Technician [Signalling Maintenance]

TN United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to keeping the rail network operational. As a Technician in Slough, you will play a crucial role in the daily upkeep of the railway, ensuring safety and efficiency while working outdoors. This position is perfect for those looking to start a rewarding career in rail, with comprehensive training provided to develop your skills. Enjoy a supportive environment that values teamwork and safety, along with clear pathways for career progression. With various benefits, including travel discounts and flexible working hours, this role offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Privileged staff travel discounts

Subsidized rail and underground season tickets

Healthcare

Cycle-to-work scheme

Flexible working hours

Paid volunteering

Reserve leave for Armed Forces personnel

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 1 or 2 or equivalent experience.
• Strong technical knowledge in maintenance and inspection.

Responsibilities

• Support essential maintenance of the railway for safe operations.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions, ensuring safety.

Skills

Leadership

Effective communication

Technical knowledge

Safety awareness

Problem-solving

Willingness to learn

Education

NVQ Level 1 or 2

Job description

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Technician [Signalling Maintenance], Slough

Client:

Network Rail

Location:

Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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4

Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Brief Description

You’ll help keep our nation moving every single day. This is a critical part of the work we do—daily upkeep of the rail network.

As a technician, you’ll work outdoors in a team, supporting essential maintenance to keep the railway running safely and smoothly for passengers and freight users.

Our technician community comes from various backgrounds. This might be your first consideration of a career in rail. We focus on your transferable skills and behaviors, and if you can demonstrate them, we will provide all necessary training for safe and competent work on the network.

About the role (External)

You’ll help keep our nation moving every single day. This is a critical part of the work we do—the daily upkeep of the rail network.

As a technician, you’ll work outdoors in a team, supporting essential maintenance to keep the railway running safely and smoothly for passengers and freight users.

Our technician community comes from diverse backgrounds, and this role is suitable even if you have no prior rail experience. We value your transferable skills and behaviors and will train you to work safely and effectively on the network.

About the role (Internal & External)

Our technicians serve as the vital link between team leaders and operatives, specializing in areas such as:

• Track maintenance, inspection, and repair of the railway's track network, including rails, sleepers, ballast, drainage, and structures.

Working outdoors in all weather conditions, often involving manual labor and transporting equipment across challenging terrain, with safety and teamwork being paramount as you work near moving trains at high speeds.

You matter to your team

You will be a natural team player, capable of leading when needed, delivering work safely, and ensuring your team meets safety standards. You’ll be a role model for safe working behaviors and confident to challenge risks to safety.

Today’s technicians can progress to become tomorrow’s team leaders. Your skills should include:

• Leadership — motivating and directing a team for safe, efficient work.
• Effective communication — delivering clear instructions.
• Technical knowledge — inspection, faulting, maintenance, and renewal techniques.
• Safety — role modeling safe behaviors and challenging unsafe situations.
• Problem-solving — finding safe, effective solutions and keeping skills up to date.
• Willingness to learn — continuous development of skills and knowledge.
• Relevant qualification — NVQ Level 1 or 2, or equivalent experience.

It matters that this is the right role for you

Additional information:

• Shifts involve days, nights, and weekends.
• Outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Employment is subject to drug and alcohol testing, medical, and BPSS checks, including hearing and eyesight tests.
• A valid driving license (category B) is required.
• Must live within a 60-minute commute of the location.

You matter to us

We value your commitment to self-development. We provide comprehensive training to develop technical and non-technical skills, supporting your career transition into rail. We offer clear career progression from technician to team leader.

Benefits include:

• Privileged staff travel discounts.
• Subsidized rail and underground season tickets.
• Healthcare, cycle-to-work scheme, and other benefits.
• Flexible working hours and family-friendly policies.
• Paid volunteering and reserve leave for Armed Forces personnel.