Technician -Signalling Maintenance

Network Rail; Ashford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technician for Signalling Maintenance. This role involves performing maintenance and faulting tasks outdoors, ensuring the safety and reliability of signalling and telecoms equipment. You will gain valuable experience by deputising for the Team Leader and developing your technical skills. The position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, where your contributions will play a crucial role in the efficient operation of the railway. If you have a passion for technical work and enjoy challenges, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Training provided for technical skills

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Relevant technical knowledge or experience in maintenance and inspection.
• Willingness to work shifts, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and faulting of signalling and telecom systems.
• Support safety procedures and assist in developing technical skills.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Technical knowledge in maintenance

Ability to work outdoors

Job description

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About Network Rail

Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We're an organisation where people matter.

Our diversity and inclusion are core to our values. We aim to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and foster a culture of safety, respect, and opportunity for all.

Location: Ashford, GB

Department: DD SM(S) Ashford Direct (830511) G1

Role Overview: Working outdoors in all weather conditions, you'll carry out maintenance and faulting tasks, supporting the safe and efficient operation of the railway. You'll develop management skills by deputising for the Team Leader and work as part of a team to ensure safety and reliability of signalling and telecoms equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance, faulting, and inspection of signalling and telecom systems.
• Support safety procedures and safe working practices.
• Assist in the development of technical skills across manual, electrical, and digital equipment.
• Work safely in all weather conditions, often in challenging environments.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Transferable skills demonstrating leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Relevant technical knowledge or experience in maintenance, inspection, faulting, or renewal techniques.
• Willingness to work shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Driving license (category B).
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Additional Information:

• Training provided for all technical skills required.
• Application involves pre-screening questions and a competency-based interview.
• Employment is conditional upon passing pre-employment checks, including drugs and alcohol testing.