Assistant Signal & Telecoms Maintenance Engineer

Job Title:
Assistant Signal & Telecoms Maintenance Engineer

Location:
Kent (3 days on-site)

Contract: 6 months (likely extension)

DBS Required | Sentinel Safety Critical (DZEP) from Day One

Supporting the Signal & Telecoms Maintenance Engineer in delivering safe, reliable and efficient railway asset performance. The role involves leading technicians, ensuring compliance, and providing technical support within a live operational rail environment.

• Lead and support signalling & telecoms technicians to meet performance targets
• Monitor asset reliability, safety, and maintenance delivery
• Provide technical guidance, inspections, and fault investigations
• Manage safety compliance, assurance, and non-conformance processes
• Review and approve method statements and work plans
• Maintain accurate engineering records and systems
• Undertake staff surveillance and quality/asset checks
• Strong signalling/telecoms engineering experience in rail
• Knowledge of maintenance processes, standards, and safety compliance
• Experience in operational railway environments
• Ability to manage incidents, failures, and technical investigations
• IRSE licence (signalling)
• HNC/HND or equivalent
• Strong communication and leadership skills

We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require additional checks to ensure site access requirements are met.