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Assistant Signal & Telecoms Maintenance Engineer
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Job Title: Assistant Signal & Telecoms Maintenance Engineer
Location: Kent (3 days on-site)
Contract: 6 months (likely extension)
Rate: Up to £420 per day (Umbrella)
DBS Required | Sentinel Safety Critical (DZEP) from Day One
Role Overview
Supporting the Signal & Telecoms Maintenance Engineer in delivering safe, reliable, and efficient railway asset performance. The role involves leading technicians, ensuring compliance, and providing technical support within a live operational rail environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support signalling & telecoms technicians to meet performance targets
- Monitor asset reliability, safety, and maintenance delivery
- Provide technical guidance, inspections, and fault investigations
- Manage safety compliance, assurance, and non-conformance processes
- Review and approve method statements and work plans
- Maintain accurate engineering records and systems
- Undertake staff surveillance and quality/asset checks
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Essential Requirements
- Strong signalling/telecoms engineering experience in rail
- Knowledge of maintenance processes, standards, and safety compliance
- Experience in operational railway environments
- Ability to manage incidents, failures, and technical investigations
- IRSE licence (signalling)
- HNC/HND or equivalent
- Strong communication and leadership skills
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We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require additional checks to ensure site access requirements are met.
For more information, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on 02392 228232 or email your CV and covering letter to marika.powell@arm.co.uk.
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