Technical Clerk - Signalling Design Team

Morson Vital; Gateshead; In loco; GBP 23.000 - 31.000; Tempo pieno

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Morson Vital is seeking a motivated Technical Clerk to join the Signalling Design Team in Gateshead. This role focuses on administrative and document-control support for safety-critical documentation, with on-the-job training provided.

As you gain experience you may learn signalling design software and progress toward a Signalling Design Assistant role. Office-based at Team Valley, some travel could be required.

Competenze

• Excellent attention to detail, especially with safety-critical docs.
• Responsible, patient and methodical, able to own tasks.
• Strong computer literacy; quick to learn new software.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn railway signalling, electrical principles and design processes.
• Full UK driving licence or commitment to obtain within six months.
• Must meet health and fitness requirements including colour-vision where applicable.

Mansioni

• Design Administration and Document Control: manage signalling design docs and project records; process safety-critical paperwork; maintain issue registers.
• Planning and Coordination: liaise with delivery teams on work programmes; review plans; communicate changes to designers and team leads.
• Technical Development and Career Progression: training in signalling software and progression toward Signalling Design Assistant.
• Working Arrangements: role based in Gateshead; regular office attendance; travel may be required to other locations.

Conoscenze

Attention to detail

Organised

IT skills

Communication

Independent worker

Willing to learn

Full UK driving licence

Strumenti

MicroStation CONNECT

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About the Role

We are looking for a motivated, organised and detail-oriented Technical Clerk to join our Signalling Design Team in Gateshead.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong IT skills and an interest in building a long-term career in railway engineering. Previous railway signalling experience is not essential, as full on-the-job training and support will be provided.

Initially, you will provide administrative and document-control support to signalling designers, ensuring safety-critical documentation is processed, controlled and distributed accurately. As your experience develops, you will have opportunities to learn signalling design software and progress towards a Signalling Design Assistant role.

Key Responsibilities

Design Administration and Document Control

• Print, scan, file and manage signalling design documentation and project records.


• Process safety-critical paperwork accurately and follow document-control procedures.


• Maintain document-control systems, design records and issue registers.


• Ensure design information is correctly stored, identifiable and readily accessible.

Planning and Coordination

• Liaise with railway delivery teams regarding work programmes, requirements and design delivery dates.


• Review weekly work plans to identify upcoming design requirements and changes to existing programmes.


• Communicate changes in priorities, availability and delivery dates to the relevant designers or team leaders.


• Support the team in coordinating workloads and meeting project deadlines.

Technical Development and Career Progression

With training and mentoring, you will have the opportunity to develop your technical skills and work towards a Signalling Design Assistant position. Development opportunities may include:

• Training in MicroStation CONNECT design software.


• Assisting with the production and amendment of signalling drawings.


• Learning railway signalling principles, terminology and design processes.


• Developing knowledge of electrical principles and engineering design.

Working Arrangements

The role is based at Team Valley, Gateshead, NE11. Regular office attendance is mandatory, and there is currently no home-working arrangement. Travel to other work locations may be required as part of the role.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Excellent attention to detail, particularly when handling safety-critical documentation.


• A responsible, patient and methodical approach, with the ability to take ownership of tasks.


• Strong computer literacy and the ability to learn new software and systems.


• Good organisational and communication skills.


• The ability to work independently and contribute positively within a team.


• A genuine willingness to learn about railway signalling, electrical principles and engineering design.


• A full UK driving licence, or a firm commitment to obtaining one within six months.


• The ability to meet relevant occupational health and fitness requirements, including colour-vision requirements where applicable.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• A background in administration, document control, engineering, electrical work, IT or technical support.


• Experience managing controlled documents, project records or technical information.


• Familiarity with CAD software or other design packages.


• Knowledge of basic electrical or electronic principles.


• Previous railway experience or experience gained through a technical apprenticeship.

Who This Role May Suit

This opportunity would suit someone looking to develop a career in railway engineering, whether coming from an administrative, technical, engineering, CAD, IT or electrical background. Candidates completing or having completed a technical apprenticeship are also encouraged to apply.

The right attitude, accuracy, personal responsibility and willingness to learn are more important than previous signalling experience.