Rail Signaller Trainee: Learn to Keep Trains Moving

Network Rail; Bangor; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Rail in Bangor seeks a Signaller. You will start with an intensive Initial Signaller Training (IST) of 12 weeks, with accommodation provided during training. Post-training you’ll operate a lever frame and Signal Box within a 20-mile radius of Bangor, supporting safe railway operations across the UK.

Roles include night and weekend shifts, with ongoing competence assessments and opportunities for career progression in signalling across the Wales & Western route.

Qualifications

• Non-technical transferable skills are valued for starting a career in signalling.
• You will undergo extensive training with a 12-week Initial Signaller Training (IST).
• You must be committed to learning and developing throughout your career.

Responsibilities

• Operate a lever frame and Signal Box within a 20-mile radius of Bangor.
• Respond to incidents, manage line blocks and communicate with train drivers.
• Work a variety of shifts including nights, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Skills

Conscientious

Attention Management

Workload Management

Working with Others

Under Pressure

Decision Making

Communications

Learnability

Job description

Network Rail in Bangor seeks a Signaller. You will start with an intensive Initial Signaller Training (IST) of 12 weeks, with accommodation provided during training. Post-training you’ll operate a lever frame and Signal Box within a 20-mile radius of Bangor, supporting safe railway operations across the UK.

Roles include night and weekend shifts, with ongoing competence assessments and opportunities for career progression in signalling across the Wales & Western route.