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S&T SIG 4 Signalling Maintenance Tester, London
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Location:
London, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
25
Posted:
12.08.2025
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Job Description:
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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Matchtech is a STEM Recruitment Specialist, with over 40 years’ experience