Technician – Signalling Maintenance – Network Rail

We’re looking for a motivated and safety-focused individual to join our Signalling Maintenance team. In this role, you’ll support the Team Leader in organising and motivating the team, ensuring the team delivers work safely and to the highest standards. You’ll also carry out inspections, fault-finding, maintenance, renewal work and occasionally step up as Team Leader.

• 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.

• We offer excellent benefits, including:
• Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.
• Defined benefit pension scheme.
• 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.
• Up to 75% off leisure travel.
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
• Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.
• Carer’s leave to support those who matter.
• Healthcare Scheme, Gym Pass discounts, Cycle to work plus more.
• We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees.

We believe that different perspectives make us stronger. 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.