Signalling Technician

The Vacancy

1stInrail part of the RSK Group have an exciting new opportunity for a Signalling Technician to join our team. UK-based, with works primarily delivered across the Midlands, Yorkshire, and North East regions, and southwards within the Peterborough to King’s Cross corridor. The role is aligned to our Doncaster office, with infrequent attendance required. Applicants should bear this in mind when applying for the role and consider their home location in relation to the Doncaster operating area.

We are looking to recruit a competent and motivated Signalling Technician to support the delivery of a growing portfolio of signalling works across depot maintenance and project-based schemes, including works delivered directly for Network Rail. Reporting to the Signalling Team Leader, you will work as part of a site-based team undertaking hands‑on signalling activities, supporting safe, compliant, and high‑quality delivery. This role offers strong technical exposure, clear supervision, and the opportunity to develop within an established signalling structure.

• Carrying out signalling renewals, installations, maintenance, and response works under the direction of the Team Leader
• Working safely and in compliance with Network Rail standards, Group Standards, and company procedures
• Supporting fault finding, testing, installation, and commissioning activities as required
• Assisting with site preparation, work delivery, and handback activities
• Accurately completing documentation and site records
• Working collaboratively with other team members and disciplines on site
• Promoting a strong safety culture and following safe systems of work at all times

• An applicable IRSE Licence, or working towards IRSE licensing / CAC
• Practical signalling experience in maintenance, renewals, installations, or response works
• SMTH competence (desirable, but not essential depending on experience)
• COSS or IWA competence (desirable)
• A proactive, reliable approach to site‑based work
• Good communication skills and the ability to follow technical instruction
• Basic IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Full, clean UK driving licence

• A well‑defined signalling structure with strong technical leadership
• Exposure to both depot‑based works and Network Rail projects
• Supportive Team Leaders and management focused on development and quality delivery
• Investment in training, IRSE licensing, and progression opportunities
• Competitive pay and a package that reflects skills and experience

This is an excellent opportunity for a signalling technician looking to build experience, gain further competencies, and progress within a stable and professional signalling business.

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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.

1stinrail is an engineering business that delivers planned and reactive track repairs, renewals and installation services throughout the UK. Several leading UK rail sector leaders rely on our engineering proficiency for major projects, including Network Rail, Transport for London, Northern Rail, West Midland Trains and multiple Tier 1 contractors such as Volker Fitzpatrick, Amco Giffen and the Buckingham Group.

Since we began in 2007, we’ve delivered planned and reactive track repair, renewals and installation services, helping the biggest names in rail keep the UK’s passengers and freight on track. We work with a team of around 400, including personal track safety‑trained staff, providing multiple services, including construction of new sidings and light rail schemes, track renewal, repair, enhancement and maintenance, switch and crossing renewals and refurbishment, high‑accuracy track construction, minor civil engineering and building work among several others.

1stinrail is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

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