Technical Clerk – Signalling Design Team

Location:

Gateshead, NE11

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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 Micro Station 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

Join a specialist railway signalling team and gain valuable technical experience through practical training and mentoring. This role offers an opportunity to develop new skills and build a long-term career, with potential progression into signalling design support.