Rail Signalling Technician – Outdoor Field Role

Network Rail; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Choice of pension schemes

Discounted leisure train travel foryou

75% subsidy on Rail and Underground: 票

5 days paid volunteer or carers leave

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Job summary

Network Rail is hiring a maintenance technician to support the daily upkeep of the rail network. You will work outdoors in a team, ensuring safety and reliability for passengers and freight users. Training and progression are offered to develop skills across signalling, telecoms and related equipment.

The role emphasises safe working behaviours, quality control, and collaboration with supervisors. A rewarding career with a leading national rail operator awaits with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience of arranging and implementing safe systems of work.
• Ability to lead, motivate and direct a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of permanent way inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal techniques.
• Familiarity with standards, procedures and instructions.
• Hold or work towards NVQ level 1 or 2 (or equivalent).
• Willingness to drive vehicles as required by business need.

Responsibilities

• Carry out work safely and in accordance with safe systems of work and method statements.
• Undertake work and duties for which you are trained and competent.
• Direct work activities safely and efficiently and in line with standards.
• Check quality of work and ensure assets meet standards.
• Maintain safety arrangements for staff under your control including contractors.
• Ensure staff have appropriate competencies.
• Verify vehicles, plant, tools and materials are fit for use and used/stored correctly.
• Record all work completed and maintain records as required.
• Contribute to your own development and that of others.

Skills

Safety management

Team leadership

Communication

Permanent way inspection

Standards & procedures

Vehicle/plant operation

Competencies management

Driving ability

Education

NVQ 1/2 in relevant subject

Job description

Network Rail is hiring a maintenance technician to support the daily upkeep of the rail network. You will work outdoors in a team, ensuring safety and reliability for passengers and freight users. Training and progression are offered to develop skills across signalling, telecoms and related equipment.

The role emphasises safe working behaviours, quality control, and collaboration with supervisors. A rewarding career with a leading national rail operator awaits with opportunities for advancement.