Rail Signalling Control Centre Technician

Network Rail; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 28 days

Bonus scheme

Pension

Rail season ticket subsidy 75%

Leisure rail travel 75% off

Training and development

Employee assistance programme

Reserve leave 2 weeks

Volunteering leave 5 days

Job summary

Network Rail in Wimbledon is seeking a Control Centre Technician to monitor signalling equipment and respond to faults across a busy rail network. You’ll work in the Signalling & Telecoms team, ensuring trains move safely and efficiently while performing routine checks and documenting actions.

The role emphasizes safety, collaboration, and on-going training, with a comprehensive benefits package and a structured shift pattern. Applicants must meet safety standards and pass a drugs/alcohol test.

Qualifications

• Experience monitoring and responding to real-time railway signalling faults.
• Knowledge of signalling inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal techniques.
• Commitment to safety standards and compliant working practices.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to real-time alerts from systems.
• Provide first-line fault response and assist investigations.
• Collaborate with engineers to prioritise and resolve issues.
• Maintain records and ensure safety and quality compliance.
• Take ownership of your shift within a supportive team.

Skills

Real-time monitoring

Fault response

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Tools

Cisco network switches

Signalling interlocking systems

Job description

Network Rail in Wimbledon is seeking a Control Centre Technician to monitor signalling equipment and respond to faults across a busy rail network. You’ll work in the Signalling & Telecoms team, ensuring trains move safely and efficiently while performing routine checks and documenting actions.

The role emphasizes safety, collaboration, and on-going training, with a comprehensive benefits package and a structured shift pattern. Applicants must meet safety standards and pass a drugs/alcohol test.