Rail Signalling Functional Tester - Remote & Flexible

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Professional development

Mentoring

Job summary

Advance Training & Recruitment Services’ UK-wide client is seeking a skilled Functional Tester to join the Signalling Testing & Commissioning team. The role involves rigorous functional testing of signalling systems, including interlockings, trackside equipment, and compliance with safety standards.

You’ll travel to project sites and mentor junior staff while supporting planning and reporting. Flexible options cover full-time, part-time, remote, or site-based work to fit your career goals.

Qualifications

• IRSE Licence (Functional Tester 1.3.170) current or within last 5 years.
• CofC current or held within last 5 years.
• 3BI Competence essential for the role.
• Experience in railway signalling functional testing and interlockings.
• Knowledge of NR Signal Works Testing Handbook and NWR standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out functional testing of signalling systems including interlockings.
• Test 4-foot trackside equipment for compliance and performance.
• Support planning, resource management and reporting.
• Mentor junior team members to aid progression.
• Ensure testing activities meet industry and safety standards.

Skills

IRSE Licence

CofC

3BI Competence

Railway signalling testing

Signal Works Handbook

NWR standards

NWR 3B/4 competency

Organisational skills

Communication skills

UK Driving Licence

COSS duties

Job description

Advance Training & Recruitment Services’ UK-wide client is seeking a skilled Functional Tester to join the Signalling Testing & Commissioning team. The role involves rigorous functional testing of signalling systems, including interlockings, trackside equipment, and compliance with safety standards.

You’ll travel to project sites and mentor junior staff while supporting planning and reporting. Flexible options cover full-time, part-time, remote, or site-based work to fit your career goals.