Technician Signalling Maintenance

Overview

Join the Southern Region – where your work truly matters. Covering Wessex, Sussex, and Kent, the Southern Region is one of the busiest and most dynamic parts of the railway. Our teams keep some of the UK's most vital passenger and freight routes moving every single day. This is a place where collaboration, innovation, and resilience are key—and where your contribution will directly impact millions of journeys.

We are entering an exciting new chapter as we integrate with train operating companies under one national leadership, creating even greater opportunities to shape the future of rail. From supporting major modernisation programmes to improving performance for local communities and enhancing safety across complex operational environments, Southern offers a fast-paced, rewarding environment to grow your career and make a real difference.

Bournemouth, GB

CX SM(S) Bournemouth Direct (881511) G1

Technician - Signalling Maintenance

Location:

Bournemouth Maintenance Depot
Salary:
Starting from IMC
10 £ 41526 or Standard Maintenance Contract £43997
Shift Pattern:
Days, Nights and Weekends (Safety Critical Role)

• Deliver work safely and efficiently in line with approved systems, standards, and procedures.
• Carry out inspections, maintenance, and fault-finding on signalling equipment to keep the network running smoothly.
• Ensure tools, vehicles, and equipment are fit for use and properly maintained.
• Accurately report completed work and maintain essential records.

• Proven experience in planning and implementing safe systems of work.
• Strong team player with the ability to motivate and embed a culture of safety within your team.
• Knowledge of signalling inspection, faulting, maintenance, and renewal techniques.
• Relevant competencies for the role (or willingness to achieve them), and ideally NVQ Level 1 or 2 (or equivalent experience).
• A valid driving licence and willingness to drive.

• Familiarity with industry standards, procedures, and instructions.
• Working towards or holding SMTH and IRSE competencies.

This is a safety-critical role, which means you'll need to pass a medical assessment and be subject to drug and alcohol testing.

Your role will involve working days, nights and weekends, so flexibility is necessary.

Please note:

we require a minimum of 2 years S&T experience for this role.

Perks That Pack a Punch include excellent benefits such as generous annual leave, a defined benefit pension scheme, rail and travel subsidies, flexible/hybrid working arrangements, volunteer and carer leave, healthcare and other discounts, and generous maternity/paternity/adoption leave.

We’re All About Inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, experiences and identities. If you’re passionate about safety, leadership and making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Location:

Bournemouth Maintenance Depot
Salary:
Standard Maintenance Contract £43997
Shift Pattern:
Days, Nights and Weekends (Safety Critical Role)
Closing date: 17 February 2026

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and welcome applications from everyone. Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and will adapt the process as needed to support applicants with disabilities.