Technician [Signalling Maintenance]

Bham New St PSB, Birmingham

Network Rail

Who We Are

Join Network Rail – Where People and Connections Matter. At Network Rail, we’re dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you’re not just part of a team – you’re part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. We’re committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we’ll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process. Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision.

About the Role

If you’re ready to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you! This is a Full-Time/Permanent role with a salary of £45,669 and a Grade of Maintenance. Please note: There may be a requirement to work on call in this role if you opt to take the Standard Maintenance contract.

Benefits We Offer

  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Choice of pension schemes
  • Discounted leisure train travel for you and your family
  • 75% subsidy on Rail and Underground season tickets
  • 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
  • My Benefits platform – giving national and local discounts on retailers, gym membership and more

Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know – we’ll do our best to assist you.

Your Experience and Skills

  • Experience of arranging and implementing safe systems of work.
  • Knowledge of how to organise and control the safe and efficient delivery of work.
  • Able to demonstrate, promote and embed safe working behaviours within the team.
  • Able to lead, motivate and direct a team.
  • Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Knowledge of signalling inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal techniques.
  • Conversant with standards, procedures and instructions.
  • Hold and retain competencies relevant to this post, required by business need.
  • Ideally hold (or be working towards) an NVQ level 1 or 2 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or have attained an appropriate level of knowledge through equivalent relevant experience.
  • Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need.
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