Technician Signalling Maintenance - Waterloo

About Network Rail

We are joining 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.

London, GB

Technician - Signalling Maintenance

Location:

Waterloo Signal Maintenance Depot

Salary:
Starting from IMC
10 £ 43104 or Standard Maintenance Contract £45669

Shift Pattern:
Days, Nights and Weekends (Safety Critical Role)

Selection Process:
The recruitment process will consist of a competency‑based interview, a practical assessment under observation, and a scenario‑based assessment. Full details will be provided to candidates invited to interview.

• 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.

• 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.
• Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.

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.

Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drug and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held in the Sentinel database and a 5‑year suspension from applying for a safety‑critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a key safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.

Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we’ll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. If you require reasonable adjustments, please add a note to your application.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre‑employment checks.

Closing date: 11 March 2026