safety
  • Risk-based decision making for safe rail operations
  • Clear and effective written and verbal communication
  • Strong motivation to learn and develop professionally

Responsibilities

  • React to changing situations and make quick, safe decisions on the network
  • Coordinate track access and communicate with drivers and colleagues
  • Work a range of shifts including nights, evenings and weekends
  • Maintain safety-critical standards and complete competence assessments
  • Support safe, efficient running of trains and passenger journeys

Skills

Conscientious
Attention Management
Workload Management
Working with Others
Controlled Under Pressure
Decision Making
Communications
Willingness and Ability to Learn

Job description

Network Rail in the United Kingdom is recruiting a Signaller in a training-focused program. Initially based in the Birmingham area, permanent placement will be decided after IST training. The trainee will earn £36,196 during training, with accommodation provided while away from home.

As a Signaller you will react to changing situations, make quick, safe decisions and help keep trains moving. You’ll work shifts (nights, evenings, weekends) and undergo regular competence assessments, with a clear

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