Signalling & Telecoms

Brief Description:
Are you interested in Signalling & Telecoms?

Do you enjoy hands on problem solving and fixing electrical problems?

Do you want to work for a company who get railway passengers from A to B safely?

 

Then this might be a role for you!

We are looking to recruit for a range of roles within our Signalling & Telecoms team across the Liverpool area. We want to fill Operative, Technician and Team Leader roles which could be based out of one of our depots located in Liverpool Central, Edge Hill, Crewe, Chester & Warrington.

As part of the role you will undertake inspection, faulting, signalling maintenance and telecoms installation. An Operative is the first step in an S&T career but there are progression opportunities into Technician then Team Leader roles.

You will be enrolled on a 6-12 month training programme, which involves classroom and practical hands-on learning experiences. You will also be partnered with an experienced member of staff to help aid your training.

Signalling & Telecoms (S&T) offers a dynamic and diverse role that combines both electrical and mechanical engineering skills. There is a variety in tasks, from using electronic testing equipment to measuring critical electrical parameters, to working with mechanical systems that guide trains, this ensures that no two days are the same.

 

You will be working on tasks such as;

Electrical measurements: Using advanced testing equipment to check the performance of signalling systems and ensure everything is running safely.
Mechanical work: Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical components, like the systems that control train directions, adds a hands-on, practical element to the role.

We value individuals with transferable skills, a willingness to learn and want to develop new skills. This includes people who have experience with;

Basic electrical work (e.g., wiring up new light fittings).
Mechanical problem-solving (e.g., repairing car engine faults).
Computerised logic systems (e.g., understanding and troubleshooting automated systems).

 

Please Note: There may be a requirement to work on call in this role if you opt to take the GTRM IMC25 contract.

 

 

About the role:
Operative – You will be a key member of the team, carrying out tasks as directed by the Team Leader. You’ll be responsible for ensuring that work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the required standards.

You’ll also check that vehicles, plant, tools, equipment and materials under your control are fit for use and are used/stored and disposed of correctly.

This role is essential for maintaining the smooth functioning of operations, and it sets the foundation for career progression into more technical or leadership roles within Signalling & Telecoms.

 

Technician – This role builds upon the Operative position and adds more responsibility, including leadership, technical expertise, and oversight of work quality.

You will provide support to the Team Leader to organise and motivate the team so that work is undertaken safely, efficiently and to the relevant standards. Undertake inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal work as allocated and where directed, act as Team Leader.

You’ll also accurately report all work completed/not completed and produce/maintain records as required and control and check the quality of work undertaken and confirm assets are compliant to standards.

 

Team Leader – In this role we’ll look to you to direct, organise and motivate a high performing team as well as liaise with the management teams and other department/companies. From inspection and faulting through to maintenance and renewal, you’ll play a hands-on role.

You’ll make sure everything is done efficiently and to the relevant standards and controls. You’ll have experience of establishing the relevant safety arrangements for the tasks and make sure Network Rail staff and contractors alike follow safe systems of work. Proactively controlling and checking the quality of work and the competence of your people, you’ll see to it that assets are fully compliant to the maintenance standards and all vehicles, plant, tools, equipment and materials are safe & fit for purpose.

 

Essential Criteria:

Able to work as part of team
Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need
Have interest or experience in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Be willing to work outdoors in all weather types at any time of the day
We willing to learn and maintain competence from a variety of differing training methods
Desire to always improve yourself and make things better.

 

This role involves days, nights and weekend working, and is a safety critical role so subject to drug and alcohol testing and passing of the relevant medical assessment.

 

Salary and benefits:

Salary as below per role:
Operative IMC25: £35,785

Technician IMC25: £42,468

Team Leader IMC25: £52,797

Pro-rata annual leave entitlement
My benefits – our discounted online shopping site
A range of discounted offers including, childcare vouchers, healthcare offers – cycle to work, healthcare club discounted membership and other benefits
Subsidies of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets
75% discount on leisure travel
A choice of contributory pension schemes
2 weeks paid reserve leave for our Armed Forces community.

 

Closing date: 19th February 2025. Assessment Centre’s will take place on for these role on 20th March 2025.
Drugs & Alcohol test: All prospective candidates offered a conditional role will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test.

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