Technician [Works Delivery Signalling] - 2 positions available

Overview

Outdoor signalling maintenance technician supporting rail network safety.

Key Responsibilities

• problem solving
• skill development
• standards update
• issue resolution

Tasks

-Problem solver – You'll be persistent in finding safe and effective solutions. You'll consistently develop your skills and competencies relevant to your discipline, keeping up to date with new standards, procedures and instructions. To issues you find out in your working environment.

Requirements

• inspection
• maintenance
• nvq level
• leadership
• communication
• driving licence

What You Bring

-Safe working - Offers of employment are subject to drug and alcohol testing and passing of the relevant medical assessment and BPSS pre-employment checks. This will include a hearing and eyesight examination. -Leadership – You're able to lead, motivate and direct a team for safe and efficient work delivery. -Commute times - You'll also need to be within a 60-minute commute of the location that you're applying for. -Technical skills –You'll have knowledge and experience of inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal techniques in the discipline that you are applying for. -Relevant qualification – You'll ideally hold an NVQ Level 1 or 2 linked to the discipline you are applying for. Or you have achieved an equivalent level of relevant experience. -Effective communicator – You'll need strong communication skills and be able to deliver clear instructions to the team and other colleagues. -Safety – You consistently role model safe behaviours, can arrange and implement safe systems of work, and are confident to challenge if you think a situation is unsafe. -Driving - As a technician you'll also need a driving licence (category B) so you can drive Network Rail vehicles. -Willingness to learn – You'll consistently develop your skills and competencies relevant to your discipline, keeping up to date with new standards, procedures and instructions.

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Benefits

-Outdoor working - Our technicians work outside in all weathers and so you'll be comfortable working in different conditions.

About Network Rail

-Responsible for managing the country’s railway infrastructure, playing a vital role in the UK's transport system. -Ensures the safe passage of trains through its management of critical railway assets. -Origins date back to 2002, when the rail infrastructure was brought into public ownership. -Based in Milton Keynes, it is a crucial player in delivering major transportation projects. -Typical projects include track renewal, station modernization, and large-scale electrification efforts. -Oversees one of the world’s most complex and busiest rail networks, with significant investment in improving connectivity across the UK. -Focuses on maintaining safety and operational efficiency through cutting-edge technology and engineering solutions. -Collaborates with train operators and local authorities to ensure seamless travel experiences for passengers. -Delivers the High Speed 2 (HS2) project, set to revolutionize rail travel in the UK. -Committed to improving sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of rail transport.

Sector Specialisms

Interview Process

-recruitment specialist reviews cv; suitable candidates are invited to interview.

Security Clearance

-drug and alcohol testing -medical assessment including hearing and eyesight examination -bpss pre‑employment checks