Network Rail
Assistant Signal & Telecoms Maintenance Engineer
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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. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. 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
Assist the Signal & Telecoms Maintenance Engineer in the delivery of duties as required.
Salary: Band 4C £43,588-£53,167. Salary dependant on competencies
What's In It For You
Here are a few of the benefits we offer:
- 28-day annual leave with the option to buy and sell days
- Choice of pension schemes
- 75% discount of leisure travel for you and your family
- Private Healthcare
- 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
- Up to 75% subsidised Rail and Underground travel
- Gym Pass - access to gyms across UK
- My Benefits platform- giving national and local retail discount
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Your Experience And Skills
Key Accountabilities
- Manage and direct the Technical Support team and Control Centre Technicians to achieve business and functional objectives and meet key performance measures.
- Manage development of individuals and the engagement of the team.
- Manage the arrangements for staff safety and competence.
- Monitor asset performance, reliability, productivity and efficiency.
- Provide technical guidance and support.
- Undertake survey and design work.
- Manage the assurance and non compliance process within the delivery unit.
- Undertake technical inspections and investigations.
- Provide local requirements to arrange track monitoring trains and receive outputs.
- Maintain the accuracy of systems, databases and records.
- Review and approve method statements and/or plans for design and/or work activities as required.
- Undertake an agreed programme of staff surveillance, work quality and asset condition checks.
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Essential
- Relevant technical competence
- Knowledge of maintenance delivery processes and techniques
- Knowledge of safety and compliance management processes
- Knowledge of operational railway environment
- Detailed knowledge of relevant standards and procedures
- Design knowledge and experience
- Failure/incident management and rectification techniques
- Knowledge of other functional disciplines
- IRSE Licence holder (Signalling only)
- Good interpersonal, influencing, communication and organisation skills
- HNC/HND or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Knowledge of coaching techniques
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