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Control Centre Technician - Wimbledon
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Who We Are
Join the Southern Region - where your work truly matters.
Covering Wessex, Sussex, and Kent, the Southern Region is one of the busiest and most dynamic parts of the railway. Our teams keep some of the UK's most vital passenger and freight routes moving every single day. This is a place where collaboration, innovation, and resilience are key—and where your contribution will directly impact millions of journeys. We are entering an exciting new chapter as we integrate with train operating companies under one national leadership, creating even greater opportunities to shape the future of rail. From supporting major modernisation programmes to improving performance for local communities and enhancing safety across complex operational environments, Southern offers a fast-paced, rewarding environment to grow your career and make a real difference.
Control Centre Technician - Be the Heartbeat of Rail Operations!
Location: Wimbledon
Shift Pattern: 24/7 - No On-Call Duties
Hours: number of contracted hours
Salary: Standard Maintenance contract £56777 + Full Training Provided
About The Role
Do you want to help keep one of the busiest rail networks in the world running smoothly? We're looking for curious, committed, and technical-minded individuals to join our Signalling & Telecoms (S&T) team. This is your chance to be part of something big—helping us move millions of passengers safely and efficiently every day.
Why This Role Matters
Our Control Centre Technicians are the guardians of the railway's digital nervous system. You'll monitor and manage the signalling equipment that keeps trains moving through the London Core—where we run over 25 trains an hour! From Cisco network switches to signalling interlocking systems, you'll be the first line of defence when faults occur, ensuring quick responses and minimal disruption.
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What You'll Do
- Monitor and respond to real-time alerts from remote condition monitoring systems.
- Provide first-line fault response and assist with deeper investigations.
- Work with engineers and managers to prioritise and resolve issues.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Take ownership of your shift—working solo but supported by a strong team network.
Your Experience And Skills
What We Offer
- Comprehensive training: From short courses to multi-week programmes, we'll give you the skills to succeed.
- Career development: Opportunities to grow into advanced technical roles.
- Inclusive culture: We celebrate diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds, experiences, and identities.
- Work-life balance: Structured shift patterns, no on-call duties, and no trackside work.
Who We're Looking For
- Proven experience in planning, implementing, and maintaining safe systems of work, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
- Strong leaders with the ability to motivate, direct, and embed a culture of safe working practices within the team.
- To collaborate and influence across all levels.
- In-depth knowledge of signalling inspection, faulting, maintenance, and renewal techniques, alongside relevant standards and procedures.
Perks That Pack a Punch
- 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Bonus scheme to reward your impact
- Pension options to suit your future
- 75% rail season ticket subsidy (including the Tube)
- 75% off leisure rail travel
- Access to 'my benefits' - discounted online shopping
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee assistance programme
- 2 weeks paid reserve leave (armed forces community)
- 5 days paid volunteering leave
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We believe diversity drives innovation. Whoever you are, however you identify, wherever you're from - if you've got the skills and the spark, we want you on our team. No suits required. Just bring your authentic self.
About Your Application
As part of the application process, you'll be asked to complete your three-year employment history and upload your CV.
Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. You can visit Evenbreak's Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.
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Safety and Compliance
Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application.
Drugs and Alcohol Standard
All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.
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