Signalling & Telecoms Operative — Rail Maintenance

Network Rail; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Rail season tickets subsidy

Leisure travel discounts

Volunteer leave

Carer's leave

Healthcare scheme

GymPass discounts

Cycle to work

Parental leave

Job summary

Network Rail in South East England is hiring an Operative in Signalling & Telecoms. You'll work with a close-knit team to maintain and support railway infrastructure, contributing to safe and reliable train movements.

You'll receive structured training, work outdoors in all weather, and develop skills across manual, electrical, and digital systems. A full UK driving licence and flexibility to work shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Qualification or demonstrable knowledge in engineering, electrical, or electronic systems.
• Experience in safety-critical environments.
• Full UK driving licence (Category B).
• Flexibility to work shifts (days, nights, weekends).
• Ability to commute to designated location within 35 minutes.
• Ability to pass pre-employment checks (D&A, medical, BPSS).

Responsibilities

• Working with your team to carry out essential maintenance and repairs.
• Preparing vehicles and equipment before each shift.
• Driving between work sites and transporting tools and materials.
• Performing lookout duties to keep your team safe from oncoming trains.
• Working outdoors in all weather, sometimes in physically demanding environments.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Proactive Planning

Calm Under Pressure

Rule-Following

Willingness to Learn

Job description

Network Rail in South East England is hiring an Operative in Signalling & Telecoms. You'll work with a close-knit team to maintain and support railway infrastructure, contributing to safe and reliable train movements.

You'll receive structured training, work outdoors in all weather, and develop skills across manual, electrical, and digital systems. A full UK driving licence and flexibility to work shifts are required.