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S&T SIG 4 Signalling Maintenance Tester

Matchtech

London

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GBP 30,000 - 45,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking multiple Signalling Maintenance Testers for a long-term contract in south east London. The role involves maintenance testing of railway signalling systems, ensuring safety and efficiency. Candidates should have experience in signalling maintenance testing, strong problem-solving skills, and possess an IRSE license. Opportunities for professional development and a collaborative work environment are offered.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities
Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

  • Experience in signalling maintenance testing (SMTH).
  • Thorough understanding of railway signalling systems and maintenance procedures.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.

Responsibilities

  • Undertake maintenance testing of signalling equipment.
  • Perform signalling duties, such as disconnections & reconnections.
  • Prepare site by sectioning off areas for work.

Skills

Signalling Maintenance Testing
Problem-solving skills
Attention to detail
Communication skills
Teamwork

Education

IRSE license

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12.08.2025

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Job summary

Matchtech are looking for multiple SMTHs for one of our clients, a major player in the rail industry.

Key skills required for this role

Signalling Maintenance Tester, SMTH

Important

We are currently seeking an S&T Signalling Maintenance Tester for a long term contract role based in south east London. The role would be wokring on a rotating shift patter and involves providing essential maintenance cover, ensuring the continued safe and efficient operation of the railway signalling systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Undertake maintenance testing of signalling equipment after removal and replacement of components within previously working and commissioned signalling systems. Includes removal, refitting and testing to relevant standards from a mechanical and electrical perspective. The mechanical aspect will include Axle Counters, Points and Interlockings. The electrical aspect would include re-wiring Track Circuits, Signals, Cables and Power/ Earth supplies.
  • SMTHs are in charge of performing signalling duties, such as disconnections & reconnections, maintenance, fault finding, and minor renewals.
  • SMTH's when supporting will be operating on plant such as Rail Drills to create holes for caballing in which they will assist with the installation of re-wiring into power supplies.
  • SMTHs site preparation means they must have an accurate test plan and will be responsible for site preparation - they would section off areas of the site that they and others are working on including removal of unwanted structures and debris.
  • SMTHs will be responsible/ delegating other members of the maintenance team for transporting materials and tools to and from work sites such as drop shunts, Fluke meters and Tubular Stretcher Bar Kits.

Job Requirements:

  • Experience in signalling maintenance testing (SMTH)
  • Thorough understanding of railway signalling systems and maintenance procedures
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Commitment to maintaining high safety standards
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • IRSE license.
  • Opportunity to work on a critical and impactful project within the rail industry
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment
  • Engage with a leading company in the rail sector
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