Signalling & Telecoms

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Technicians and Team Leaders for their Signalling & Telecoms team in Manchester. This dynamic role blends electrical and mechanical engineering skills, offering variety in daily tasks from using advanced testing equipment to hands-on mechanical repairs. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of signalling systems, while also leading and motivating a high-performing team. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to develop your career in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in signalling inspection and maintenance techniques.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections, faulting, and maintenance of signalling systems.
• Lead a team and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Safety Compliance

Education

Qualifications in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electronic Testing Equipment

Job description

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Are you interested in Signalling & Telecoms?

Do you enjoy hands-on problem solving and fixing electrical problems?

Then this might be a role for you!

We are looking to recruit for Technician and Team Leader roles within our Signalling & Telecoms team in the Manchester Piccadilly area. As part of the role, you will undertake inspection, faulting, signalling maintenance, and telecoms installation.

Signalling & Telecoms (S&T) offers a dynamic and diverse role that combines both electrical and mechanical engineering skills. There is a variety in tasks, from using electronic testing equipment to measuring critical electrical parameters to working with mechanical systems that guide trains; this ensures that no two days are the same.

You will be working on tasks such as:

• Electrical measurements: Using advanced testing equipment to check the performance of signalling systems and ensure everything is running safely.
• Mechanical work: Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical components, like the systems that control train directions, adds a hands-on, practical element to the role.

We value individuals with transferable skills, a willingness to learn, and a desire to develop a career within S&T.

Please Note: There may be a requirement to work on call in this role if you opt to take the Standard Maintenance Contract.

About the role (External)

Technician – You will be a key member of the team, carrying out tasks as directed by the Team Leader. This role requires leadership, technical expertise, and oversight of work quality.

You will provide support to the Team Leader to organise and motivate the team so that work is undertaken safely, efficiently, and to the relevant standards. Undertake inspection, faulting, maintenance, and renewal work as allocated and, where directed, act as Team Leader.

You’ll also accurately report all work completed/not completed and produce/maintain records as required and control and check the quality of work undertaken and confirm assets are compliant with standards.

Team Leader – In this role, we'll look to you to direct, organise, and motivate a high-performing team, as well as liaise with the management teams and other departments/companies. From inspection and faulting through to maintenance and renewal, you'll play a hands-on role.

You'll make sure everything is done efficiently and to the relevant standards and controls. You'll have experience in establishing the relevant safety arrangements for the tasks and ensure Network Rail staff and contractors alike follow safe systems of work. Proactively controlling and checking the quality of work and the competence of your people, you’ll ensure that assets are fully compliant with the maintenance standards and that all vehicles, plant, tools, equipment, and materials are safe & fit for purpose.

• Able to work as part of a team/ Able to lead, motivate, and direct a team.
• Knowledge and experience of signalling inspection, faulting, maintenance, and renewal techniques.
• Hold and retain competencies relevant to this post, required by business need.
• Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need.
• Have an interest or experience in Electrical Engineering.
• Be willing to work outdoors in all weather types at any time of the day.
• Experience in organising and controlling the safe and efficient delivery of work.
• Desire to always improve yourself and make things better.
• Already hold a valid PTS.
• Previous experience in S&T installation or working with S&T equipment.
• Hold qualifications of either Mechanical or Electrical engineering from either further education or from previous employment, or be able to demonstrate these principles from experience.

This role involves days, nights, and weekend working, and is a safety-critical role, so it is subject to drug and alcohol testing and passing the relevant medical assessment.