Technician Signalling Maintenance

About Network Rail

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.

Scotland's Railway is part of this large family and covers a large geographical area from the Borders to Thurso – the far tip of the North East of Scotland, accounting for almost 20 per cent of the UK rail network. We provide rapid access along busy commuter routes to our seven cities, servicing the varied needs of our business and leisure commuter services, including cross‑border services and rural services.

We have up to 50 freight services operating every day and are steadily building capacity for this to grow. Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users drives us every day, and we’re empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues and protecting safety and wellbeing.

You’ll help keep our nation moving every single day. A critical part of the work we do is the daily upkeep of the rail network. As a Technician you’ll work outdoors in a team, supporting essential maintenance to keep the railway running safely and smoothly for passengers and freight users.

Our Technician community comes from a variety of different backgrounds, and this might be the first time that you’ve even considered a career in rail. We’re focused on your transferrable skills and behaviours, and if you can demonstrate that, we will provide you with all the necessary training to have you working safely and competently out on the network.

And if you make the grade you can look forward to a rewarding and fulfilling career with a company that recently joined the top 50 in the Glassdoor’s 2021 Best Places to Work.

There may be a requirement to work on‑call in this role if you opt to take the Standard Maintenance contract.

As part of the application process, you will be required to complete some pre‑screening questions. Please read each question carefully before responding.

Our Technicians provide the essential link between the Team Leader and the teams Operatives. Technicians specialise in a range of disciplines and for this role you’ll become a specialist in Signalling Maintenance
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You’ll be working with equipment including signals that control when trains can run, level crossings, and points systems. With your willingness to learn, you’ll develop a huge range of technical skills across a range of manual, electrical and digital equipment.

Our Technicians work outside in all conditions, at all times of the year, day or night. You could be involved in demanding manual work, often with the need to transport kit across tricky terrain. Being safety‑focused, respectful of rules and a team player will be critical as you’ll often be working next to moving trains travelling at high speed.

A natural team player, you’ll also be able to lead the team when asked by the team leader. You’ll use your skills to deliver work safely and will check the team has the right competencies to meet our strict safety standards. You’ll also be a role model for safe working behaviours and be confident to challenge any potential risks to safety, so that everyone gets home safe every day.

Today's Technicians can go onto become tomorrow's Team Leaders. Your commitment to self‑development and continuous learning is hugely important in this role and we’ll provide you with all the…