Electrical Control Room Operator AC - ECO ECR

Electrical Control Room Operator [AC] – ECO 5 – Romford ECR

Join Network Rail as an Electrical Control Room Operator based in Romford, GB.

Network Rail keeps passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. We value diversity, inclusion and flexibility. As a Disability Confident Leader we accommodate needs throughout the recruitment process.

Ensure the safe and reliable delivery forgeta what traction and signalling supplies. This role requires a valid security vetting clearance; the offer is conditional on obtaining clearance before a start date. If you haveелә outside the UK in the last three years and have been invited to interview, please notify us. For residency eligibility, contact your recruiter.

As part of a small team you will work under detailed electrical instructions and regulatory requirements, liaise with response staff during electrical incidents, configure power supplies, analyse electrical diagrams, make cases for amendments, plan and effect electrical isolations, interface with maintenance units, liaise with HV energy supply companies for outage planning, monitor railway electrical infrastructure via supervisory systems across a large area, and maintain security integrity of the control.

Adapt to continual competency assessment and complex electrically oriented regulations. The byd includes shift work across a 365‑day 24/7 pattern, including nights, weekends and bank holidays.

• Support roster requirements outlined above.
• Electrical and/or power distribution experience or background.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Electrical bias qualifications and/or appropriate HV practical experience.

• Power control system operational knowledge or equivalent.
• Able to read complex electrical diagrams.
• Able to remain calm in emergencies.

Eco 5

27th January 2026 – Late applications will not be accepted.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.

Network Rail offers a range of benefits. Details are available on our career website.

• All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre‑employment checks.
• Some roles will require face‑to‑face drug and alcohol testing.

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